NBA Best Bets and Lines Guide: Top Picks for January 21, 2022

NBA Best Bets and Lines Guide: Top Picks for January 21, 2022

By Michael Davidson

February 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Here's the concise, value-focused rewrite of the NBA betting guide for January 21, 2022:

NBA Best Bets for January 21, 2022 - Game Analysis and Predictions

Clippers @ 76ers (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: PHI -8.5
  • Total: 213
  • Pick: 76ers -8.5 and Under 213
  • Analysis: 76ers are 8-2 ATS in last 10, showing strong form despite Simmons situation

Lakers @ Magic (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: LAL -5
  • Total: 218.5
  • Pick: Lakers -5
  • Analysis: Magic struggling with injuries while Lakers missing Davis but should still cover

Thunder @ Hornets (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: CHA -9
  • Total: 224
  • Pick: Hornets -9
  • Analysis: Hornets in strong form with LaMelo Ball leading dynamic offense

Heat @ Hawks (7:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: ATL -1.5
  • Total: 219.5
  • Pick: Hawks -1.5
  • Analysis: Close matchup but home court advantage gives Hawks slight edge

Trail Blazers @ Celtics (7:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: BOS -9
  • Total: 212
  • Pick: Celtics -9
  • Analysis: Portland missing key players while Celtics regaining momentum

Bulls @ Bucks (8 p.m.)

  • Spread: MIL -10.5
  • Total: 227.5
  • Pick: Bulls +10.5
  • Analysis: Bulls too strong to be double-digit underdogs despite Milwaukee's home advantage

Key Games Continued:

Nets @ Spurs (8:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: BKN -1
  • Total: 232.5
  • Pick: Nets -1
  • Analysis: Kyrie's availability gives Nets significant edge

Pistons @ Jazz (9 p.m.)

  • Spread: UTAH -14
  • Total: 218
  • Pick: Jazz -14
  • Analysis: Clear mismatch favoring superior Jazz squad

Grizzlies @ Nuggets (9 p.m.)

  • Spread: DEN -3.5
  • Total: 224.5
  • Pick: Grizzlies +3.5
  • Analysis: Memphis riding hot streak with Morant in excellent form

Warriors @ Rockets (10 p.m.)

  • Spread: GSW -10.5
  • Total: 228.5
  • Pick: Warriors -10.5
  • Analysis: Warriors strengthened by Thompson's return, should handle struggling Rockets

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