NBA Betting Expert Guide: Top 5 Games and Best Bets for January 13
A concise breakdown of five NBA games scheduled for January 13, 2022, with betting insights and analysis:
Warriors @ Bucks (7:30 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Bucks -1.5
- Total: 223.5
- Key Injuries: Warriors without Green (calf), Wiseman (knee); Bucks missing Hill (COVID), Holiday (ankle), Lopez (back)
- Analysis: Bucks looking to snap two-game losing streak and maintain Eastern Conference position
Timberwolves @ Grizzlies (8:00 PM ET)
- Spread: Grizzlies -4.5
- Total: 231
- Analysis: Over trend strong in this matchup with 5 of last 6 meetings hitting over
- Hot Streak: Grizzlies averaging 117.5 points during 10-game win streak
Clippers @ Pelicans (8:00 PM ET)
- Spread: Pelicans -3.5
- Total: 215
- Key Context: Clippers without Leonard and George
- Recommendation: Take Clippers +3.5 and under
Thunder @ Nets (8:30 PM ET)
- Spread: Nets -7
- Total: 218.5
- Key Note: Nets without Irving (home game)
- Pick: Nets to cover, under on total points
Trail Blazers @ Nuggets (10:00 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Nuggets -10.5
- Total: 212
- Key Injuries: Blazers missing Lillard, Nance Jr., McCollum
- Recommendation: Take Nuggets to cover and over on points due to altitude advantage