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NBA Player Props: Our 3 Best Bets for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Tuesday’s NBA slate features three intriguing matchups including, Cavaliers vs Pacers, Spurs vs Grizzlies, and Mavericks vs Kings. With spreads and totals set aggressively, player props offer strong value. We’ve identified three best bets based on usage, matchup, and recent form.

Check out all of our NBA picks & predictions for tonight’s slate.

Best NBA player props for today

Player	Market & line	Odds & book	Matchup
Evan Mobley	Over 17.5 points	-110 at DraftKings	Cavaliers at Pacers
Jaren Jackson Jr.	Over 15.5 points	-112 at BetMGM	Grizzlies vs Spurs
Anthony Davis	Over 24.5 points	-130 at FanDuel	Mavericks at Kings

Odds from DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel, correct as of January 6, 2026 – 12:30 PM ET. Shop around before you bet – lines can move quickly.

Prop #1 – Evan Mobley Over 17.5 Points

Line: Over 17.5 points (-110) at DraftKings

With Donovan Mitchell resting, Mobley’s offensive role expands. He’s averaging 16.8 points per game but has cleared 18 in 4 of his last 7 outings when usage spikes. Indiana’s defense ranks bottom‑five, allowing 119.7 points per game, and their interior coverage is thin. Mobley’s post scoring and mid-range touches give him multiple scoring paths.

Prop #2 – Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 15.5 Points

Line: Over 15.5 points (-112) at BetMGM

Jackson remains Memphis’ primary scorer in the frontcourt, averaging 18.0 points per game. San Antonio’s defense allows 114.2 points per game, and Jackson’s ability to stretch the floor with perimeter shooting creates matchup problems. He’s cleared 16 points in 6 of his last 9 games, and Memphis’ home crowd often boosts his performance.

Prop #3 – Anthony Davis Over 24.5 Points

Line: Over 24.5 points (-130) at FanDuel

Davis anchors Dallas’ offense, averaging 20.4 points per game but trending upward with increased usage. Sacramento’s defense allows 122.3 points per game (#27 in NBA), and their interior coverage struggles against elite bigs. Davis has cleared 25 points in 5 of his last 8 games, and his rim pressure plus free-throw rate provide multiple scoring paths.

Same-Game Parlay Note

For bettors building SGPs, consider pairing Mobley’s points with Cavaliers -5.5, Jackson’s points with Memphis +5, and Davis’ points with Kings +5.5. Each correlates positively with team performance.