For Saturday, we have got a seven-game NBA slate that features matchups such as the Charlotte Hornets locking horns with the Washington Wizards, the Philadelphia 76ers being up against the New York Knicks, the Minnesota Timberwolves encountering the Golden State Warriors and more. The day also features Orlando Magic’s face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Chicago Bulls meeting the Boston Celtics, and others.
Instead of breaking down every game, we have picked our NBA best bets today, which consists of a spread, a total and a player prop. These legs are driven by recent trends, stats, and matchup edges. These are the plays we would prioritize while focusing on just a few spots on Saturday.
In case you are looking for full game previews, we suggest you head over to our NBA picks and predictions page. Otherwise, scroll down for our favorite NBA best bets of the day, backed by a quick breakdown for each play.
The New York Knicks have the third-best offense in the league, and the 17th-best defense. The Philadelphia 76ers, on the other hand, have a mid-rack offense, but a better defense than the Knicks. In terms of net rating, the Knicks seed the eighth spot, while the Sixers are below them.
The spread at Knicks -1 feels undervalued considering their elite offense and overall form. They cover ATS on the road in such spots. We make this closer to -3 or -4 in current form.
With the Knicks’ better offense, net rating and overall form, we are comfortably laying the -1 as our NBA Best Bet of the day.
Game 2- Play #2: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Under 236.5
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Under 236.5
Both the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves play with a defensive approach. While the Warriors possess the eighth best defensive rating in the league, the Wolves are seeded ninth in the standings. Moreover, they play at a decent to slower pace, often resulting in low scoring contests.
The posted total at 236.5 hasn’t adjusted enough for expected slower pace and strong defense. Recent matchups involving these teams have trended under.
These criteria fit the defensive, low-scoring narrative perfectly.
Game 3- Play #3: Luka Doncic Over 32.5 points vs Dallas Mavericks
Luka Doncic is leading the current NBA season in scoring, with an average of 33.4 points per game. He has been very consistent throughout the season, and has had three 30+ point performances in the last five contests. Moreover, Doncic has had a 35-point performance against the Mavericks during their last meeting. While the Mavericks have gotten a defensive edge over the Lakers, the latter possess a better offense.
The line at 32.5 points is reachable considering Doncic’s consistency.
We are backing the Slovenian star to exceed the mark comfortably against his former team.
NBA Best Bets Recap for Saturday, January 24
Best Bet: New York Knicks -1 vs Philadelphia 76ers (-110 at FanDuel)
Play #2: Timberwolves vs Warriors Under 236.5 (-110 at FanDuel)
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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