{"id":646642,"date":"2026-01-01T08:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646642"},"modified":"2026-01-01T08:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:03:42","slug":"nba-best-bets-today-january-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-best-bets-today-january-1\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Best Bets Today- Our Top Picks for Thursday, January 1\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA kicks off 2026 with a five-game slate on New Year&rsquo;s featuring some key matchups including the Boston Celtics locking horns with the Sacramento Kings. The Day will also see the Miami Heat hosting the Detroit Pistons as well as the Dallas Mavericks being hosts to the Philadelphia 76ers. The day also features the Utah Jazz hosting the LA Clippers in a predicted competitive game. Injuries to key players such as Anthony Davis will play a key role, and create more opportunities for other players, impacting the odds significantly.&nbsp;In this article, we have picked our best NBA bets for today instead of breaking down every game. Here, we present our best bets consisting of spreads, totals as well as player props.&nbsp;<\/p><p>However, if you want to look into complete previews and detailed insights to build the card, head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/nba-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA picks and predictions for tonight<\/a>. Otherwise, continue scrolling for our favorite NBA best bets of the day accompanied with a quick breakdown for each play.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our NBA Best Picks of the Day&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Tag<\/td><td>Game<\/td><td>Market and Line<\/td><td>Odds and Book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best Bet<\/td><td>Celtics at Kings&nbsp;<\/td><td>Celtics -9.5 (spread)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at FanDuel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play #2<\/td><td>Heat at Pistons&nbsp;<\/td><td>Under 239.5 (total)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at FanDuel&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play #3<\/td><td>Sixers at Mavericks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Tyrese Maxey O 27.5 Points (player prop)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-120 at FanDuel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong><em>Odds from <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>FanDuel<\/a>, accurate as of January 1, 2:03 am ET. Lines may move before tip-off.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game 1-Best Bet: Celtics -9.5 at Kings&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Pick type&nbsp;<\/td><td>Market<\/td><td>Odds and Book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play #2<\/td><td>Celtics -9.5 (spread)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at FanDuel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Boston Celtics, who faced a challenging start to the NBA 2025-26 season, recently have had an outburst of success. They are seeded third in the conference standings with a 20-12 record, having won seven of their last three games. In fact, their recent four-game winning streak came to an end with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, but considering how they bounced back right in the next game, says a lot about how far they have come, even without Jayson Tatum.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Kings, on the other hand, are dealing with key injuries such as Domantas Sabonis, which puts them in a challenging spot as well as weakens their interior. The Celtics are 6-4-0 ATS in the last ten games.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The given spread at -9.5 is accurate given the Celtics&rsquo; form and the Kings&rsquo; issues. Considering everything, we like the Celtics to cover the 9.5 on Thursday.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game 2- Play#2: Pistons vs Heat Under 239.5&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Pick Type&nbsp;<\/td><td>Market<\/td><td>Odds and Book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play #2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Under 239.5 (total)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at FanDuel&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>The Detroit Pistons have emerged as one of the most pleasant surprises of this season, boasting a 25-8 record, and leading the Eastern Conferences. They possess an elite defense and are led by Cade Cunningham&rsquo;s scoring. Though the Heat are a fast-paced team, the Pistons have been limiting their rivals at 112.7 points on an average this season. In fact, the Heat are also a mid-racked team when it comes to points allowed to opponents, generally leading to lower-scoring games.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Both teams have the best defensive ratings in the league. It makes this total, 239.5 seem high where we generally expect games with controlled tempo and a great defense. The Pistons are 4-6-0 over\/under recently, and the Miami Heat&rsquo;s offense has been struggling against top defenses.&nbsp;<\/p><p>There is no doubt that the Pistons have improved significantly, but the line hasn&rsquo;t adjusted enough to that. We believe both sides will be focused fully on defense and hence, the total is likely to remain under 239.5.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game 3: Play #3: Tyrese Maxey Over 27.5 Points vs Mavericks&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Pick Type&nbsp;<\/td><td>Market<\/td><td>Odds &amp; book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play #3&nbsp;<\/td><td>Tyrese Maxey Over 27.5 Points (Player Prop)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-120 on FanDuel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Tyrese Maxey has taken over as the key Philadelphia 76ers&rsquo; playmaker this NBA season. He is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/player\/gamelog\/_\/id\/4431678\/tyrese-maxey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>scoring 30.8 points on an average<\/a>, while shooting 46.6% from the field and 39.6% from the three-point range. He is the third-leading scorer in the league this season, and has a solid 31.5 point average on road. In addition to it, the Dallas Mavericks are not only struggling defensively this season, but Anthony Davis&rsquo; potential absence also puts them in a tough spot.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Maxey has been a consistent player this season, dropping 30+ points in five of the last ten games he has appeared in.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Given his consistency and the Mavericks&rsquo; recent struggles, we expect Maxey to put up another blockbuster performance on Thursday and score 28+ points.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we are betting tonight&rsquo;s NBA slate<\/h2><p>The games scheduled on January 1, and our picks for the night, are strongly influenced by defenses and absence of key names. Teams such as the Boston Celtics, Pistons, and the SIxers maintain an edge on Thursday night.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NBA Best Bets Recap for January 1&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Best Bet: Celtics -9.5 at Sacramento Kings (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110<\/a> at FanDuel)<br>Play #2: Pistons vs Heat Under 239.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110<\/a> at FanDuel)<br>Play #3: Tyrese Maxey Over 27.5 Points&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-120<\/a> at FanDuel)<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here, we breakdown our NBA Best bets for today, January 1. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":646643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,2589],"tags":[379,317,512,474,459,431],"class_list":["post-646642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-nba-predictions","tag-boston-celtics","tag-dallas-mavericks","tag-detroit-pistons","tag-miami-heat","tag-sacramento-kings","tag-tyrese-maxey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NBA Best Bets Today &ndash; Our Top Picks for January 1<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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