The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Friday, with a total of six matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all six of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Friday, January 16.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Friday, January 16
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  | 9:30 p.m. | |
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Bulls vs. Nets
By Joe Dellera
The Brooklyn Nets host the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, and I’ll target Michael Porter Jr. in what could be one of his last games as a member of the Nets.
This is a great matchup for MPJ in a peak pace-up spot against the Bulls.
He dropped 33 against Chicago earlier this season, as the Bulls are extremely weak at the rim and from beyond the arc with a bottom-10 aDRTG.
When MPJ plays teams that rank top-10 in pace, he averages 30.6 points per game, going over this mark in 8-of-9 games.
His size makes him a total mismatch against this Bulls team, and he should continue to find success as Brooklyn continues to bolster his trade value.
Pick: Michael Porter Jr. Over 25.5 Points (-110)
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Cavaliers vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
This NBA totals betting system is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 232.5 (-110)
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Clippers vs. Raptors
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies profitable moneyline opportunities by fading home teams that are mildly hot but not dominant, especially during the heart of the season.
These situations occur when a team has recently won one or two games and returns home after a short road trip, creating inflated market confidence and public bias.
When those same teams were underdogs in their previous game, bettors often overreact to the perceived turnaround, driving prices beyond fair value.
Visiting teams benefit from this pricing inefficiency, as motivation and focus tend to be stronger for road squads facing temporarily overvalued opponents.
The effect is most pronounced in winter months when travel schedules and fatigue begin to normalize early season variance, allowing disciplined contrarian bettors to take advantage of short-term overperformance by home favorites.
Pick: Clippers Moneyline (-125)
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Timberwolves vs. Rockets
By Kyle Murray
Naz Reid is always capable of getting hot and scoring in bunches, but the under projects well here, as this number is a bit too inflated due to the absence of Anthony Edwards.
Reid actually doesn't see much of a usage spike with Edwards out — and with Gobert back, we likely see Reid's minutes in the mid-to-high 20s in this game.
Pick: Naz Reid Under 16.5 Points (-130)
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Pelicans vs. Pacers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies regular season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams face opponents with poor defensive metrics.
When a team’s underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency.
These games typically feature modest moneylines that signal balance but overlook the defensive mismatch.
Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced.
Over recent seasons, this pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses, creating a steady opportunity on the moneyline.
Pick: Pacers Moneyline (-155)
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Wizards vs. Kings
By Kyle Murray
Alex Sarr was ejected early into his last game after spiking the ball, but this is a great bounce-back spot for him against a Kings team that has allowed the 2nd-most points in the paint this season.
There is a chance they get Sabonis back, but even if they do, he will likely be on a strict minutes restriction.
Sarr has also seen a nice usage bump since CJ McCollum was traded away.
Pick: Alex Sarr Over 28.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-116)
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