The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Saturday, 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 today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday, January 31.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday, January 31
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 12 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 8:30 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
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Spurs vs. Hornets
By Bet Labs
This NBA spread betting system is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.
Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between -130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.
Pick: Hornets +4.5 (-110)
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Hawks vs. Pacers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies road teams positioned for a bounce back after a recent loss, taking advantage of the market’s tendency to undervalue teams following poor performances.
When a team loses by any margin in its previous game and immediately plays again on the road, it often responds with sharper focus and renewed energy.
Short travel stretches and single road starts help minimize fatigue while maintaining rhythm.
Public betting tends to fade these teams, driving value on the moneyline within moderate favorite ranges where the talent gap still favors the road side.
Historically, these teams show resilience and motivation after defeat, translating into profitable rebounds during the regular season as they aim to reestablish momentum and avoid extended losing streaks.
Pick: Hawks Moneyline (-120)
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Mavericks vs. Rockets
By Joe Dellera
The Rockets face off against the Mavericks on Saturday, and we will continue to go back to the well for Eason Season.
Tari Eason sees expanded opportunities without Steven Adams. He's gone over this line in every game without Adams this season, except for two matchups against the Spurs.
In eight games without Adams, Eason has cleared this in 6-of-8 games averaging 20.9 points + rebounds.
He had a 19-and-10 double-double on January 3 against this Mavericks team as well.
The opportunities should continue to present themselves for Eason tonight.
Pick: Tari Eason Over 17.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
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Pelicans 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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Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies
By Bet Labs
This NBA system fades home teams that are fatigued, facing visiting teams with fresher legs and fewer games recently played.
Homecourt advantage diminishes when the home team is running on fumes, particularly against an opponent whose last game was close (i.e., not a blowout win/loss), limiting motivational or emotional edge.
Pick: Timberwolves -8 (-110)
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Bulls vs. Heat
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: Heat Moneyline (-185)
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