NBA Betting Preview: Complete Guide to January 12 Games and Best Picks

NBA Betting Preview: Complete Guide to January 12 Games and Best Picks

By Michael Harrison

November 20, 2024 at 02:59 PM

Nine NBA games are scheduled for January 12, 2022, featuring key matchups and betting opportunities. Here's a concise breakdown of each game:

Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: BOS -3
  • Total: 210.5
  • Pick: Boston moneyline, Under 210.5

Charlotte Hornets @ Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: PHI -5
  • Total: 226
  • Key matchup between 5th and 7th seeds

Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: WAS -6.5
  • Total: 215.5
  • Pick: Washington and the points, Over 215.5

Dallas Mavericks @ New York Knicks (7:30 p.m., ESPN)

  • Spread: DAL -2.5
  • Total: 204.5
  • Pick: Dallas moneyline, Over 204.5

Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: ATL -2.5
  • Total: 223
  • Note: Miami missing multiple key players

Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: SAS -6.5
  • Total: 231.5
  • Spurs strong ATS record (22-18)

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Utah Jazz (9 p.m.)

  • Rematch of recent close game in Cleveland

Brooklyn Nets @ Chicago Bulls (10 p.m., ESPN)

  • Spread: CHI -2
  • Total: 233
  • Pick: Chicago moneyline, Under 233

Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings (10 p.m.)

  • Spread: LAL -3.5
  • Total: 230.5
  • Pick: Lakers moneyline, Under 230.5

Notable injury updates included for each game where applicable. All times Eastern.

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