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