NBA Betting Preview: Top Picks and Odds for January 18, 2022
Two NBA games headline tonight's national TV slate. Here are the key betting insights and predictions:
Minnesota Timberwolves @ New York Knicks (7:30 PM ET, NBA TV)
- Spread: Timberwolves -3
- Total: 213.5
- Key Injuries: Knicks without Cam Reddish (ankle), Derrick Rose (ankle), Kemba Walker (knee), Nerlens Noel
- Timberwolves missing Jaylin Nowell (ankle)
- Best Bets: Over 213.5 points, Timberwolves to win and cover
Detroit Pistons @ Golden State Warriors (10:00 PM ET, NBA TV)
- Spread: Warriors -15.5
- Total: 218.5
- Warriors Status: No Draymond Green (calf), Klay Thompson averaging 13.8 PPG in 4 games since return
- Pistons continue to struggle near bottom of standings
- Best Bets: Warriors to win and cover, Over 218.5 points, consider player props for additional value
The Warriors should handle the struggling Pistons easily at home, while Minnesota has the edge over a depleted Knicks squad. Both games project to go over their posted totals.
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