NBA Betting Preview: Top 5 Best Bets for January 13, 2022
The NBA features five exciting games on January 13, 2022, including two national broadcasts. Here's a comprehensive betting guide for each matchup:
Warriors @ Bucks (7:30 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Bucks -1.5
- Total: 223.5
- Key Injuries: Warriors without Green (calf) and Wiseman (knee); Bucks missing Hill (COVID), Holiday (ankle), and Lopez (back)
- Analysis: Bucks need this win to maintain playoff positioning after two straight losses to Charlotte
Timberwolves @ Grizzlies (8:00 PM ET)
- Spread: Grizzlies -4.5
- Total: 231
- Analysis: Over has hit in 5 of last 6 meetings; Grizzlies averaging 117.5 points during 10-game win streak
- Recommendation: Take the over
Clippers @ Pelicans (8:00 PM ET)
- Spread: Pelicans -3.5
- Total: 215
- Key Context: Clippers missing Leonard and George; 7-9 road record
- Recommendation: Take Clippers +3.5 and under
Thunder @ Nets (8:30 PM ET)
- Spread: Nets -7
- Total: 218.5
- Key Note: Nets without Irving (vaccine rules)
- Recommendation: Take Nets and under
Trail Blazers @ Nuggets (10:00 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Nuggets -10.5
- Total: 212
- Key Injuries: Blazers without Lillard, Nance Jr., and McCollum
- Recommendation: Take Nuggets and over, considering Denver's altitude advantage