NBA Betting Preview: Top 5 Best Bets for January 13, 2022

NBA Betting Preview: Top 5 Best Bets for January 13, 2022

By Michael Peterson

January 20, 2025 at 01:20 PM

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

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