A busy MLK Day in the NBA gives way to a very quiet Tuesday, with only five games on the slate. And even worse, there aren’t too many exploitable lines. We’re going to find a way, though. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Tuesday, January 21st.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Tuesday, January 21st
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
The Battle of New York goes down tomorrow night in the Barclays Center, but it really isn’t much of a battle when only one of the teams is interested in winning games this season. Yet, I’m still making a play on the Brooklyn Nets.
The New York Knicks have beaten the Nets in both of their meetings this season, but they were only by two and 10 points. My numbers have this spread only set at New York -6, so let’s take Brooklyn plus the points.
Best Bet: Brooklyn +10.5 (-110)
Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
Which brings us to another team that isn’t trying to win too many games this season – the Portland Trail Blazers. The difference here being they are on the road in Miami tomorrow night, so I’m not playing them.
The Blazers are 5-16 on the road, have a plethora of players questionable or out for tomorrow, and Jimmy Butler is back for Miami (if that can be considered a positive).
Best Bet: Miami -10.5 (-105)
Overall Record: 79-65 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $694.65
Return on Investment: 5%
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