A 1% return on investment isn’t my style – normally, my NBA bets bring in a much higher return than that. Let’s start building it up. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Friday, January 16th.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, January 16th
LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
We have a small slate of games in the NBA tomorrow, and many of them have spreads that I don’t see as playable. However, we’ve got a nice one in this game, as the Toronto Raptors host the LA Clippers.
I know that the Clippers are starting to turn things around and are on a winning streak, but they’ll also be without several key players tomorrow, including (probably) Kawhi Leonard. My line is Toronto -4, so the Raptors are the play.
Best Bet: Toronto +2.5 (-114)
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
Now to the dregs of the Eastern Conference, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Chicago Bulls. The Nets are free-falling, losing five straight games and eight of their last nine. But that’s tanking for you.
Despite this, my numbers say to take Brooklyn tomorrow. The Bulls are a pretty bad team, as well, and will be without Josh Giddey, arguably(?) their best player this season. My line is Brooklyn -1.5, so I’ll go with another home dog to close things out.
Best Bet: Brooklyn +1.5 (-118)
2025/6 Overall Record: 89-77 (54%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $187.41
Return on Investment: 1%
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