NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, January 10th

January (and, subsequently, 2025) continues to be profitable for my NBA daily best bets. Let’s find another couple of winners from Friday’s seven-game slate. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Friday, January 10th.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, January 10th

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

The hope was that Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero would return to the court for the first time since October either today (Thursday) or Friday. Since he isn’t playing tonight, it appears like tomorrow’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks will be the return spot.

I like Orlando to cover the spread tomorrow regardless of Banchero’s status (although with Jalen Suggs on the sidelines now also, his return certainly would help). The Magic are one of the league’s top teams at home, and should actually be favored by a point tomorrow night.

Best Bet: Orlando +3 (-110)

Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

The Golden State Warriors are struggling, dropping back-to-back games and three of their last five. And the Indiana Pacers are surging, winning four straight. Yet, Golden State on the spread is my play tomorrow.

Indiana may be without Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner tomorrow, which would help this bet. Even with full rosters on both sides, Indiana shouldn’t be more than a 3.5-point favorite in this spot.

Best Bet: Golden State +6 (-111)

Overall Record: 70-52 (57%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1186.10
Return on Investment: 10%