I swept the board with my NBA picks on Friday, so I’m entering the weekend on a nice roll. Let’s keep it going tomorrow. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Saturday, January 3rd.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Saturday, January 3rd
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat
Start Time – 5:00 PM EST
The Miami Heat continue to defy the odds, injuries and all. After being projected for only 37.5 wins heading into this season, the Heat are sitting at 19-15, a 46-win pace.
One of the players the Heat have missed for most of this season (he’s played six games) is Tyler Herro, who will be out again tomorrow. Maybe that’s why we’re getting a good line, because I’ve got this game handicapped as Miami -4.
Best Bet: Miami +2.5 (-105)
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
Start Time – 8:00 PM EST
There’s a chance that Victor Wembanyama will be back on the court for the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow when they host the Portland Trail Blazers, as his knee injury turned out not to be as serious as feared. But the Spurs have been lights out without him this season, anyway.
And what looked like possibly a positive season for the Blazers (they started 5-3) has gone up in smoke. My line for tomorrow is San Antonio -11.5, so the Spurs will cover.
Best Bet: San Antonio -7.5 (-113)
2025/6 Overall Record: 76-64 (54%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $315.85
Return on Investment: 2%
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