Were back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
1. TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 52.7%
Edge: 3.6%
Game: Heat vs Timberwolves (8PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the next best bet of the day, taking place in the Heat vs Timberwolves matchup, where weve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Timberwolves -7.5, coming in at -102 odds. Both teams have been playing well so far this season. In their last head-to-head matchup the Timberwolves were able to cover tonights number, winning 125-115. With the Heat having a lot of players on IR listed as GTD, our model suspects that the Timberwolves will have enough of an edge to exceed this number tonight.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Timberwolves -7.5 with -102 odds and a 3.6% edge.
2. MAGIC -7.5 (105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 51.7%
Edge: 2.9%
Game: Magic vs Wizards (7PM EST)
Lastly, were looking at the Magic vs Wizards matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Magic -7.5 is a solid wager. In their first head-to-head matchup, the Magic were able to come out on top, finishing the game 125-94, covering this number. Our model is projecting the Magic to do the same tonight, winning the game and covering tonights spread. With the Wizards having players like George, Kispert, and Whitmore on their injury report, our model suspects that the Magic will have just enough of an edge to cover this number tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Magic -7.5. With -105 odds and a 2.9% edge.
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