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 Thursday, January 15, 2026.
1. BUCKS +7.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 54%
Edge: 2.7%
Game: Bucks vs Spurs (8PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Bucks vs Spurs matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Bucks +7.5 is a solid wager. Our model is predicting the Bucks to be able to keep tonights game close. The betting bot believes that the Bucks will be able to limit the Spurs easy buckets, allowing for them to cover the spread. With Giannis listed as GTD for the Bucks, we believe that if he ends up playing, hell play a huge role in limiting the Spurs points while also facilitating the offense.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Bucks +7.5. With -105 odds and a 2.7% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. ROCKETS +5.5 (-118)
Odds: -118
Probability: 51.2%
Edge: 2.5%
Game: Thunder vs Rockets (7:30PM EST)
The next best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Thunder vs Rockets. Our model predicts that Rockets +5.5 is a solid wager for todays slate. Although the Thunder are favored for tonights game, our model believes that the Rockets will be able to hold their own and keep the score very close. The Basketball Forever betting bot predicts that both teams will take turns taking and losing the lead, with the Thunder making the final push in the 4th quarter to win the game, with the Rockets staying within the +5.5 spread. With a 51.2% probability, our model predicts that the Rockets will be able to cover this number tonight against the Thunder.
The play here is Rockets +5.5 with odds of -118. Our model has identified a 2.5% edge for this particular wager.
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