We’re 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 January 5, 2026.
1. HORNETS +15.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 57.8%
Edge: 5.5%
Game: Hornets vs Thunder (8PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hornets vs Thunder game. In this matchup, our model has determined that Hornets +15.5 is a solid wager. Over their last 5 matchups, the Hornets have been able to cover a +15.5 spread in 5/5 games, while being able to cover this number in their first head-to-head matchup. With both teams having a lot of injuries, our model predicts that the Hornets will be able to keep tonights score close enough to cover this number.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Hornets +15.5. With -110 odds and a 5.5% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. JAZZ +5.5 (+100)
Odds: +100
Probability: 55.3%
Edge: 5.3%
Game: Jazz vs Trail Blazers (10PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Jazz vs Trail Blazers matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Jazz +5.5, coming in at +100 odds. Going into tonight’s game, both teams are suffering from a lot of injuries including Love, and Nurick for the Jazz, along with Holiday, and Grant for the Trail Blazers. In their first head-to-head matchup, the Jazz were able to cover this number, finishing the game 136-134 in the Trail Blazers favor. Our model is predicting that with all the injuries between the two teams, this game will be very back and forth, with the Jazz covering the spread in the end.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Jazz +5.5 with +100 odds and a 5.3% edge.
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