Best NBA Bets 1/7/26

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 Friday, January 7, 2026.

1. WIZARDS +12.5 (-109)

Odds: -109
Probability: 57.3%
Edge: 5.1%
Game: Wizards vs 76ers (7PM EST)

Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Wizards vs 76ers matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Wizards +12.5 is a solid wager. Our Basketball Forever Betting bot believes that the Wizards will be able to defend well enough to limit the 76ers easy buckets. The Wizards have been able to cover this number in 3 of their last 5 matchups. Tonight marks the third game these two teams play head-to-head. In these games, the Wizards were able to cover this number in 1/2, only losing by one point. Our model predicts that the Wizards will be able to hold off the 76ers from making easy buckets, allowing for the Wizards to cover tonight’s number.

Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Wizards +12.5. With -109 odds and a 5.1% edge, this is our best bet of the day.

2. JAZZ +17.5 (-110)

Odds: -110
Probability: 59.3%
Edge: 7%
Game: Jazz vs Thunder (8PM EST)

Lastly, we’re looking at the Jazz vs Thunder matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Jazz +17.5, coming in at-110 odds. Tonight marks the second time these teams will go head-to-head this season. In the third matchup these two teams go head-to-head, with the Thunder blowing out the Jazz in both. Our model predicts that tonight will be different. The Thunder are going into tonight with four players listed as OUT their injury report, along with SGA listed as GTD. Our model predicts that the Jazz will be able to exploit these injuries, giving them enough of an edge to cover this particular number in this matchup.