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 December, January 9, 2026.
1. HAWKS -1.5 (+102)
Odds: +102
Probability: 54.4%
Edge: 4.9%
Game: Hawks vs Nuggets (9PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hawks vs Nuggets game. In this matchup, our model has determined that Hawks -1.5 is a solid wager. Over their last 5 matchups, the Hawks have been able to cover a -1.5 spread in 3/5 games. Going into tonight’s game, the Nuggets roster is filled with players listed as GTD. Out of the Nuggets 5 starters, four of them are listed as GTD, leading our model to predict them to be slow tonight. Our betting bot doesn’t expect all players listed as GTD to not play, our model believes if a couple players don’t play, the Hawks will be able to exploit the Nuggets injuries leading to them covering tonight’s spread.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Hawks -1.5. With +102 odds and a 4.9% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. RAPTORS +8.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 54.2%
Edge: 3.7%
Game: Raptors vs Celtics (7PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Raptors vs Celtics matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Raptors +8.5, coming in at -102 odds. The Raptors have been able to cover this number in 5/5 of their most recent matchups. With Barnes and Ingram expected to return tonight, our model has a high degree of confidence that the Raptors will cover the spread in tonight’s matchup.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Raptors +8.5 with -102 odds and a 3.7% edge.
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