We're back with a number of attractive options to bet on tonight's NBA roster. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly determined the best bets for Friday, January 7, 2026.
1. Wizards +12.5 (-109)
Odds: -109
Probability: 57.3%
Advantage: 5.1%
Game: Wizards vs. 76ers (7 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found the best bet of the day, Wizards vs. 76ers. Our model identifies Wizards +12.5 as a solid bet in this game. Our Basketball Forever betting bot believes the Wizards will be able to defend well enough to limit the Sixers' easy shots. The Wizards have reached that number in three of their past five games. Tonight is the third game between the two teams. In these games, the Wizards were able to tie that number at 1/2 and only lose one point. Our model predicts that the Wizards will be able to prevent the Sixers from scoring easily, allowing the Wizards to make up for tonight's numbers.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Wizards +12.5. and -109 odds and a 5.1% marginwhich is our best choice today.
2. Jazz +17.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 59.3%
Advantage: 7%
Game: Jazz vs. Thunder (8 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Jazz vs. Thunder game and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Jazz at +17.5 with odds of -110. Tonight is the second time these two teams have met head-to-head this season. In the third game, the two teams went head-to-head, and the Thunder defeated the Jazz. Our models predict things will be different tonight. The Thunder will have four players listed as OUT on the injury report tonight, with SGA listed as GTD. Our model predicts that the Jazz will be able to capitalize on these injuries to give them enough of an advantage in this game to make up for that particular number.
Our model recommends sprinkling Jazz +17.5 and -110 odds and a 7% margin.
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