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 January 13, 2026.
1. Bucks-3.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 51.2%
Advantage: 4.2%
Game: Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the best bet of the day, taking place in the Timberwolves vs. Bucks game. In this game, our model determines that Bucks -3.5 is a solid bet. Our model predicts the Bucks will score enough points to make up the difference tonight. With the Timberwolves without Edwards and Gobert tonight, our model predicts that their absence will allow the Bucks to control tonight's game and score easily, thus overriding tonight's numbers.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Bucks-3.5. and -108 odds and a 4.2% advantagewhich is our best choice today.
2. Heat -1.5 (+100)
Odds: +100
Probability: 54.8%
Advantage: 4.8%
Game: Suns vs. Heat (7:30 p.m. ET)
The next best bet found by our Basketball Forever Betting bot is between the Suns and Heat. Our model predicts Heat -1.5 to be a solid bet for today's lineup. With the Heat being favored heading into tonight's game, our model believes the Suns will have a hard time maintaining their lead tonight. The Basketball Forever betting bot predicts that the Heat will take the lead and hold it until the end of the game. Our model predicts the Heat will be able to make up the difference in tonight's game with a 54.8% probability.
The play here is Calories -1.5 and Odds +100. Our model has identified a 4.8% advantage For this particular bet.
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