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 5, 2026.
1. Hornets +15.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 57.8%
Advantage: 5.5%
Game: Hornets vs. Thunder (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hornets vs. Thunder game. In this game, our model determines that Hornets +15.5 is a solid bet. The Hornets have a +15.5 point differential in 5/5 of their last 5 games and were able to match that number in their first head-to-head meeting. With both teams dealing with numerous injuries, our model predicts the Hornets will be able to keep it close enough tonight to cover that number.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Hornets +15.5. and -110 odds and a 5.5% marginwhich is our best choice today.
2. Jazz +5.5 (+100)
Odds: +100
Probability: 55.3%
Advantage: 5.3%
Game: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Jazz vs. Trail Blazers game, and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Jazz at +5.5, with odds of +100. Entering tonight's game, both teams have suffered a number of injuries, including Love and Nurik on the Jazz, and Holiday and Grant on the Trail Blazers. In their first head-to-head matchup, the Jazz matched that number and defeated the Trail Blazers 136-134. Our model predicts that with injuries to both teams, this game will be very back-and-forth, with the Jazz eventually extending the lead.
Our model recommends sprinkling Jazz +5.5 and +100 odds and a 5.3% advantage.
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