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 Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
1. Timberwolves-7.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 52.7%
Advantage: 3.6%
Game: Heat vs. Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the next best bet of the day, taking place in the Heat vs. Timberwolves game, and we found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Timberwolves at -7.5, with odds of -102. Both teams are playing well so far this season. In the last meeting, the Timberwolves won 125-115, tying tonight's score. Since the Heat have a number of players listed as GTD on IR, our model suspects the Timberwolves will have enough upside to exceed that number tonight.
Our model recommends sprinkling Timberwolves-7.5 and -102 odds and a 3.6% margin.
2. Magic-7.5 (105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 51.7%
Advantage: 2.9%
Game: Magic vs. Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Finally, we come to the Magic vs. Wizards game. In this matchup, our model identifies Magic -7.5 as a solid bet. In the first meeting between the two sides, the Magic made up for this number by winning the game 125-94. Our model predicts the Magic will do the same thing tonight, win the game and cover tonight's spread. With players like George, Kispert and Whittemore on the Wizards' injury report, our model suspects the Magic will be deep enough to cover that number tonight.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Magic-7.5. and -105 odds and a 2.9% advantage.
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