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 December 2026, January 9, 2026.
1. Hawks -1.5 (+102)
Odds: +102
Probability: 54.4%
Advantage: 4.9%
Game: Hawks vs. Nuggets (9 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hawks vs. Nuggets game. In this game, our model identifies Eagles -1.5 as a solid bet. The Eagles have a -1.5 point differential in 3/5 of their last 5 games. Entering tonight's game, the Nuggets have a roster filled with players listed as GTD. Of the Nuggets' five starters, four are listed as GTD, leading our model to predict they'll be slow tonight. Our betting bot does not expect that all players listed as GTD will not play, our model believes that if several players do not play, the Hawks will be able to take advantage of the Nuggets' injuries and thus cover tonight's game.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Eagles-1.5. and +102 odds and a 4.9% advantagewhich is our best bet today.
2. Raptors +8.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 54.2%
Advantage: 3.7%
Game: Raptors vs. Celtics (7 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Raptors vs. Celtics game and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Raptors at +8.5 with odds of -102. The Raptors have been able to reach that number in their last 5/5 games. With Barnes and Ingram expected to return tonight, our model is very confident that the Raptors will make up the difference heading into tonight's game.
Our model recommends sprinkling Raptors +8.5 and -102 odds and a 3.7% advantage.
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