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 Thursday, January 15, 2026.
1. Bucks +7.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 54%
Advantage: 2.7%
Game: Bucks vs. Spurs (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the best bet of the day, taking place in the Bucks vs. Spurs game. In this game, our model identifies the Bucks +7.5 as a solid bet. Our model predicts the Bucks can keep tonight's game close. Betting bots believe the Bucks will be able to limit the Spurs' easy scoring, allowing them to close the gap. With Giannis listed as the Bucks' GTD, we believe that if he does end up playing, he will have a huge impact in limiting the Spurs' scoring while also facilitating the offense.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Bucks +7.5. and -105 odds and a 2.7% advantagewhich is our best choice today.
2. Rockets +5.5 (-118)
Odds: -118
Probability: 51.2%
Advantage: 2.5%
Game: Thunder vs. Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET)
The next best bet found by our Basketball Forever Betting bot is between the Thunder and Rockets. Our model predicts the Rockets +5.5 to be a solid bet with today's lineup. Although the Thunder are favored heading into tonight's game, our model thinks the Rockets will be able to hold on and keep the score very close. The Basketball Forever Betting Bot predicts that both teams will take turns gaining and losing leads, with the Thunder making a late push in the fourth quarter to win the game, while the Rockets will stay within +5.5. Our model predicts a 51.2% chance that the Rockets will reach that number tonight against the Thunder.
The play here is Rockets +5.5 and Odds -118. Our model has identified a 2.5% margin For this particular bet.
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