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 Friday, January 23, 2026.
1. Kings +11.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 54.7%
Advantage: 3.4%
Game: Kings vs. Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot found the best bet of the day, taking place in the Kings vs. Cavaliers game. In this match, our model identifies Kings +11.5 as a solid bet. Tonight is the first time the two teams have met head-to-head. The Cavaliers have Merrill, Garland, and Struss listed as out for tonight's game, which gives the Kings enough of an advantage to make our model confident in this bet. The Kings have been able to reach this number in the last 3/5 games. Our Basketball Forever betting bot is confident in Kings coverage of tonight's game.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Kings +11.5. and -105 odds and a 3.4% marginwhich is our best choice today.
2. Pelicans +5.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 53.8%
Advantage: 3.3%
Game: Pelicans vs. Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies game, and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Pelicans at +5.5 with odds of -102. Tonight will be the third meeting between the two teams in the 25/26 season, and the Pelicans have been able to reach this number in both games. Our model predicts the Pelicans will be able to stay close enough to cover tonight's game. Our model projects the Grizzlies to come out on top in this game, with the Pelicans right behind them, covering tonight's numbers.
Our model recommends +5.5 odds on the Pelicans and -102 3.3% margin.
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