We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
1. KINGS +11.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 55.3%
Edge: 3.4%
Game: Kings vs 76ers (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Kings vs 76ers matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Kings +11.5 is a solid wager. Our Basketball Forever Betting bot believes that the Kings will be able to defend well enough to limit the 76ers easy buckets. Both teams are entering tonight’s matchup with some players on their IR including Westbrook, Monk, and Murray listed as GTD for the Kings, along with Grimes, George, and Embiid listed as GTD for the 76ers. The 76ers have only been able to cover this number in 1 of their last 5 matchups, giving our model confidence that the Kings will be able to limit the 76ers points, leading to them covering tonight’s number.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Kings +11.5. With -108 odds and a 3.4% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 55.3%
Edge: 3.3%
Game: Thunder vs Timberwolves (9:30PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Thunder vs Timberwolves matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Timberwolves +6.5, coming in at -108 odds. Going into tonight’s game, the Timberwolves are only missing Shannon Jr. listed as OUT. The Thunder will be missing four players listed as OUT, including Mitchell, Caruso, Williams, and Topic. Due to these injuries, our model predicts that the Timberwolves will be able to limit the Thunder’s easy buckets, allowing for them to cover tonight’s spread by the end of the game. With the Thunder suffering from injuries, our model predicts the Timberwolves to exploit this, leading to them covering this particular number.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Timberwolves +6.5 with -108 odds and a 3.3% edge.
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