NBA Betting Guide: Top Picks and Predictions for January 20, 2022
Here's a concise betting guide for the three NBA games on January 20, 2022:
Pelicans @ Knicks (7:30 PM ET)
- Spread: Knicks -4
- Total: 209.5
- Prediction: Take Knicks to win but under 209.5 points. New York's home court advantage at MSG should be the difference maker, but both teams are dealing with injuries that will limit scoring.
Suns @ Mavericks (7:30 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Suns -3
- Total: 216.5
- Prediction: Take Suns to win and cover. Phoenix (34-9) has won 8 of their last 10 and leads the Western Conference, while Dallas (26-19) sits fifth.
Pacers @ Warriors (10:00 PM ET, TNT)
- Spread: Warriors -11.5
- Total: 217.5
- Prediction: Warriors to win but Pacers to cover the large 11.5 spread. Take the over on 217.5 points - Golden State's high-powered offense led by Steph Curry should help push this game over the total.
Key Factors:
- Phoenix has been the NBA's best team with a league-leading 34-9 record
- Warriors (32-12) sit second in West, 2.5 games behind Suns
- Both TNT games feature top Western Conference contenders
- Large spreads over 10 points are risky bets in the NBA
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