This slate was classic NBA betting material: a couple games decided in the final minute, one star-driven scoring clinic, and a few results shaped by availability. Houston survived Dallas after a late tie, Philly rode Embiid’s 40, and Minnesota handled a short-handed Memphis team without letting the game breathe. Chicago-Miami turned on one late run, and Charlotte kept its heater going even after letting a big lead get tested.
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Latest NBA Odds & Lines
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Denver Nuggets
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Oklahoma City Thunder
Open
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Feb 01, 2026 21:40 EST
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Score
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+5.50 -112
Spread
-5.50 -108
o+228.50-108
Total
u+228.50-112
+180
Moneyline
-213
Portland Trail Blazers
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Open
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Feb 01, 2026 21:10 EST
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Score
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+1.50 -110
Spread
-1.50 -110
o+230.50-110
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u+230.50-110
+108
Moneyline
-127
Phoenix Suns
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Los Angeles Clippers
Open
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Feb 01, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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-1.00 -106
Spread
+1.00 -114
o+214.50-110
Total
u+214.50-110
-112
Moneyline
-104
NBA Picks of the Day
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Top Takeaways
- Houston’s win was about late composure. Dallas tied it with 47 seconds left, and the Rockets still got paint scoring and a clean finish to close.
- Cooper Flagg’s production is real, 34 points after a 49-point game, but Dallas losing Brandon Williams mid-game is the kind of disruption that changes the rotation and late offense.
- Charlotte is rolling, six straight, but the key betting note is they built a 20-point third-quarter lead and still had to execute late to finish it.
- Embiid’s 40 and 11 was the separator in Philly. New Orleans got a huge night from Saddiq Bey, but it still wasn’t enough to flip the result.
- Minnesota controlled Memphis basically wire to wire, and the Grizzlies being without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. mattered from the jump.
- Chicago-Miami came down to one burst. A 7-0 run out of a 116-all tie is exactly how spreads get covered or missed in the last minute.
NBA Game Recaps
Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Recap: Rockets wins 111-107
Amen Thompson scored 21 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 19, and Alperen Sengun posted 14 points and 14 rebounds as Houston beat Dallas 111-107 to level the season series at two wins apiece. Tari Eason added 17 points and seven rebounds, and all five Houston starters finished in double figures.
Dallas tied it on a Naji Marshall pull-up jumper with 47 seconds left, but Houston answered inside. Sengun scored in the paint with 28.6 seconds remaining to make it 109-107, then after Cooper Flagg missed a contested layup, Kevin Durant found Eason for an open dunk to seal it with 14.4 seconds left. Flagg finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while Brandon Williams scored 13 before leaving in the second quarter with a lower leg contusion and not returning.
San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Recap: Hornets wins 111-106
Brandon Miller scored 26 points as Charlotte beat San Antonio 111-106 for its sixth straight win. Collin Sexton added 21 off the bench, LaMelo Ball scored 16, Miles Bridges had 14, Kon Knueppel added 13, and Moussa Diabate posted 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Charlotte built a 20-point lead in the third, then had to finish it, which is the part bettors pay attention to. San Antonio had seven players in double figures, led by Dylan Harper’s 20 off the bench. Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama scored 16 each, and Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie added 13 apiece.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Recap: 76ers wins 124-114
Joel Embiid dropped 40 points with 11 rebounds as Philadelphia held off New Orleans 124-114. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19 points and 10 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey scored 18, VJ Edgecombe had 15, and Jared McCain added 12 as the Sixers won their third straight.
Saddiq Bey kept New Orleans alive with 34 points, with Trey Murphy III adding 19. Zion Williamson scored 11, Jose Alvarado had 10, and Jeremiah Fears scored 12, but Philly’s top-end scoring and rebounding control through Embiid held the line.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Recap: Pacers wins 129-124
Andrew Nembhard posted 26 points and 10 assists and Pascal Siakam scored 25 as Indiana beat Atlanta 129-124. Aaron Nesmith added 23, Jay Huff scored 16, Bennedict Mathurin had 14, and Jarace Walker recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds as the Pacers won their second straight.
Atlanta got a massive all-around game from Jalen Johnson, 33 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his eighth triple-double of the season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21, CJ McCollum had 18, Mouhamed Gueye added 15, and Corey Kispert and Luke Kennard scored 11 each, but Indiana’s balance and Nembhard’s creation were the difference.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Recap: Timberwolves wins 131-114
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Naz Reid added 20, including six 3-pointers, as Minnesota beat Memphis 131-114. Julius Randle posted 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Jaden McDaniels added 20 as the Wolves won their fourth straight.
Minnesota led by double figures for all but the opening two minutes of the second half, so the script never really changed. Memphis, which lost its sixth straight, was without Ja Morant (elbow) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad). Ty Jerome made his season debut after missing 46 games with a right calf strain and scored 20 points with six assists in 20 minutes.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Recap: Bulls wins 125-118
Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points and added nine assists and eight rebounds as Chicago beat Miami 125-118. Matas Buzelis scored 21 and Isaac Okoro added 20, and the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak.
The key stretch was late. With the game tied 116-116, Chicago ripped a 7-0 run to create separation and close it. Patrick Williams scored 15 and Jevon Carter added 11 for Chicago, while Pelle Larsson led Miami with 22. Bam Adebayo finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 20 off the bench as Miami set up a quick rematch, the teams play again Sunday after Miami won 116-113 at Chicago on Thursday.
NBA Picks and Handicappers
If you’re betting NBA every day, you can’t treat it like one league with one set of rules. Availability, late-game shot quality, and how teams handle the final two minutes decide a lot of tickets, and you need more than one perspective to stay sharp. That’s why following multiple sports handicappers is useful, you can compare styles and see which analysts consistently read game scripts correctly.
If you want extra looks without committing to every angle, the free service plays hub is a good way to pressure-test a lean. For fundamentals and a repeatable process, the Bettor’s Handbook is the baseline, and the NBA betting guide keeps it focused on what swings results, pace, shot profile, and closing execution. If you’re scaling up access, compare pricing packages and pick what fits your volume.
