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If you were tracking edges instead of highlights, this slate had clear tells: a major in-game injury swing in Golden State, a one-possession grinder in Detroit, and Oklahoma City turning a good road spot into a blowout with pure volume from deep. Dallas basically ended its game with one dominant quarter, and Philadelphia’s pressure showed up exactly where bettors feel it most: turnovers and late control.
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Latest NBA Odds & Lines
Before you react to finals, check the board because these types of slates usually reshape the next numbers quickly, especially around availability and back-to-backs. The best move is to confirm moneyline, spread, and total on the same screen, then compare where the market is leaning. Start at the latest NBA odds and look for any broad movement without chasing specifics.
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This is the kind of slate where one or two “why is that number still there?” angles show up the next day, mostly tied to injuries and shooting outlier games. If you’re building a card, keep it simple and prioritize spots where the game script matched the box score. Find those angles in our NBA service plays.
Golden State Warriors
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Toronto Raptors
Open
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Jan 20, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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-6.50 -110
Spread
+6.50 -110
o+229.50-110
Total
u+229.50-110
-250
Moneyline
+205
Sacramento Kings
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Miami Heat
Open
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Jan 20, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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+2.50 -110
Spread
-2.50 -110
o+236.50-110
Total
u+236.50-110
+115
Moneyline
-135
Denver Nuggets
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Los Angeles Lakers
Open
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Jan 20, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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+1.00 -106
Spread
-1.00 -106
o+228.50-108
Total
u+228.50-108
+114
Moneyline
-133
Top Takeaways
- Golden State flipped the game the moment Jimmy Butler III went down, then ripped off separation runs and buried threes in bunches. That’s a real swing point for next-game pricing.
- Detroit vs Boston was about late-shot quality and composure, not margin. The Pistons answered every mini-run and survived the final possession.
- Oklahoma City’s 23 made threes turned a competitive stretch into a runaway. When that volume is real, totals and team totals become a different conversation fast.
- Dallas’ second quarter (44-25) was the whole story at MSG. When a team gets downhill plus threes at that pace, live numbers get punished.
- Philadelphia winning the turnover battle (Pacers had 24) decided the closing minutes. That’s one of the cleaner bettor signals you can get without needing extra context.
- Phoenix getting 20 threes while still weathering a Nets run is a reminder: some defenses can score enough to stay close, but still bleed points for long stretches.
NBA Game Recaps
Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Recap: Warriors wins 135-112
Brandin Podziemski poured in 24 points and Stephen Curry added 19 with 11 assists as Golden State pulled away at home. Buddy Hield (16) and Quinten Post (15) helped power a deep, efficient night, while Norman Powell led Miami with 21.
The turning point was brutal and obvious: Jimmy Butler III left with a right knee injury at 7:41 of the third, and the Warriors immediately responded with a 12-0 burst to turn a 77-75 game into breathing room. Golden State later slammed the door with a 15-0 run in the fourth, basically turning the rest into clock management.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Recap: Pistons wins 104-103
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Detroit held on in a tight one, with Jalen Duren (18 points, nine rebounds) and Cade Cunningham (16 points, 14 assists) steering the offense. Jaylen Brown hit 32 points and 11 rebounds for Boston but missed the final shot.
This came down to late execution and a couple of cold possessions. Detroit kept answering, Harris hit a massive corner 3 to create space, and Boston still had the look at the end but didn’t finish it. For bettors, it played like a playoff-style possession game, not a track meet.
Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Recap: Suns wins 126-117
Dillon Brooks went off for 27 points with a season-high six 3-pointers as Phoenix led most of the way in New York. Devin Booker added 24 and Collin Gillespie drilled five threes in a 22-point night, with the Suns hitting 20-of-39 from deep.
Brooklyn made it interesting after being down 20, closing to 72-68 at halftime and later within 114-109 in the fourth. Phoenix didn’t blink, Brooks hit a key three to restore control, and the Suns’ early lead plus sustained shot-making held up.
Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Recap: Mavericks wins 114-97
Max Christie dropped a career-high 26 points and buried eight 3-pointers as Dallas never trailed at Madison Square Garden. Naji Marshall added 19, Cooper Flagg returned with 18 points and seven boards, and Dallas won the game by detonating one quarter.
The second quarter was the whole thing: Dallas outscored New York 44-25 and opened a 30-point lead, fueled by Christie’s shot-making and a Knicks stretch that included turnovers and empty trips. New York never got closer than 15 after halftime, which tells you how complete the separation was.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Recap: 76ers wins 113-104
Tyrese Maxey posted 29 points, eight assists, and a career-high eight steals to lead Philadelphia, with Joel Embiid adding 30 points and nine rebounds. Andrew Nembhard (25) and Pascal Siakam (24) kept Indiana afloat, but the mistakes piled up.
With the game tight late in the third and early fourth, Maxey took over with a quick burst that stretched the margin, and the Sixers turned defense into control. Indiana’s 24 turnovers were the difference that kept showing up every time they tried to make a real push.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks Recap: Bucks wins 112-110
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds as Milwaukee snapped a skid with a road win. Bobby Portis scored 19 and A.J. Green hit six threes, while Atlanta got a huge 32 from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and 28 plus 16 boards from Jalen Johnson.
Atlanta erased a 23-point deficit and even grabbed a late lead, but Milwaukee got the stop it needed and survived the final shot. It’s the kind of game where the closing possessions matter more than anything that happened earlier, even if the earlier part was loud.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Recap: Thunder wins 136-104
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 and Chet Holmgren added 28 as Oklahoma City smoked Cleveland, tying a season high with 23 made threes. Isaiah Joe and Luguentz Dort scored 18 apiece, with Dort drilling five threes as OKC kept stacking points.
Cleveland briefly cut it to 81-72, then Holmgren opened the fourth with an immediate surge that reset the margin and ended the suspense. When a team is hitting threes at that clip and keeps the pressure on, there isn’t much room for the other side to counter.
Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Recap: Spurs wins 123-110
Victor Wembanyama had 33 points and 10 rebounds as San Antonio made it three straight wins, with Stephon Castle adding 18 and Dylan Harper 15. Keyonte George dropped 30 for Utah, while Jusuf Nurkic added 20 in the loss.
San Antonio led by four at halftime, then created real separation by winning the third quarter and carrying a 96-80 lead into the fourth. That’s the cleanest kind of game flow for bettors: close early, control late, and no drama once the margin hits a certain point.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Recap: Clippers wins 110-106
James Harden led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists as the Clippers won a tight one with late free throws. Alex Sarr scored 28 for Washington, which had chances late but couldn’t get over the top.
This one was all clutch sequence: Washington tied it at 106, then Harden sealed it at the line in the final minute. Even with rough outside shooting (5-for-28 from three), Los Angeles still found a way to win, which matters for how you rate them in close-game profiles.
NBA Picks and Handicappers
If you’re betting NBA daily, you already know the biggest edge isn’t one perfect opinion, it’s volume plus accountability. That’s why following multiple sports handicappers matters: different styles, different reads, and you can actually compare who’s seeing these slates clearly and who’s just chasing noise.
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