The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Saturday, with a total of seven matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for five of Saturday's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday, January 24.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday, January 24
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Cavaliers vs. Magic
By Matt Moore
Wait for the injury report in case the Cavaliers decide to punt the game entirely, but there’s no reason the Magic should be favored here.
The idea is that Jalen Suggs is back, but the Magic are 9-14 ATS when Suggs plays this season.
The only way to get this Orlando team to bettable is if they have Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Desmond Bane together, along with Most Improved Player candidate Anthony Black.
The market power ratings line on this is a pick’em, juiced Cavaliers via Inpredictable.com.
The Cavs are bad on rest disadvantage (2-5 ATS) but the Magic are bad with rest advantage (1-3).
But the Magic are horrible against bad ATS teams this year, going 6-11 ATS with an ATS differential of -3.4 points per game against teams with an average ATS differential below 0 for the season.
Essentially, Orlando sucks against the teams that are overvalued by the market, because the market overvalues Orlando more.
The Magic are also 5-9 SU with a -1.9 spread differential against top-10 offenses this season.
Again, you should wait to see if the Cavaliers rest Donovan Mitchell and/or Evan Mobley, but if the number holds, I like the Cavaliers to win outright.
Pick: Cavaliers +1.5 (-110)
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Knicks vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
This NBA spread betting system is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.
Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between -130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.
Pick: 76ers -1 (-110)
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Lakers vs. Mavericks
By Kyle Murray
It would be easy enough to sell this one as a revenge-game play, as Luka Doncic will return to Dallas for this game.
However, Luka also projects extremely well, as I have him for 51.6 PRA.
The Mavs have a solid defense, but they have also played at the 6th-fastest pace, which is a huge pace-up spot for the Lakers, and it makes for a favorable matchup for Luka.
Pick: Luka Doncic Over 49.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
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Celtics vs. Bulls
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies regular season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 230.5 (-110)
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Heat vs. Jazz
By Kyle Murray
Lauri Markkanen has been awesome this season.
However, this is a tough spot for him, as he is coming off of nearly a 2-week absence due to injury/illness.
He also draws a tough matchup against the Heat tonight, who rank top-10 in defensive efficiency.
We could see Markkanen eased back in a bit, and as a result, he projects for just 32.9 points + rebounds in this spot.
Pick: Lauri Markkanen Under 36.5 Points & Rebounds (-115)
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