Free Picks: NBA Best Bets and Money Line Picks 1/12/22

My slump continues in the NBA as both Washington and and Denver failed to cover last night. Those two misses dropped out Best Bets record to 5-9 and leaves us gasping for air. On the bright side, we were 4-2 betting the Money Line and we are a respectable 18-9 in that category. There are 9 games on the docket for tonight. Let’s see if we can change our luck and nip this slump in the butt.

Papa Dudes Best Bet for the NBA Today

Los Angeles Lakers (21-20) (-3) at Sacramento Kings (16-27): The Lakers are playing better and these are the kinds of games they need to win to improve their status for the playoff run. They had won 4 in a row until the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies knocked them off on Sunday. The Kings have lost five straight and are due to win but I like the line and I’m banking on LeBron and company to stop my losing skid.

PAPA DUDES BEST BET: Lakers -3

Money Line and Score Projections for the Rest of the NBA Slate

Boston Celtics 20-21 (-3.5) at Indiana Pacers 15-26 : Neither team in very reliable. Pacers are due to win. – THE PICK: Indiana 119 Boston 117

Charlotte Hornets 22-19 at Philadelphia 76ers 23-16 (-5.5): Good matchup between these two. – THE PICK: 76ers 116 Charlotte 110

Orlando Magic 7-34 at Washington Wizards 21-20 (-6): Wizards barely nipped OKC last night. Can they cover tonight?- THE PICK: Washington 121 Orlando 112

Dallas Mavericks 22-18 (-3.5) at New York Knicks 20-21: The Mavs are playing well. THE PICK: Dallas 115 Knicks 112

Houston Rockets 11-31 at San Antonio Spurs 15-25: Spurs should win this one. THE PICK: San Antonio 107 Houston 100

Cleveland Cavaliers 23-18 at Utah Jazz 28-13 (-5.5): Jazz have lost three in a row. They are back at home. THE PICK: Utah 123 Cleveland 115

Brooklyn Nets 25-14 at Chicago Bulls 27-11 (-1): Big game tonight between these two teams. THE PICK: Chicago 113 Brooklyn 110

Miami 25-15 at Atlanta 17-22 (-2): The Heat end their road trip on a winning note. THE PICK: Miami 125 Atlanta 117