NBA Betting Guide for January 24: Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren

Wednesday night in the NBA delivers a smorgasbord of enticing matchups, each with its own betting intrigue.

Got a soft spot for underdogs? The feisty Cleveland Cavaliers face the high-flying Milwaukee Bucks, with Cleveland eyeing a potential upset in this Central Division rivalry. 

Feeling bullish on rookies? San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama and Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren clash in a tantalizing Rookie of the Year preview.

So buckle up, bettors! Tonight’s NBA slate promises something for everyone. Let’s dive in and find those winning wagers!

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SportsGrid’s NBA Betting Guide for January 24

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7:00 PM ET – Charlotte Hornets @ Detroit Pistons

• Spread: Pistons -3 | Moneyline: Pistons -148 | Total: 231.5
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, MI) 

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Hornets +3 (2-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Pistons by 2 | Projected Total: 231.4

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: LaMelo Ball UNDER 28.5 Points | Click for 10 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

7:00 PM ET – Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards

• Spread: Timberwolves -11 | Moneyline: Timberwolves -620 | Total: 230
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Capital One Arena (Washington DC)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Wizards +11 (2-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Timberwolves by 10 | Projected Total: 229.4

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Karl-Anthony Towns OVER 23.5 Points | Click for 10 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

More Timberwolves-Wizards: Betting Preview

7:30 PM ET – Memphis Grizzlies @ Miami Heat

• Spread: Heat -11 | Moneyline: Heat -550 | Total: 214
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Kaseya Center (Miami, FL)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Grizzlies +11 (3-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Heat by 9 | Projected Total: 215.4

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Terry Rozier OVER 17.5 Points | Click for 5 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

More Grizzlies-Heat: Betting Preview | New Flame Terry Rozier 

8:00 PM ET – Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets

• Spread: Rockets -10.5 | Moneyline: Rockets -560 | Total: 220.5
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Toyota Center (Houston, TX)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Trail Blazers +10.5 (5-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Rockets by 8 | Projected Total: 222.3

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Jerami Grant OVER 18.5 Points | Click for 12 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

More Blazers-Rockets: Betting Preview

8:00 PM ET – Cleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks

• Spread: Bucks -7 | Moneyline: Bucks -290 | Total: 236.5
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Cavs +17 (2-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Bucks by 6 | Projected Total: 236.1

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Brook Lopez OVER 5.5 Rebounds | Click for 12 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

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8:30 PM ET – Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks

• Spread: Suns -2 | Moneyline: Suns -132 | Total: 242
• Where to Watch: ABC | Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Mavs +120 (2-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Suns by 2 | Projected Total: 240

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Kevin Durant OVER 2.5 3-PT FG Made | Click for 10 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

More Suns-Mavs: Betting Preview 

9:30 PM ET – Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs

• Spread: Thunder -8 | Moneyline: Thunder -320 | Total: 242
• Where to Watch: ESPN | Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Under 242 (2-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Thunder by 8 | Projected Total: 241

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Victor Wembanyama OVER 23.5 Points | Click for 7 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

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10:00 PM ET – Atlanta Hawks @ Golden State Warriors: Betting Preview

• Spread: Warriors -6.5 | Moneyline: Warriors -250 | Total: 235.5
• Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Hawks +6.5 (3-stars) | SportsGrid Projection: Warriors by 5 | Projected Total: 234.7

SportsGrid’s Best Player Prop Bet: Dejounte Murray OVER 5.5 Points | Click for 15 More 4-5 Star Props: NBA Player Props

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