Friday features 9 games on the NBA slate with start times ranging from 7:00 PM ET to 10:00 PM ET. Can the Nuggets cover the 6-point spread as home underdogs against the Clippers? Will the Warriors defeat the Pistons by 2+ points at Chase Center in San Francisco? I’ll pick both contests below. Read on for our Friday NBA Best Bets Jan. 30 article.
NBA Best Bet: Denver Nuggets +6 over Los Angeles Clippers
I like the Nuggets here. Denver is primed to cover the 6-point spread as home underdogs due to their remarkable consistency and historical edge over Los Angeles. This season, Denver has been a bettor’s favorite in this role, posting a stout 10-4 ATS record as an underdog and an 18-13 ATS mark following a win. Even with Nikola Jokic remaining sidelined, the Nuggets have proved their depth is solid with a 10-6 straight-up record in his absence this year. Furthermore, the Nuggets have dominated this rivalry recently, going 7-3 straight up and 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten meetings against the Clippers. Final score projection: DENVER NUGGETS 112, LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 110.
NBA Best Bet: Golden State Warriors -1.5 over Detroit Pistons
I’d take Golden State in this game. The Warriors are in a prime position to cover the 1.5-point spread as home favorites on Friday because of their situational dominance at the Chase Center. The Warriors have been reliable in front of their home crowd, posting a 14-10 ATS record as the home team this season. Their efficiency is even more pronounced when they have the edge in preparation, as they are 8-4 ATS when playing with a rest advantage. Additionally, their 10-8 ATS mark in non-conference games and recent mastery over Detroit—going 8-2 straight up and 5-3-2 ATS in their last ten meetings—suggests they have the necessary blueprint to handle the Pistons. Final score projection: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 116, DETROIT PISTONS 110.
Friday NBA Best Bets Jan. 30
- Denver Nuggets +6
- Golden State Warriors -1.5
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