{"id":104529,"date":"2026-01-12T11:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/nba-picks-and-predictions-for-january-11th-best-bets-for-sunday\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:26:24","slug":"nba-picks-and-predictions-for-january-11th-best-bets-for-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/nba-picks-and-predictions-for-january-11th-best-bets-for-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Picks and Predictions for January 11th: Best Bets for Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<section id=\"0\" class=\" w-full\">\n<div class=\"xl:container mx-0 !px-0 py-0 pb-4 undefined\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.deadspin.com\/tr:w-1200\/1768141051212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.deadspin.com\/tr:w-1200\/1768141051212\" alt=\"Jan 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) shoots a jump shot during the second half against Houston Rockets at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images\" class=\"w-full\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><span class=\"text-0.8 leading-tight\">Jan 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) shoots a jump shot during the second half against Houston Rockets at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-1\">\n<p>It\u2019s an exciting schedule of 10 games and appetizing matchups in the NBA today.<\/p>\n<p>After a careful review of each matchup, the following are our Best NBA Bets for Sunday, January 11.<\/p>\n<p>Our focus will be on games featuring some of the top teams in each conference:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"new-york-knicks-vs-portland-trailblazers\" class=\" uppercase break-words\">New York Knicks vs. Portland Trailblazers<\/h3>\n<p>We have a pair of teams here that are headed in opposite directions: with a win over the Houston Rockets Friday (and Tuesday), Portland has won five in a row and seven of its last eight. As for the Knicks, New York has lost five of its last six after dropping one to the Sun on Friday, 112-107.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries will have an impact on both teams with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/fantasy\/basketball\/news\/knicks-landry-shamet-ruled-out-for-sunday\/\" target=\"_blank\">Knicks ruling out Landry Shamet<\/a> and Portland listing Jerami Grant and Kris Murray a,long with Matisse Thybulle. But there is a solid chance that Portland gets Jrue Holiday back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>O.ur Pick: Portland +4.5 at -106 (FanDuel)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Knicks should be the better team, but they are playing poorly at the moment, while Portland is one of the league&#8217;s hottest teams. Their momentum can\u2019t be ignored. They\u2019ll keep it close against a struggling Knicks team, if not win outright.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold\">Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-1 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2  gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/4327\/dailyfantasysports\/underdog-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Underdog-ffffff.png\" alt=\"Underdog\" style=\"background-color:#ffffee\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">Underdog<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6026\/dailyfantasysports\/parlayplay\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/parlayplay-ffcf10.png\" alt=\"ParlayPlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffc10f\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">ParlayPlay<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $100<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6275\/dailyfantasysports\/ownersbox\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/ownersbox-000000.png\" alt=\"OwnersBox\" style=\"background-color:#191717\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">OwnersBox<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $500<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/3043\/dailyfantasysports\/fanduel-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Fanduel-Fantasy-0070eb.png\" alt=\"FanDuel Fantasy\" style=\"background-color:#0070eb\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">FanDuel Fantasy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">$65 value with just a $10+ deposit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"section-3\">\n<h3 id=\"san-antonio-spurs-vs-minnesota-timberwolves\" class=\" uppercase break-words\">San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves<\/h3>\n<p>San Antonio will be playing in the second half of a back-to-back in tonight\u2019s game vs. Minnesota. However, they\u2019ll have momentum on their side as the Spurs recorded a solid 100-95 win over the Celtics Saturday night in Boston, their second in a row and fourth in their last six games.<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves are also playing in the second half of a back-to-back. But they lost a fast-paced game to the Cavaliers in Cleveland, 146-134. They had won their previous four in a row.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Pick: Spurs +3 at -115 (FanDuel)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These two teams have already played once, back on November 30, in a game the T-wolves won 125-112. However, Minnesota did not <a href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/inside-victor-wembanyamas-return-to-the-nba-monks-chess-and-a-comeback-season\/\" target=\"_blank\">have to face Victor Wembanyama<\/a> in that contest and he\u2019s playing tonight. He\u2019ll be a difference maker and give the Spurs the edge they need to keep it close if not win outright.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold\">Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-1 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2  gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/4327\/dailyfantasysports\/underdog-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Underdog-ffffff.png\" alt=\"Underdog\" style=\"background-color:#ffffee\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">Underdog<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6026\/dailyfantasysports\/parlayplay\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/parlayplay-ffcf10.png\" alt=\"ParlayPlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffc10f\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">ParlayPlay<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $100<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6275\/dailyfantasysports\/ownersbox\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/ownersbox-000000.png\" alt=\"OwnersBox\" style=\"background-color:#191717\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">OwnersBox<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $500<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/3043\/dailyfantasysports\/fanduel-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Fanduel-Fantasy-0070eb.png\" alt=\"FanDuel Fantasy\" style=\"background-color:#0070eb\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">FanDuel Fantasy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">$65 value with just a $10+ deposit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"section-5\">\n<h3 id=\"miami-heat-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder\" class=\" uppercase break-words\">Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder<\/h3>\n<p>New Year\u2019s Day was a good one for the Heat as they started the new year off with a 118-112 win over the East-leading Pistons. But since then, they\u2019ve lost to Minnesota twice, beat New Orleans, had a game postponed, and lost to the lowly Indiana Pacers in their last game, 123-99.<\/p>\n<p>OKC has cut it close the last couple of games, needing overtime to beat the Jazz 129-125 and edging out the Grizzlies by one, 117-116. However, the win over Memphis came without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup. SGA will be back in the lineup tonight against Miami.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Pick: Thunder by -13.5 at -115 (DraftKings)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Miami can\u2019t be competitive against the Indiana Pacers, it is doubtful they make it interesting against SGA and the Thunder. <a href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/why-oklahoma-city-thunder-could-own-the-next-decade-of-the-nba\/\" target=\"_blank\">OKC has been too dominant<\/a> at home to drop one to Miami.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold\">Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-1 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2  gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/4327\/dailyfantasysports\/underdog-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Underdog-ffffff.png\" alt=\"Underdog\" style=\"background-color:#ffffee\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">Underdog<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6026\/dailyfantasysports\/parlayplay\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/parlayplay-ffcf10.png\" alt=\"ParlayPlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffc10f\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">ParlayPlay<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $100<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6275\/dailyfantasysports\/ownersbox\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/ownersbox-000000.png\" alt=\"OwnersBox\" style=\"background-color:#191717\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">OwnersBox<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $500<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/3043\/dailyfantasysports\/fanduel-fantasy\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Fanduel-Fantasy-0070eb.png\" alt=\"FanDuel Fantasy\" style=\"background-color:#0070eb\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">FanDuel Fantasy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">$65 value with just a $10+ deposit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/nba-picks-and-predictions-for-january-11th-best-bets-for-sunday\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jan 9, 2026; 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