The 2021-22 NBA season continues to roll along as we reach the halfway point. A lot of things have happened in the first half of the season, from disappointing starts for some teams to MVP-quality performances by certain players.
Nevertheless, there are still a handful of basketball games to be played on Thursday, Jan. 6. Teams will be looking to begin the New Year on a high note, so only time will tell who can pull that off.
There are a total of four NBA games taking place tonight. The action will begin with a Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks matchup at 7:30 p.m. EST. Next, the Detroit Pistons will travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies while the Golden State Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans at 8 p.m. EST. Finally, the night will conclude with the Phoenix Suns hosting the Los Angeles Clippers at 10 p.m. EST.
With that being said, USGS has gathered NBA odds (via Bovada) for tonight’s game, making this article the one-stop destination you needs for every Jan. 6 basketball matchup.
Note: all predictions are courtesy of CBS’ expert spread picks.
NBA Tonight: Celtics vs Knicks Odds
Odds via Bovada as of Thursday, January 6
- Record: Boston Celtics (18-20) vs New York Knicks (18-20)
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Moneyline: Celtics (-120) vs Knicks (+100)
- Spread: Celtics -1.0 (-110) vs Knicks +1.0 (-110)
- Total: 210.0 — Over (-110), Under (-110)
- Celtics last 10 games: 4-6
- Knicks last 10 games: 6-4
- CBS Spread Pick: Boston Celtics
Basketball Tonight: Pistons vs Grizzlies Odds
Odds via Bovada as of Thursday, January 6
- Record: Detroit Pistons (7-29) vs Memphis Grizzlies (25-14)
- Start time: 8 p.m. EST
- Moneyline: Pistons (+575) vs Grizzlies (-900)
- Spread: Pistons +12.5 (-110) vs Grizzlies -12.5 (-110)
- Total: 219.5 — Over (-110), Under (-110)
- Pistons last 10 games: 4-6
- Grizzlies last 10 games: 6-4
- CBS Spread Pick: Memphis Grizzlies
NBA Tonight: Warriors vs Pelicans Odds
Odds via Bovada as of Thursday, January 6
- Record: Golden State Warriors (29-8) vs New Orleans Pelicans (13-25)
- Start time: 8 p.m. EST
- Moneyline: Warriors (-165) vs Pelicans (+140)
- Spread: Warriors -3.5 (-115) vs Pelicans +3.5 (-105)
- Total: 217.5 — Over (-110), Under (-110)
- Warriors last 10 games: 7-3
- Pelicans last 10 games: 5-5
- CBS Spread Pick: New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball Tonight: Clippers vs Suns Odds
Odds via Bovada as of Thursday, January 6
- Record: Los Angeles Clippers (19-19) vs Phoenix Suns (29-8)
- Start time: 10 p.m. EST
- Moneyline: Clippers (+525) vs Suns (-800)
- Spread: Clippers +11.5 (-110) vs Suns -11.5 (-110)
- Total: 220.5 — Over (-110), Under (-110)
- Clippers last 10 games: 3-7
- Suns last 10 games: 7-3
- CBS Spread Pick: Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Betting FAQ
Are there other NBA betting markets?
Yes! If single-game betting isn’t your thing, you can also find future and special markets on most major online sportsbooks. You can also find game day prop bets that can help add some fun to the regular season.
What’s the maximum wager I can make?
Every sportsbook has its own maximum wager, which can vary from website to website. When it comes to Bovada, the maximum NBA bet is $2,000. Nevertheless, you’ll always receive an error message if you ever try to wager over the allotted amount, regardless of the sportsbook.
How can I start betting on the NBA?
First, you need to find a sportsbook of your choosing and create an account. Once that’s done, you must deposit some funds (don’t forget to take advantage of bonus promotions). After that, you should be good to go.
