NBA Tips for Friday, January 16th 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Friday, January 16th, which features the Suns vs. Pistons, Thunder vs. Rockets, and Bucks vs. Spurs.

Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.

Suns vs. Pistons Predictions

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Best Bet

Pistons –6.5 @ $1.90

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We love what the Pistons have achieved so far this season, and they are good enough to cover the –6.5 spread at home against the Suns.

The Suns have been playing well, but there is a lot of depth on this Pistons team, and they look to bounce back after a rare loss to the Clippers. That wasn’t a strong performance, so punters should expect a much better effort.

That’s why the line is currently at –6.5, and it’s a fair line with the latest NBA odds.

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Same Game Multi

Pistons –6.5, Cade Cunningham Over 26.5 Points, Devin Booker Under 24.5 Points, Over 220.5 Points @ $9.75

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Cade Cunningham is the key player for the Pistons, and he keeps delivering for punters. We have him scoring 30+ points, so take the over 26.5 line.

Devin Booker could struggle for the Suns. He doesn’t always play his best basketball on the road, which could be the case against a tough defensive team. Back him to score under 24.5 points, which is a good NBA same game multi bet.

Our final score prediction has the Pistons winning 116-106, so include the over in NBA picks.

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Thunder vs. Rockets Predictions

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Best Bet

Thunder -4.5 @ $1.90

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Punters get a generous line for the defending NBA champs. The Thunder have had their worries recently, but they have bounced back with four consecutive wins.

The Rockets beat Chicago in their most recent game, but that followed a string of losses. We’re worried about their mental attitude when they get down, and that’s often the case when teams play the superb Thunder.

We expected the line to be around –7.5, so we’re snapping up the value line with bookmakers.

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Same Game Multi

Thunder -4.5, Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 Points, Alex Caruso Over 2.5 Rebounds, Over 222.5 Points @ $10.25

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There has been a steady progression from Chet Holmgren this season, and his scoring numbers are starting to improve. He is a good player in and out of the paint, and the Rockets could struggle to defend him.

Alex Caruso isn’t known as a rebounding threat, but the odds have shortened for him to have over 2.5. He had two boards against the Kings, and he could improve on that number.

It should be a high-scoring contest, as is often the case with Western Conference matchups, so take over 222.5 points.

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Bucks vs. Spurs Predictions

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Best Bet

Spurs -7.5 @ $1.90

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We were disappointed with that the Spurs offered against the Thunder, but they should bounce back in fine fashion against the Bucks.

Not much has gone right for the Bucks, who lost to Minnesota earlier this week. It wasn’t a good effort, and they’re relying on Giannis Antetokounmpo far too much. Therefore, we’re backing the Spurs, who should get more production out of Victor Wembanyama.

He has been excellent so far this year despite playing limited minutes, but he should play at least 30 minutes against the Bucks.

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Same Game Multi

Spurs +7.5, Victor Wembanyama Over 23.5 Points, Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 28.5 Points, Over 227.5 Points @ $9.50

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Wembanyama doesn’t need to play big minutes to score over 23.5 points. He has a knack of scoring the ball from anywhere on the floor, and he’s due a big scoring game.

Fatigue could plague Antetokounmpo, which is why we’re backing him to score under 28.5 points. It’s a big line for The Greek Freak, who could struggle to get around the long arms of Wemby.

Over 227.5 is a good multi bet inclusion based on how well these teams can score.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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