NBA Tips for Tuesday, January 20th 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Tuesday, January 20th, which features the Bucks vs. Hawks, Thunder vs. Cavaliers, and Mavericks vs. Knicks.

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

Bucks vs. Hawks Predictions

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Best Bet

Bucks @ $2.12

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These teams are heading in the wrong direction, but the Bucks are paying better odds, and they have more upside with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the team.

All hope was lost for the Hawks when they traded Trae Young, and their form since hasn’t been good. They come off three consecutive losses, and although they play at home on Tuesday, that hasn’t made much of a difference.

We rate the Bucks at $1.80, so we’re taking the $2.12 with the latest NBA odds.

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Same Game Multi

Bucks H2H, Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 29.5 Points, Myles Turner Over 10.5 Points, Over 232.5 Points @ $9.75

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We’re putting our chips on Antetokounmpo to have a big scoring game for the Bucks. He comes off a 21-point performance, but he should be licking his lips at the chance of facing the Hawks’ lacklustre defence.

Myles Turner should also have a solid scoring night, and we’re surprised his line is 10.5 points. We have him scoring around 16, so include him in NBA same game multis.

It should be an open contest, so over 232.5 points is a good multi bet addition.

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Thunder vs. Cavaliers Predictions

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Best Bet

Cavaliers +6.5 @ $1.90

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The Thunder were eyeing the NBA’s best record at one stage, but after eight losses, that’s not going to happen now.

They come off a loss to the Miami Heat, which wasn’t a good performance, and looking to take advantage are the Cavaliers, who got back to their best with consecutive wins over the Philadelphia 76ers, including a big comeback win last week.

Cleveland is good enough to keep it close, and getting a +6.5 line for the home team is too good to turn down.

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Same Game Multi

Cavaliers +6.5, Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 Points, Chet Holmgren Under 17.5 Points, Under 234.5 Points @ $10.50

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The Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell to have a big scoring night to keep it close, but he’s one of the more reliable shooters in the NBA. He should have close to 30 points on Tuesday, so jump on the over 27.5 line.

Conversely, we expect a poor game from Chet Holmgren. He has been putting in work recently, but he could be due a bad game. The Cavs will pressure him inside the paint, and with Evan Mobley guarding him, he could struggle to score.

Defence could be the order of the game, and the 234.5-point line is larger than expected, so bet on the under.

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Mavericks vs. Knicks Predictions

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Best Bet

Mavericks +10.5 @ $1.90

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The Mavericks get a sizable +10.5 start on the road, and although they’re having injury problems, they could come together and play well.

We’re looking to Klay Thompson to rise to the occasion, and even if Cooper Flagg doesn’t play, that should allow Thompson to take control of the offence and see his scoring average increase, as it has over the last two games.

The Knicks are going through a rough spell, and it could continue.

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Same Game Multi

Mavericks +10.5, Klay Thompson Over 17.5 Points, Karl-Anthony Towns Under 11.5 Rebounds, Under 230.5 Points @ $9.50

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If Flagg doesn’t play for the Mavs, Thompson should produce a big scoring effort. His last two games were excellent without Flagg on the court, and we see him scoring 20+ points.

Karl-Anthony Towns could struggle to get boards. We have the Mavericks shooting at a good clip, and they should also look to slow down the tempo of the game. That will result in KAT getting less chances for boards. That’s why we also like under 230.5 points, so include that in NBA same game multis.

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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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