There are 14 games on the NBA slate throughout the day! With so much action, I asked the AI model to provide its favorite three bets of the night. Here’s what it came up with for Saturday, January 25.
Picks Summary
- Jazz-Grizzlies Under 246 (-110)
- Lakers -1.5 (-110)
- Bucks +3 (-110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum
The AI Model suggests that the Jazz and Grizzlies will combine for 244 points tonight. However, the total is stuck at 246 at Bet365. The Under is the play in this game.
Utah’s Turnovers Will Hurt!
The Utah Jazz have already scored just 111.7 points per 100 possessions. That’s 21st in the NBA. They’ll have success on the glass and could get to the foul line at an above-average rate. However, the team turns the ball over too much to be effective.
The Jazz have turned the ball over 18% of the time and will take on a Memphis team that has earned nearly 16% of turnovers. The Jazz won’t even be able to get shots up nearly 20% of the time against the Grizzlies.
You can get second chances and foul shots without the ball!
Utah Can Keep The Clock Moving!
The Jazz simply aren’t an elite defense. We’re relying on Memphis’ defense to keep the game under.
That said, the Jazz still rank 12th in the NBA in defensive free throw rate. If the Jazz can keep the Grizzlies off the foul line, the clock will continue to move, and Memphis won’t score enough points to push this game over the total.
Side with the AI Model and back the Under 246.
NBA Pick: Under 246 (-110) at Bet365
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 08:30 PM ET at Chase Center
The AI Model suggests the Lakers will escape the Warriors with a 111-109 win on the road. Ultimately, the Lakers are -1.5 via Bet365 and would cover with a two-point win.
Plenty Of Foul Shots For Los Angeles!
The Lakers are currently slightly above average offensively heading into this game. The Lakers have scored 114.4 points per 100 possessions and have added a 54.9% effective field goal percentage.
More importantly, the Lakers rank No. 1 in the NBA in free throw rate, adding a 21.5 rate. That should be key, knowing the Warriors rank just 20th in defensive free throw rate. Los Angeles will find itself at the line a lot.
The Warriors Don’t Get To The Line Much!
While the Lakers rank No. 1 in the nation in free throw rate, the Warriors rank last. Golden State has added just a 15.6 free throw rate and will take on a Lakers team that ranks third defensively.
The Warriors haven’t shot the ball very effectively and are dealing with many injuries heading into this game. Take the Lakers against the spread, even on the road.
NBA Pick: Lakers -1.5 (-110) at Bet365
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 10:30 PM ET at Intuit Dome
The AI Model believes the Bucks will only lose to the Clippers. 114-112 tonight. Despite a projected two-point, the Bucks are +3 against the spread. They’d win against the spread in this scenario.
The Bucks Are Cruising!
The Milwaukee Bucks have won five straight games and are now fourth in the Eastern Conference. It’s been quite the turnaround for Doc Rivers’ club.
They’ve done it with outstanding offense. The Bucks have added a 57.4% effective field goal percentage and have only turned the ball over 13.5% of the time. Milwaukee won’t succeed on the glass but should still get good looks from the field.
Can The Clippers Match?
The Clippers are more known for their defense. Los Angeles has scored only 111 points per 100 possessions and has added 16.5% of turnovers. Ultimately, those turnovers could be lower against the Bucks. However, don’t expect the Clippers to succeed on the offensive glass, either.
After all, the Bucks have limited teams to 25.5% offensive rebounds per game. Milwaukee has also limited teams to a 17.9 free-throw rate and ranks 9th in the NBA in defensive points per 100 possessions.
Take the Bucks at +3 and -110 NBA odds. They’re playing at a top-notch level heading into this one.
NBA Pick: Bucks +3 (-110) at Bet365
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