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NBA Picks – Jan 26

Sharp NBA Edges — Jan 26: Value angle on Pacers @ Hawks. 12 plays inside with detailed game breakdowns.

NBA Picks – Jan 26
📅 Results updated: 6:13 AM ET11 free picks
8-3 (+7.5u)
NBA Pacers @ Hawks
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Hawks -5.5
Final Score116-132
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

The Hawks' elite pace and transition game delivered as expected, generating quality looks against Indiana's porous defense while the Pacers' road struggles continued in a convincing 16-point Atlanta victory that easily covered the 5.5-point spread.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Pacers @ Hawks
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Pascal Siakam OVER 3.5 Assists
Final Score4
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Siakam delivered 4 assists, clearing our 3.5 threshold as his consistent facilitation role and Atlanta's defensive vulnerability to opposing power forwards played out as anticipated. The statistical edge we identified in his recent assist production held true in this matchup.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Pacers @ Hawks
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
UNDER 234.5
Final Score116-132
Result-1u

📊 Recap

The Under missed as both teams shot efficiently despite key absences, with Atlanta's bench providing unexpected offensive production and Indiana finding alternative scoring sources beyond their compromised primary system. The personnel gaps we identified didn't translate to the scoring constraints anticipated in our analysis.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA 76ers @ Hornets
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
PHI +2.5
Final Score93-130
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our process identified Philadelphia as the superior team, but the 76ers were thoroughly outplayed in a 37-point blowout loss that exposed execution issues beyond what our pre-game analysis could have anticipated.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Magic @ Cavaliers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Cavaliers -5.5
Final Score98-114
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Our process thesis proved correct as Cleveland's interior advantage materialized in a dominant 16-point victory, with the Cavaliers controlling the paint while Orlando's perimeter shooting struggles continued to limit their offensive ceiling.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Magic @ Cavaliers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 228.5
Final Score98-114
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Our read on Orlando's defensive impact and the offensive limitations from missing key playmakers proved correct, as both teams combined for just 212 points in a slower-paced contest that stayed comfortably under the total.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Lakers @ Bulls
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Matas Buzelis OVER 1.5 Assists
Final Score4
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Buzelis delivered with 4 assists, well above the 1.5 threshold, as his improved court vision and secondary facilitator role continued to create opportunities for teammates throughout the game.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Lakers @ Bulls
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Kevin Huerter OVER 2.5 Rebounds
Final Score1
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Huerter managed just 1 rebound in a poor individual performance that fell well short of his recent trends. The process was sound given his strong road rebounding metrics and the favorable matchup, but variance struck hard on this one.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Blazers @ Celtics
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
BOS -7.5
Final Score94-102
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Our analysis of Portland's compromised rotation proved accurate as the Blazers managed just 94 points against Boston's disciplined home defense, with the Celtics covering the 7.5-point spread comfortably in a controlled victory.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Blazers @ Celtics
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 224.5
Final Score94-102
Result+1u

📊 Recap

The under cashed comfortably as Portland's depleted rotation produced exactly the offensive limitations we anticipated, managing just 94 points in a game that never developed into a high-scoring affair. Boston's solid defensive structure and the lopsided nature of the contest created the conservative possession management we projected.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET
NBA Warriors @ Timberwolves
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Timberwolves -7.5
Final Score83-108
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Our analysis of Minnesota's motivational edge and Golden State's depth concerns proved accurate as the Timberwolves dominated 108-83, covering the 7.5-point spread comfortably with their defense stifling the Warriors' rotation players throughout.

Posted: 1/26/2026 11:50 AM ET

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