NBA Picks for Sunday, January 3, 2027

Our pick and win probability for every game, from our own rankings, common opponents and efficiency.

Our picks, 2026–27: 79–4165.8%
Last 7 days: 37–1571.2%
When 70%+ sure: 41–1277.4%

All 8 games on January 3

times ET

5:00 PM ETProj. 112–109

7Pistons6–260%

14Nuggets4–340%

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5:30 PM ETProj. 107–109

28Hornets3–644%

25Bucks1–756%

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6:00 PM ETProj. 116–110

9Grizzlies6–269%

19Magic2–531%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 117–116

8Lakers7–252%

23Raptors4–448%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 109–109

27Clippers1–650%

26Wizards4–450%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 113–122

20Cavaliers4–422%

1Rockets7–278%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 110–115

5Spurs6–236%

2Timberwolves6–364%

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8:00 PM ETProj. 104–118

15Kings1–714%

6Thunder6–286%

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Small numbers beside teams are our rankings, not the AP poll. R, C and E show whether our rankings, common opponents and efficiency agree with the pick.