NBA Picks for Tuesday, January 5, 2027

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

Our picks, 2026–27: 70–3765.4%
Last 7 days: 35–1668.6%
When 70%+ sure: 35–1077.8%

All 9 games on January 5

times ET

7:00 PM ETProj. 111–104

23Hawks4–472%

26Hornets3–528%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 119–119

18Raptors4–349%

21Cavaliers4–351%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 110–111

22Clippers1–648%

16Magic2–552%

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7:00 PM ETProj. 117–111

8Lakers6–268%

25Wizards4–332%

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7:30 PM ETProj. 125–118

7Grizzlies6–169%

24Heat2–531%

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8:00 PM ETProj. 121–122

28Bucks1–646%

30Bulls1–654%

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8:00 PM ETProj. 110–114

15Timberwolves5–336%

2Rockets7–164%

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10:00 PM ETProj. 113–118

17Suns1–433%

9Nuggets3–367%

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10:00 PM ETProj. 119–105

11Pistons6–186%

13Kings1–614%

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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.