January 6, 2022 NBA Betting Guide: NBA Best Bets 1/6/2022

The NBA has blessed us with a solid four game slate to kick off the first Thursday of 2022. 

Here's betJACK's daily NBA betting guide for January 6, 2022.

Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. TNT)

Spread: NYK (-1.5)

Over/Under Total: 207.5 Points

The Celtics (18-19) will travel to New York to attempt to break their five game losing streak against the Knicks (18-19). This will be the third meeting this season between these two teams, with Boston defeating New York last time 114-107.

The Celtics will be without Payton Pritchard (health and safety protocols) and Brodric Thomas (back). For the Knicks, Nerlens Noel (reconditioning) is day-to-day while Kemba Walker (knee) and Derrick Rose (ankle) are both out.

Golden State Warriors @ New Orleans Pelicans (8:00 p.m.)

Spread: GSW (-2.5)

Over/Under Total: 212.5 Points

The Warriors (29-8) are coming off the second night of a back-to-back where they were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks. Without Zion Williamson, the Pelicans (13-25) have won just five of their last 10 games.

The Warriors have Stephen Curry (quad) listed as doubtful while Klay Thompson (Achilles), and James Wiseman (knee) will be out. Andre Iguodala (knee) is questionable. The Pelicans will be without Tomas Satoransky (health and safety), Williamson (foot), Kira Lewis Jr. (knee), and Didi Louzada (suspension).

Detroit Pistons @ Memphis Grizzlies (8:00 p.m.)

Spread: MEM (-13)

Over/Under Total: 218.5 Points

The Grizzles (25-14) will host the Pistons (7-29) and will be massive favorites in Memphis. The Grizzlies are 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Pistons are just 3-7.

Detroit will be without Jerami Grant (thumb), Frank Jackson (ankle), Isaiah Livers (foot), and Kelly Olynyk (foot). The Grizzlies will be without John Konchar and Xavier Tillman (health and safety) while De'Anthony Melton is questionable to be cleared. Kyle Anderson (back), Desmond Bane (quad), and Yvos Pons (ankle) are doubtful.

Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns (10:00 p.m. TNT)

Spread: PHO (-11)

Over/Under Total: 221 Points

The Clippers (19-19) will look to improve to above .500 against the Suns (29-8), the best team in the NBA.

Los Angeles will be without Luke Kennard and Ivica Zubac (health and safety) while Kawhi Leonard and Paul George remain out. Nicolas Batum (ankle) and Brandon Boston (reconditioning) are questionable for the Clippers. The Suns will be without Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee, and Jae Crowder (reconditioning) while Frank Kaminsky and Dario Saric (knees) are both out. Landry Shamet and Abdel Nader (health and safety) are both out as well.