NBA regular season action continues on Tuesday with yet another big slate for fans and punters to enjoy. There are eight games scheduled across the day with the first of those getting underway from the familiar start time of 11am AEDT. As always, we’re here to bring you our three best bets for the slate!
NBA Betting Tips: Tuesday, January 6th 2026
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons (11:00 am AEDT)
The Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena in a meeting between two of the East’s top sides. Detroit sits at 25–9 and has been one of the league’s most reliable teams, particularly on their home floor. Their success has come through defensive discipline and an ability to control the pace, allowing them to stay composed in close games.
Detroit’s physical approach shapes as a key factor here. They’re comfortable slowing games down, protecting the paint, and forcing opponents into tough half-court possessions. Against a Knicks side that prefers a more direct, physical style, the Pistons’ ability to dictate tempo and limit easy scoring chances could make the difference.
New York comes in at 23–12 and remains one of the stronger offensive teams in the conference, but their road performances haven’t always matched their overall record. With Detroit’s consistency at home and their defensive structure over four quarters, the Pistons look well placed to stay competitive throughout.
Pistons +3.0
$1.90 (2 Units)
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers (2:00 pm AEDT)
The Golden State Warriors head to Intuit Dome to take on the Los Angeles Clippers, with the two teams moving in opposite directions. Golden State is 19–17 and has steadied after an uneven start, leaning on ball movement and perimeter shooting to generate offence. When their spacing is right, they’re still capable of putting teams under pressure quickly.
The Warriors’ success largely comes down to tempo. When they look after the ball and create open looks, their offence flows naturally. Defensively, they’ve been more engaged than earlier in the season, though they can still be tested by teams that slow the game and force them into half-court battles.
The Clippers sit at 12–22 and have struggled to put full performances together, even if they’ve stayed competitive in patches. With Golden State holding the stronger overall profile and a more dependable scoring base, they shape as the more reliable option in a game that may stay tight for long stretches.
Warriors to Win
$1.95 (1.5 Units)
Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers (2:00 pm AEDT)
The Utah Jazz visit the Moda Center to face the Portland Trail Blazers, with both teams currently outside the playoff picture. Portland enters at 16–20, while Utah sits at 12–22, and neither side has found much consistency across the season so far.
Utah has been difficult to trust, particularly on the defensive end. While they can produce strong scoring nights, they’ve struggled to get stops when it matters, often allowing opponents to control the paint and dictate late-game momentum.
Portland has been slightly steadier at home, where they’ve shown more defensive focus and better structure overall. Against a Jazz side that continues to leak points, the Blazers look to have enough balance and control to take advantage.
Trail Blazers -6.5
$1.90 (1 Unit)
