NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Jazz vs. Warriors play [1/3/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 3, 2026 are here, with Jazz vs. Warriors among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/3, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Jazz +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Jazz +11.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 4.6%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Jazz vs. Warriors under 246.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Jazz vs. Warriors under 246.5 points carries a 4.0% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -105 odds, according to our model.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 1/3/2026

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/3/2026]

• Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Celtics vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Pistons vs. Cavaliers (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pacers vs. Magic (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nuggets vs. Nets (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Timberwolves vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pelicans vs. Heat (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Thunder vs. Suns (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bucks vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Grizzlies vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 3, 2026, featuring plays such as Jazz +11.5 and under 246.5 points also in the Jazz vs. Warriors matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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