NBA January 30, 2026 Best Games

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In a Friday NBA schedule that features plenty of thrilling matchups, the Cleveland Cavaliers versus the Phoenix Suns is a game to see.

Here is the betting info to dissect ahead of Friday’s NBA action.

Keep reading to check out our betting previews for this season, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Friday’s Closest Projected NBA Games (by Spread)

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20) at Phoenix Suns (29-19)

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  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Suns Last Game: 114-96 W vs Pistons
  • Cavs Last Game: 129-99 W vs Lakers
Odds to Cover

Cavaliers -2 vs. Suns

Bet $20, Payout $38.87

Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) at New Orleans Pelicans (12-37)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Pelicans Last Game: 104-95 L vs Thunder
  • Grizzlies Last Game: 112-97 L vs Hornets
Odds to Cover

Pelicans -2.5 vs. Grizzlies

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Toronto Raptors (29-20) at Orlando Magic (24-22)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Magic Last Game: 133-124 W vs Heat
  • Raptors Last Game: 119-92 L vs Knicks
Betting Odds

Magic -2.5 vs. Raptors

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Los Angeles Clippers (22-24) at Denver Nuggets (32-16)

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  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Nuggets Last Game: 107-103 W vs Nets
  • Clippers Last Game: 115-103 W vs Jazz
Betting Odds

Clippers -2.5 vs. Nuggets

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Detroit Pistons (34-12) at Golden State Warriors (27-22)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Warriors Last Game: 140-124 W vs Jazz
  • Pistons Last Game: 114-96 L vs Suns
To Cover the Spread

Warriors -2.5 vs. Pistons

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Brooklyn Nets (12-34) at Utah Jazz (15-33)

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  • Game Time: 9:30 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Jazz Last Game: 140-124 L vs Warriors
  • Nets Last Game: 107-103 L vs Nuggets
Betting Odds

Jazz -4 vs. Nets

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Portland Trail Blazers (23-25) at New York Knicks (29-18)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Knicks Last Game: 119-92 W vs Raptors
  • Blazers Last Game: 115-111 L vs Wizards
Spread

Knicks -6.5 vs. Trail Blazers

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Los Angeles Lakers (28-18) at Washington Wizards (12-34)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Wizards Last Game: 109-99 W vs Bucks
  • Lakers Last Game: 129-99 L vs Cavaliers
Odds to Cover

Lakers -11 vs. Wizards

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Sacramento Kings (12-37) at Boston Celtics (29-18)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Celtics Last Game: 117-106 L vs Hawks
  • Kings Last Game: 113-111 L vs 76ers
Betting Odds

Celtics -12 vs. Kings

Bet $20, Payout $38.18
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