NBA Betting Tips 2023-24: Tuesday, January 30th.

For today’s NBA face-off between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic, I’m siding with the Magic at +4.5. The Mavericks are in a slump, losing three straight at home, and they’ll be without the impactful Kyrie Irving. Despite the Magic’s modest away record, they’ve been the season’s surprise, particularly with their defense. They have the right defenders, like Suggs and Banchero, to challenge Luka Dončić, even with his exceptional skills. With the Mavericks also facing other injuries and relying on the erratic Tim Hardaway Jr., the Magic’s cohesive defense seems poised to keep this game closer than expected. Hence, my pick is Orlando Magic +4.5, anticipating they’ll cover the spread against a somewhat struggling Dallas side.

Denver’s formidable home record and the electrifying atmosphere at Ball Arena make them tough to beat, especially against title contenders. Nikola Jokic tends to elevate his MVP-level performance in big games, particularly with his scoring. Meanwhile, the Bucks are adjusting to a new defensive scheme after a coaching change, which might take time to settle in. Given these factors, expect the Nuggets to secure a comfortable win and cover the -4.5 spread.