NBA Predictions & Preview For Sunday, January 5th

Well, my dream of going undefeated in 2025 on my NBA daily best bets got shattered on Friday, but I’m still up over 10 units for the season, so I guess I can’t get too greedy. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Sunday, January 5th.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Sunday, January 5th

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards

Start Time – 6:00 PM EST

I was in on the Washington Wizards when they played the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and they rewarded me by losing by 12 points. Did I learn my lesson? Hell no.

The Wizards are back home for the return date tomorrow night, and five of their six wins for the season have come in the Capital One Arena. And New Orleans is 1-15 on the road. Washington is at least going to cover for us.

Best Bets: Washington +4.5 (-115)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

The other team that screwed me over on Friday was the Houston Rockets, as they got crushed by the Boston Celtics. Did I learn my lesson? Hell no.

Houston is at home tomorrow, which is a plus, as they are 12-6 in the Toyota Center. The Los Angeles Lakers are NOT the Boston Celtics, which is another plus. Houston should be favored by 10.5 points in this spot, by my math.

Best Bets: Houston -4.5 (-120)

Overall Record: 62-48 (57%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1049.31
Return on Investment: 9%