Top 3 NBA Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (1/6)

Another 3-0 night in the books as we move to just over 55% on the season. Friday's slate is a green one as the weekend begins.

The Nets lost to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. They are now on the road for two more games starting tonight in New Orleans. The Pelicans are 13-8 ATS in their home court and have won three of their past four games there.

Wizards are one game outside of the play-in tournament. They have won six of their past eight games. Bradley Beal is injured and they will have to play without him for at least two weeks. The team is playing a Thunder team that has lost three of its last four games and is near the bottom of Western Conference Standings.

Lakers are 1.5 games outside the 10th and final playoff spot. The Lakers have won four of their last five games. Hawks are struggling and have lost five of last seven games, including at Sacramento on Wednesday. LeBron is expected to play for the Lakers.

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