Why Spurs Could Cash Big vs Thunder Tonight + Most Improved Player Award + NBA Best Bets (1/13/26)

VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down tonight’s NBA slate with sharp, data-driven betting analysis, market reactions, and player-focused insights to help bettors find value and stay ahead of the market.

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Key Storylines & Market Takeaways

Spurs can exploit a small Thunder lineup and 3PT struggles in spotlight matchup

Jazz shock the Cavaliers as double-digit underdogs

Keyonte George emerging as strong value in the Most Improved Player Award market

Lakers defensive struggles continue as trade chatter grows

Injuries and market movement shaping tonight’s betting landscape

Featured Matchups & Betting Angles

Spurs at Thunder — matchup edge, market reaction, and small-ball advantage

Suns at Heat — Royce O’Neale and spacing-driven scoring opportunities

Timberwolves at Bucks — short-handed Minnesota faces Milwaukee at home

Nuggets at Pelicans — Denver injuries vs. a Zion Williamson–led Pelicans squad

Hawks at Lakers — Onyeka Okongwu’s expanded playmaking role

Zach Cohen’s NBA Best Bets include plays on Royce O’Neale, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans and Onyeka Okongwu

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