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Results for Monday 12th of January 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 4 | $400.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | 1 | $90.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 0 | $0.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | 4 | $400.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 3 | $300.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Tony George | 3 | $300.00 |
| Vernon Croy | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 4 | $400.00 |
| August Young | -7 | $-770.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | 0 | $0.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
| Nick Menken | 0 | $0.00 |
Monday 12th of January 2026
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Utah/Cleveland UNDER 250.5 (7 p.m. EST, Monday January 12)
This game should be a blowout, so that would bode well for the under. We have been handicapping the NBA since the early 2000s and back then it would be crazy to see a total in the 250s, but here we are. Utah is the worst defensive team in the league, and Cleveland one of the best offenses, so the Cavs will get their points. But will Utah get their share? They scored only 95 points last time out vs. Charlotte. This team has been an over machine all season, but the bookies have started to adjust their totals too high, and they have now gone under in five of the last eight. This is only their second total in the 250s this season, and the last one, against Golden State earlier this month, went under by almost 15. Cleveland has also gone under in five of their last eight games. They are coming off a high scoring game against Minnesota. But they face a big step down in competition here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #538 Toronto (+3.5) over Philadelphia (7:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12)
I like the value here on the home underdog. The Raptors have the better record on the season and they have won six of the last seven meeting between these two, both SU and ATS. Toronto is a different team at home. I like them to get another win here.
2-Unit Play. Take #544 L.A. Clippers (-4.5) over Charlotte (10:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12)
The Clippers are playing really well. They finally have some things figured out and I think that they can keep it going. Charlotte is in a bit of a letdown spot here after scoring 150 points and winning by 55 at Utah last time out. The Clippers have won 10 straight in this series and should keep rolling here.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #537 Philadelphia (-3.5) at Toronto (7:40 p.m., Mon, Jan. 12)The 76ers blew last night's game in the 4th quarter and then lost in overtime. Now they should have both Embiid and George back for this game after each sat out last night. The Raptors, on the other hand, still have a number of players who are on the mend and I look for Philly to make short-handed Toronto pay tonight as they get some much-needed payback. Sixers are 6-2 last 8 times when off a loss. 4* PHILADELPHIA -3.5
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
3-Unit Play. Take Philadelphia 76ers -155 ML over Toronto Raptors (Monday @ 7:30pm est_
Wow, already +8400 on the NBA Season, let's keep rolling today. Toronto just beat this team in overtime last game, it's hard to imagine that Philly gets rolled by this team in back to back games coming in. Philly is the same team that went into Orlando and won outright, beat Washington, has won 5 of 7 coming in and we love them to bounce-back here, get some revenge and of course, they are getting a bit healthier too and that depth of 9 scorers is back on this team and hence we roll with Philly here to move us close to +8700 on the NBA Season.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
3 Unit Play. Take #543 Over 108.5 Charlotte at LA Clippers (10:40p.m., Monday January 12)
Tony George
NBA
1/12/26
3 Units
Take #544 LA Clippers (-4.5) over Charlotte
10:30 EST
I like the Clips at home, on a red hot 9-2 run. Leonard is back for LA and he has averaged 32 points and 7.5 rebounds during the Clips 9-2 run. Throw in James Harden, and a cast of solid players and the sum of all parts is better than that of the Hornets. Yes the Hornets have been winning games and putting up points, but the rubber meets the road here in LA in my opinion. LA also has been playing much better defense and have the better defense here. LA beat the Hornets back in late November 131-116 in Charlotte.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #534 Cleveland -13.5-110 over Utah (Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:10pm ET)
Take Cleveland ATS as my top NBA pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Cleveland a lot in this spot at home tonight. Cleveland just put up 146 points against Minnesota and they have shot 47.1% as a team overall this season including 35.3% from beyond the arc. Cleveland will step up defensively and they will dominate the boards against Utah. Play Cleveland ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 533 Jazz +13 over Cavaliers (7:10 p.m., Monday, January 12)
I’m taking the points with Utah. While we don’t always play them, it certainly gets our attention when an NBA team loses by 40 or more points. In this case, Utah lost 150-95 to Charlotte on Saturday. The Jazz had covered six of their previous eight games but were never in Saturday’s loss, trailing 45-14 through one quarter. Walker Kessler is sidelined but we believe those on the floor will look to bounce back from an incredibly embarrassing loss. I’m taking the points with Utah. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
7-Unit Play - (538) Toronto Raptors +3.5 -110 over Philadelphia 76ers (1/12 | 7:30PM EST) This line makes little sense as this was essentially a pickem' last night. We understand inflating the price on Philadelphia as the historic data likes immediate rematch spots, but 3 points is far too much. Toronto rank higher in eFG%, TS%, and Defensive Rating (relative to DEPM and predicted MPG). They have also played the tougher strength of schedule. They have covered four-straight when listed as the underdog, and seven of their last eight. Keep in mind; Toronto pulled off the win last night despite shooting only 16% from three, and 40% from the field. They won the game in the trenches, and we expect the same result here but with a much improved shooting performance. Lots of value on the home dogs and we plan to take full advantage.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.
Nick Menken
Passing for today.
Expert NBA Picks History:
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Utah/Cleveland UNDER 250.5 (7 p.m. EST, Monday January 12)This game should be a blowout, so that would bode well for the under. We have been handicapping the NBA since the early 2000s and back then it would be crazy to see a total in the 250s, but here we are. Utah is the worst defensive team in the league, and Cleveland one of the best offenses, so the Cavs will get their points. But will Utah get their share? They scored only 95 points last time out vs. Charlotte. This team has been an over machine all season, but the bookies have started to adjust their totals too high, and they have now gone under in five of the last eight. This is only their second total in the 250s this season, and the last one, against Golden State earlier this month, went under by almost 15. Cleveland has also gone under in five of their last eight games. They are coming off a high scoring game against Minnesota. But they face a big step down in competition here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #538 Toronto (+3.5) over Philadelphia (7:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12)I like the value here on the home underdog. The Raptors have the better record on the season and they have won six of the last seven meeting between these two, both SU and ATS. Toronto is a different team at home. I like them to get another win here.
2-Unit Play. Take #544 L.A. Clippers (-4.5) over Charlotte (10:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12)
The Clippers are playing really well. They finally have some things figured out and I think that they can keep it going. Charlotte is in a bit of a letdown spot here after scoring 150 points and winning by 55 at Utah last time out. The Clippers have won 10 straight in this series and should keep rolling here.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #537 Philadelphia (-3.5) at Toronto (7:40 p.m., Mon, Jan. 12)The 76ers blew last night's game in the 4th quarter and then lost in overtime. Now they should have both Embiid and George back for this game after each sat out last night. The Raptors, on the other hand, still have a number of players who are on the mend and I look for Philly to make short-handed Toronto pay tonight as they get some much-needed payback. Sixers are 6-2 last 8 times when off a loss. 4* PHILADELPHIA -3.5Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
3-Unit Play. Take Philadelphia 76ers -155 ML over Toronto Raptors (Monday @ 7:30pm est_Wow, already +8400 on the NBA Season, let's keep rolling today. Toronto just beat this team in overtime last game, it's hard to imagine that Philly gets rolled by this team in back to back games coming in. Philly is the same team that went into Orlando and won outright, beat Washington, has won 5 of 7 coming in and we love them to bounce-back here, get some revenge and of course, they are getting a bit healthier too and that depth of 9 scorers is back on this team and hence we roll with Philly here to move us close to +8700 on the NBA Season.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL3 Unit Play. Take #543 Over 108.5 Charlotte at LA Clippers (10:40p.m., Monday January 12)
Tony George
NBA1/12/26
3 Units
Take #544 LA Clippers (-4.5) over Charlotte
10:30 EST
I like the Clips at home, on a red hot 9-2 run. Leonard is back for LA and he has averaged 32 points and 7.5 rebounds during the Clips 9-2 run. Throw in James Harden, and a cast of solid players and the sum of all parts is better than that of the Hornets. Yes the Hornets have been winning games and putting up points, but the rubber meets the road here in LA in my opinion. LA also has been playing much better defense and have the better defense here. LA beat the Hornets back in late November 131-116 in Charlotte.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #534 Cleveland -13.5-110 over Utah (Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:10pm ET)Take Cleveland ATS as my top NBA pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Cleveland a lot in this spot at home tonight. Cleveland just put up 146 points against Minnesota and they have shot 47.1% as a team overall this season including 35.3% from beyond the arc. Cleveland will step up defensively and they will dominate the boards against Utah. Play Cleveland ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 533 Jazz +13 over Cavaliers (7:10 p.m., Monday, January 12)I’m taking the points with Utah. While we don’t always play them, it certainly gets our attention when an NBA team loses by 40 or more points. In this case, Utah lost 150-95 to Charlotte on Saturday. The Jazz had covered six of their previous eight games but were never in Saturday’s loss, trailing 45-14 through one quarter. Walker Kessler is sidelined but we believe those on the floor will look to bounce back from an incredibly embarrassing loss. I’m taking the points with Utah. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
7-Unit Play - (538) Toronto Raptors +3.5 -110 over Philadelphia 76ers (1/12 | 7:30PM EST) This line makes little sense as this was essentially a pickem' last night. We understand inflating the price on Philadelphia as the historic data likes immediate rematch spots, but 3 points is far too much. Toronto rank higher in eFG%, TS%, and Defensive Rating (relative to DEPM and predicted MPG). They have also played the tougher strength of schedule. They have covered four-straight when listed as the underdog, and seven of their last eight. Keep in mind; Toronto pulled off the win last night despite shooting only 16% from three, and 40% from the field. They won the game in the trenches, and we expect the same result here but with a much improved shooting performance. Lots of value on the home dogs and we plan to take full advantage.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.Nick Menken
Passing for today.Expert NBA Picks History:
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