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NBA Predictions for 1/5/2026

Predictions generated by game simulations using pace, efficiency, and matchup data. Updated throughout the day with the latest injury and roster information.

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1/5/2026 NBA Games
Date/Time	Matchup	Prediction	Actual	Result
1/5/2026 7 PM	New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons ML: -2800 / +1200Spd: -14.5O/U: 213.5 📊 GOLD	New York Knicks WIN 117.8-111.2 won 66.61% of sims, average margin of 6.6 Prediction	Detroit Pistons wins 121-90
1/5/2026 7:30 PM	Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics ML: -8500 / +2000Spd: -17.5O/U: 209.5 📊 GOLD	Boston Celtics WIN 126.6-108.8 won 85.00% of sims, average margin of 17.8 Prediction	Boston Celtics wins 115-101
1/5/2026 7:30 PM	Atlanta Hawks @ Toronto Raptors ML: -720 / +450Spd: -9.5O/U: 225.5 📊 GOLD	Atlanta Hawks WIN 117.4-117.3 won 49.38% of sims, average margin of 0.0 Prediction	Toronto Raptors wins 118-100
1/5/2026 8 PM	Phoenix Suns @ Houston Rockets ML: -145 / +114Spd: -2.5O/U: 219.5 📊 GOLD	Houston Rockets WIN 120.9-112.7 won 69.22% of sims, average margin of 8.2 Prediction	Houston Rockets wins 100-97
1/5/2026 8 PM	Charlotte Hornets @ Oklahoma City Thunder ML: -238 / +180Spd: -5.5O/U: 238.5 📊 GOLD	Oklahoma City Thunder WIN 125.2-110.3 won 82.34% of sims, average margin of 14.9 Prediction	Charlotte Hornets wins 124-97
1/5/2026 8:30 PM	Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers ML: -160 / +124Spd: -1.5O/U: 248.5 📊 GOLD	Philadelphia 76ers WIN 125.8-111.3 won 76.56% of sims, average margin of 14.4 Prediction	Denver Nuggets wins 125-124
1/5/2026 10 PM	Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Clippers ML: -175 / +135Spd: -4.5O/U: 223.5 📊 GOLD	Los Angeles Clippers WIN 116.3-111.7 won 59.72% of sims, average margin of 4.6 Prediction	Los Angeles Clippers wins 103-102
1/5/2026 10 PM	Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers ML: -2100 / +1000Spd: -15.5O/U: 255.5 📊 GOLD	Portland Trail Blazers WIN 120.6-111.6 won 70.28% of sims, average margin of 9.0 Prediction	Portland Trail Blazers wins 137-117

Legend/Totals

Correct Picks	4 (50.0%)
Incorrect Picks	4 (50.0%)
Final Margin within 5 Pts	2 (25.0%)
Beat the Spread	1 (12.5%)

NBA Predictions for 1/5/2026

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