NBA Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Hawks vs. Lakers Play [1/3/2025]

NBA betting is back for another pulse-pounding day on 1/3, and we're here to share our top basketball picks for Friday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Hawks vs. Lakers game at 10:30PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 10:30PM ET, these picks are powered by cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [1/3, Updated: 10:00PM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best basketball bet for Friday, January 3, 2025.

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Lakers ML (-144)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 61.9%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Drawing from our Hawks vs Lakers prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Hawks vs. Lakers game. We recommend a bet on Lakers ML at -144 odds, offering an edge of 2.8%.

NBA Best Bets: Friday, 1/3/2025

As of 10:00PM ET, here are the next NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Hawks vs. Lakers	Lakers ML	-144 @ FanDuel	2.8%

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Friday's full suite of NBA picks is highlighted by a moneyline opportunity with a substantial 12.7% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on January 3, check out:

• Friday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Friday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [1/3/2025]

• Hawks vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• 76ers vs. Nets (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Timberwolves vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Suns vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Jazz vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nuggets vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Grizzlies vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.