NBA Predictions: Props, First Basket and Scores for Tuesday January 31, 2023

Tuesday's NBA Predictions for player props, first basket and final scores are here. Using powerful AI and predictive analytics, Dimers gives basketball fans the tools, analysis and data to excel at NBA basketball betting on January 31, 2023. Dimers is the best NBA Basketball predictions service, so check out our NBA best bets for today's games now, including predictions for final scores, props and first basket.

Based on over 10,000 simulations, our AI machine learning model analyzes complex NBA data points, NBA trends and NBA insights for each and every game in the NBA regular season to provide free NBA predictions for you to bet on.

We use powerful predictive analytics to accurately predict what is likely to occur in tonight's NBA games. We then use this data to paint a picture of what the final score for each NBA game will be and how the box scores could look, while providing you with the best NBA odds from the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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Heat vs. Cavaliers Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Tuesday has the Cavaliers winning 108-102.

According to DimersBOT, the Cavaliers (-5.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 211 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

Jimmy Butler is expected to step up for the Heat with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.

We expect the first basket to be scored by Bam Adebayo who is a 14.15% chance.

Heat Box Scores

Heat Prop Bet Trends

Bam Adebayo has scored fewer than 20.5 points in seven of his last 10 appearances, our predictive analytics model says that trend is likely to continue.

Jimmy Butler has recorded fewer than 3.5 assists in seven of his last 10 appearances, and we're projecting three tonight.

Cavaliers Box Scores

Cavaliers Prop Bet Trends

Darius Garland has recorded more than 7.5 assists in 9 of his last 13 appearances and our predictive analytics model is expecting that trend to continue tonight.

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Lakers vs. Knicks Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. New York at Madison Square Garden this Tuesday has the Knicks winning 117-113.

According to DimersBOT, the Knicks (-3.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

LeBron James is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 29 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Knicks.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by LeBron James, who is a 20.26% chance.

Lakers Box Scores

Lakers Prop Bet Trends

There are no props of note for the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.

Knicks Box Scores

Knicks Prop Bet Trends

Jalen Brunson has recorded fewer than 5.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances, and the results of over 10,000 simulations of this game suggests that trend is likely to continue against the Lakers.

Despite Julius Randle collecting more than 12.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 appearances, we've got him marked down for just 11 tonight against the Lakers in what appears to be a tough matchup for him.

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Hornets vs. Bucks Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Charlotte vs. Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum this Tuesday has the Bucks prevailing 125-116.

According to DimersBOT, the Hornets (+11) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 243.5-point Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to finish with 34 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bucks.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is a 15.37% chance, Terry Rozier is the best value bet at 12.91% and +1100 odds.

Hornets Box Scores

Hornets Prop Bet Trends

Terry Rozier has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 13 of his last 17 appearances and based on our predicted box scores, we expect that trend to continue tonight against the Bucks.

Mason Plumlee has scored more than 13.5 points in 14 of his last 18 appearances and is predicted to get 14 tonight, so with that in mind it could pay to bet his Over.

Bucks Box Scores

Bucks Prop Bet Trends

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Clippers vs. Bulls Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Clippers vs. Chicago at United Center this Tuesday has the Clippers winning 114-111.

According to DimersBOT, the Bulls (+2.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 225.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Paul George is expected to lead the way for the Clippers with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to finish with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Bulls.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Kawhi Leonard, who is a 14.93% chance.

Clippers Box Scores

Clippers Prop Bet Trends

Kawhi Leonard has recorded fewer than 4.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 appearances and while we expect a big game from him tonight, the under 4.5 dimes looks like a trend that will continue, according to our predictive analytics.

Ivica Zubac has recorded fewer than 3.5 assists in 20 of his last 20 appearances, and considering we have him marked down for just one, this looks like a great bet - despite the short odds of -165.

Bulls Box Scores

Bulls Prop Bet Trends

Despite DeMar DeRozan scoring more than 25.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances, this looks like a tough matchup for him against the Clippers and we have him down for just 24.

Ayo Dosunmu has scored fewer than 8.5 points in 8 of his last 11 appearances and our model isn't super keen on this matchup for him either - marking him down for just 7 points tonight.

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Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Denver at Ball Arena this Tuesday has the Nuggets winning 119-113.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (+6.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 232.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

Brandon Ingram is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 29 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Jonas Valanciunas, who is a 13.63% chance.

Pelicans Box Scores

Pelicans Prop Bet Trends

Jonas Valanciunas has scored more than 14.5 points in 7 of his last 11 appearances and this matchup against the Nuggets looks like being a good one for him and one where we're projecting 16 points.

Brandon Ingram has collected more than 4.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 17 appearances, so with tonight's projection being 5, we're backing him to keep it rolling against the Nuggets.

Nuggets Box Scores

Nuggets Prop Bet Trends

Jokic has also collected more than 10.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 12 appearances, so when you consider our projections have him down for 11, this trend looks likely to roll on tonight.

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