Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop bets [January 7, 2026]

Jan 7, 2026 - 11:30

The Detroit Pistons kick off Wednesday night’s slate of games with a divisional matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

Nearing the halfway point of the regular season, the Detroit Pistons have built a strong case for being the best team in the East as they currently have a 3.5 game lead for first in the conference standings. In a favorable matchup against Chicago, expect the Pistons to continue to pull away from the rest of the field as they face off against a Bulls defense who severely struggles in coverage.

With twelve games tipping off on Wednesday night, there are plenty of markets to wager on which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.

Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop bets

Find the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s NBA prop bets.

Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons (7:00pm, EST)

Cade Cunningham over 37.5 points + assists: (-117) at Caesars Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, the Detroit Pistons have seen their odds to win the NBA Championship skyrocket as they reside in the top-10 in Net Rating on both sides of the court.

Cade Cunningham has played a major role in their hot start to the year as the Pistons guard is averaging 26.7 Points and 9.6 Assists per game while shooting 46.0% from the field.

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest against Chicago, expect Cunningham to continue to thrive as he faces off against a Bulls defense who ranks near dead last in Defensive Efficiency.

With the Bulls struggling in coverage, Cunningham will be able to consistently slash through the middle of their defense to either generate a high quality shot near the rim or kick it out to a wide open spot up shooter.

Isaiah Stewart over 7.5 rebounds: (-117) at Caesars Sportsbook

After being slotted into the second unit, Isaiah Stewart has struggled to stuff the stat sheet as the Pistons center is averaging just 5.6 Rebounds per game.

With Jalen Duren out with an injury, as well as the Bulls fielding just one big in their starting rotation, positive regression looms large over Stewart as he will be able to take advantage of the extra space in the interior and generate a higher volume of Rebound Opportunities.

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder (8:00pm, EST)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 30.5 points (-116) at FanDuel Sportsbook

After winning the MVP award last year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been able to carry over his success into this season as the Oklahoma City Thunder guard is averaging 31.6 Points per game while shooting 41.0% from three and 54.8% from the field.

His production has helped turn the Thunder into a formidable unit as the reigning NBA Champions rank fifth in Offensive Efficiency.

In a Western Conference matchup against Utah, SGA will be able to build on his momentum as he faces off against a Jazz defense who ranks dead last in Defensive Efficiency and in Opposing Effective Field Goal Percentage.

For some more exposure, escalator bet SGA’s Points prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs at the best available odds.

Jusuf Nurkic under 10.5 points: (-115) at BetMGM Sportsbook

On the other side of the court, Jusuf Nurkic draws a tough assignment as he faces off against a Thunder defense who comfortably leads the league in Defensive Efficiency.

Especially with Chet Holmgren roaming the middle as the Thunder center‘s length will consistently lessen the quality of Nurkic’s shot attempts in the paint which increases his chances of staying under the total on his Points prop.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers (10:00pm, EST)

Portland Trail Blazers team total under 109.5: (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook

With Portland’s offense ranking near the bottom of the board in Offensive Efficiency, the Trail Blazers have been forced to play in high variance contests which lowers their chances of winning. Their struggles from the perimeter makes it easier for opposing defenses to shift their coverage as their offense also ranks 27th in Three Point Completion Percentage.

Unfortunately for the Trail Blazers, their struggles on offense are poised to persist on Wednesday night as they face off against the Houston Rockets who rank sixth in Defensive Efficiency and fourth in Opposing True Shooting Percentage.

Even with Alperen Sengun out with an injury, the Trail Blazers lack of production from the perimeter will allow the Rockets to sag their coverage to help smother their shots in the interior.

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Kody Malstrom

Kody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.

Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.

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