Thursday features 5 games on the NBA New Year’s Day slate with start times ranging from 6:00 PM ET to 10:30 PM ET. Can the Mavericks cover the 1.5-point spread as home underdogs against the 76ers? Will the Celtics defeat the Kings by 10+ points at the Golden 1 Center? Read on for our Thursday NBA Best Bets Jan. 1 article.

The Dallas Mavericks have to be pleased with the way their top draft pick Cooper Flagg has excelled during his debut NBA season. While the Western Conference team currently sits 12th, Flagg’s emergence as one of the best young players in the NBA has been refreshing for Dallas.

The Portland Trail Blazers are looking for their second win in as many nights after taking down the Celtics 114-108 as +9.5 underdogs on Sunday.  On the flip si

Dallas Mavericks apply for Disabled Player Exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum as injuries derail the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their five-game road trip with a stop in Texas for their upcoming clash against the Dallas Mavericks.

Just a day after toppling the Celtics at home, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to build some further momentum when they take on the Dallas Mavericks on the second night of a back-to-back.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sacramento Kings due to right adductor pain. Davis suffered the injury during the Christmas Day loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings are set to face each other at their upcoming fixture of the ongoing NBA 2025-26 season. The Mavericks are 11th in the Western Conference with a disappointing 12-20 record.