Today’s NBA slate features several top-tier games, including the matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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NBA Spread and Total Picks – January 5

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics

• Spread: Thunder -2.5
• Spread Pick: Thunder (Projected to win by 5.1 points)
• Total: 222.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (222.6 total projected points)
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Game Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS, FDSOK, and NBA TV
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets

• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV Channel: FDSOH and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans -3.5
• Spread Pick: Wizards (Projected to win by 2.9 points)
• Total: 237.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (228.5 total projected points)
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia
• TV Channel: MNMT and Gulf Coast Sports

Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz

• Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
• Game Location: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
• TV Channel: KJZZ and FDSFL
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• Spread: Rockets -5.5
• Spread Pick: Rockets (Projected to win by 8.3 points)
• Total: 221.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (222.2 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV Channel: SportsNet LA and SCHN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings

• Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Game Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
• TV Channel: NBCS-BA and NBCS-CA
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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