A proven computer model from SportsLine has simulated Friday's NBA games 10,000 times, recommending a three-leg parlay with a potential payout over +500. The top pick sees the Sacramento Kings covering a 7.5-point spread against the Washington Wizards. Other notable matchups include the Clippers extending their streak and the Nets ending theirs.
Friday, January 16, 2026, features six NBA games, with betting lines highlighting several key contests. The model's predictions emphasize the Sacramento Kings (-7.5) versus the Washington Wizards at 10 p.m. ET. The Kings enter on a three-game winning streak, while the Wizards have lost four straight. Washington faces injuries to Khris Middleton (knee), Bilal Coulibaly (back), and Trae Young (quad), with Sacramento missing Keegan Murray (ankle).
Historically, the Kings have won five of the past eight meetings against Washington. The model's simulations project the Kings covering the spread nearly 70% of the time. It forecasts DeMar DeRozan leading Sacramento with 20.5 points, supported by seven players scoring at least 10.3 points. For the Wizards, six players are expected to reach 12.6 points or more, topped by Alex Sarr's 20.1 points.
Guards Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan power the Kings' offense, with LaVine averaging 20 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 32.9 minutes, and DeRozan at 19.1 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in 33.5 minutes. Other games include the Cavaliers (-2.5) vs. 76ers, Bulls (-1.5) vs. Nets, Clippers (-2.5) vs. Raptors, and Timberwolves (-4.5) vs. Rockets. The Clippers seek a fifth straight win, while the Nets aim to halt a five-game skid.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has generated over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on top-rated picks over eight-plus seasons, enters Week 13 of the 2025-26 season on a 34-15 roll for NBA spread picks. Full parlay details are available only on SportsLine.
