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The hardwood has never looked more promising as we dive into some thrilling NBA matchups this January 6, 2026. With our simulations revving up the excitement, let's take a closer look at what to expect from tonight's marquee games.
First up, we have the Orlando Magic heading to the nation's capital to take on the Washington Wizards. This clash is as tight as they come, with our models giving the Wizards a slight edge, predicting a final score of 114.5 to 113.4. Washington holds a 51% win probability, making them the narrow favorites.
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Keep an eye on Orlando's dynamic duo, Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane. Banchero is projected to light up the scoreboard with 24.4 points, alongside grabbing 9.2 rebounds and dishing out 4.3 assists. Meanwhile, Bane is expected to contribute significantly with 22.8 points and 7 rebounds. For the Wizards, CJ McCollum will be pivotal, likely leading the charge with 22 points, complemented by Alex Sarr's expected 17.9 points and 9.2 rebounds.
Next, the Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings in a showdown that promises fireworks. Our simulations predict a razor-thin victory for Dallas, 115.0 to 114.0, with a 51% chance of them coming out on top.
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Anthony Davis of the Mavericks is projected to dominate the boards with a whopping 14.6 rebounds, adding 21.4 points to his tally. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg is expected to contribute significantly with 19.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. For the Kings, Zach LaVine (19.4 points) and DeMar DeRozan (18.1 points) will need to be at their best to counter the Mavericks' threat.
In our third marquee matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to comfortably handle the Indiana Pacers, with a predicted score of 117.0 to 107.3. The Cavaliers have a 62% win probability, according to our model.
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Evan Mobley is set to be a force for Cleveland, likely posting 17.5 points and grabbing an impressive 12.6 rebounds. Darius Garland is also in the spotlight, expected to contribute 16 points and 5.3 assists. Pascal Siakam will be key for the Pacers, projected to score 20.9 points and snag 10.4 rebounds.
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