The Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors square off for one of many exciting matchups on the NBA slate today. Want to improve your chances ahead of today’s NBA games? Take a look at our betting preview below. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. NBA Spread and Total Picks – January 3 Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Spread: Pistons -5.5 Spread Pick: Pistons (Projected to win by 8.2 points) Total: 216.5 points Total Pick: Over (222.8 total projected points) Game Time: 7:00 PM ET Game Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan TV Channel: FDSDET and FDSSE Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Spread: Magic -1.5 Spread Pick: Magic (Projected to win by 4.8 points) Total: 214.5 points Total Pick: Over (220 total projected points) Game Time: 7:30 PM ET Game Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario TV Channel: SportsNet and FDSFL Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks Spread: Thunder -5.5 Spread Pick: Thunder (Projected to win by 6.8 points) Total: 221.5 points Total Pick: Over (222.5 total projected points) Game Time: 8:00 PM ET Game Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and FDSOK Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards Spread: Pelicans -5.5 Spread Pick: Pelicans (Projected to win by 2.3 points) Total: 232.5 points Total Pick: Over (227.7 total projected points) Game Time: 8:00 PM ET Game Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports and MNMT Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics Spread: Celtics -3.5 Spread Pick: Rockets (Projected to win by 0.8 points) Total: 221.5 points Total Pick: Over (223.9 total projected points) Game Time: 8:00 PM ET Game Location: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas TV Channel: SCHN and NBCS-BOS Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Spread: Cavaliers -6.5 Spread Pick: Cavaliers (Projected to win by 2.6 points) Total: 229.5 points Total Pick: Over (230.4 total projected points) Game Time: 8:30 PM ET Game Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas TV Channel: KFAA and FDSOH Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs Spread: Nuggets -7.5 Spread Pick: Nuggets (Projected to win by 7.6 points) Total: 234.5 points Total Pick: Over (230.6 total projected points) Game Time: 9:00 PM ET Game Location: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado TV Channel: ALT, KTVD, and FDSSW Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies Spread: Kings -4.5 Spread Pick: Grizzlies (Projected to win by 4 points) Total: 237.5 points Total Pick: Over (232.8 total projected points) Game Time: 10:00 PM ET Game Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California TV Channel: NBCS-CA and FDSSE Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks Spread: Lakers -3.5 Spread Pick: Lakers (Projected to win by 3 points) Total: 231.5 points Total Pick: Over (231.8 total projected points) Game Time: 10:30 PM ET Game Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California TV Channel: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSSE Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch ESPN originals, The Last Dance and more NBA content on ESPN+. Use our link to sign up for ESPN+ or the Disney bundle. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 3 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.