Basketball Best Bets - Sunday 2/1

Author

Caleb Carte
February 01, 2026

Good afternoon,

We are coming off a great 2-1 day yesterday!

Sunday gives us a strong NBA + NCAA Men’s Basketball slate, and after scanning the full board, I’ve narrowed it down to three positions that stand out the most today.

No forcing volume.
No guessing.
Just spots where the matchup and market line up.

🏀 Best Bet #1 — NBA

New York Knicks -4 vs Los Angeles Lakers

This sets up as a defensive control game for New York. The Knicks have consistently handled business at home, while the Lakers continue to struggle sustaining intensity for four quarters on the road.

This feels like one where New York gradually separates late rather than blowing it open early.

➡️ Play: Knicks -4

🏀 Best Bet #2 — NBA

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