Race to 10 bets (first team to score 10 points) are fun and quick ways to place bets for those who aren't exactly interested in waiting until the final buzzer sounds for potential gains or losses.
Here's a look at three Race to 10 bets you need to consider for the NBA's slate of games on Tuesday, January 16, 2024:
*Race to 10 records accurate as of Jan. 15, 2024
Denver Nuggets Vs. Philadelphia 76ers
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | -111 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | -115 |
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers, -115
The Philadelphia 76ers got out to a hot start on Monday at home against the Houston Rockets (10-5 at 8:15 mark of first quarter), and while on the second night of a back-to-back slate, the crowd at Wells Fargo Center will be loud and alive in this hotly-anticipated matchup against the reigning NBA champions.
Sacramento Kings Vs. Phoenix Suns
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | +120 |
| Phoenix Suns | -154 |
Pick: Phoenix Suns, -154
We'll use the most recent matchup (on Phoenix's floor, mind you) on December 08, 2023 as a reference point here to take the Phoenix Suns, who went up 11-2 in the first quarter on the Sacramento Kings before ultimately losing in the end. This isn't a moneyline or spread bet, though, so in the Race to 10, the edge at home and history sides with Phoenix.
Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. Los Angeles Clippers
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +106 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -136 |
Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder, +106
The lone underdog pick in Race to 10 bets for the day, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank fourth in the Association in first quarter scoring at 30.6 points while the Los Angeles Clippers are just 21st at 27.9 points. Whether or not you find that logic in a Race to 10 bet flawed is ultimately up to you, but it does paint a grander picture.
