Monday NBA Extremely Live Dog
Ross "The Boss" Benjamin has identified an NBA underdog on Monday night that is loaded with betting value. This pick is backed with an NBA betting system which has gone 38-12 SU (76%) since the start of the 2021-2022 season that backs the underdog in this matchup. Hence, the added betting value that comes along with that.
"The Boss" has gone a rock-solid 50-34 (60%) with his last 84 NBA premium picks and made a net profit of +34.66 units while doing so. He's also +164.75 net units of profit since 5/13/205 on his premium picks in all sports.
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Member Notes
Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (541) Los Angeles Lakers at (542) Sacramento Kings: Total | 10:10pm EST - Jan 12/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Under 229.5 (-112)
The Lakers have played 3-0 to the under in their last 3. Those 3 contests had an average total of 235.3 and there was only a combined 206.0 points scored per game. The Lakers have played 3-0 to the under on the road this season when playing against teams like Sacramento who have a win percentage of .250 or worse. During their previous 6 games the Lakers have only scored an average of 109.5 points per contest which is well below their season average.
Throughout their previous 7 games the Sacramento Kings have averaged just 101.1 points scored per contest which is well below their season average of 109.8. The Kings have played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 at home with an average total of 229.2 and a combined 213.2 points scored per game. The Kings have also played 9-3 to the under this season when facing teams like the Lakers who have a very good win percentage of between .600 to .700.
Bet on this game to go under the total of 228.0 or higher.
Consultant Bio
Ross Benjamin has made his reputation in the sports handicapping industry by being one of the sharpest prognosticators over the last 21 years. Included in professional sports handicapper Ron Raymond’s 2008 published book 50 Greatest Sports Betting Secrets, he probably says it best. One of the most underrated and sharpest sports handicappers I know is Ross Benjamin.
Ross’s sports betting advice is simple yet prophetic. If you want to be a successful sports handicapper, then start by thinking like an oddsmaker.