NBA Previews

Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Indiana Pacers head to Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET, and the early market has Charlotte favored by 3.5 at home. That number matters because it’s not just saying “Hornets win.” It’s saying Charlotte

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Miami Heat head to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with tipoff set for 8:00 PM ET. Miami enters this matchup as a 7-point road favorite (-7.0, -111) with a moneyline of -263, while the Bulls sit at +7.0

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Dallas Mavericks travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in what looks like a pace-driven Western Conference clash. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Dallas is laying -7.5 (-113) with a moneyline of -290, while

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. This is a clean handicapping game because both teams want to win with defense and discipline, not chaos. If you like betting

San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview San Antonio returns home facing uncertainty around Victor Wembanyama’s availability. The Spurs dropped a 106-105 decision in Memphis on Tuesday despite Wembanyama’s return from injury, where he scored 30 points in limited minutes off the bench. Execution and late-game focus proved costly, and the Spurs now turn quickly to a Lakers

New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview New York returns home under pressure. After public confidence from ownership earlier in the week, the Knicks followed with their worst performance of the season in a 121-90 loss at Detroit. That defeat extended New York’s losing streak to four, its longest of the year, and exposed offensive stagnation and defensive

Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview Detroit opened its six-game homestand with authority, dismantling New York in a 121-90 win that reinforced its identity as a defensive-first contender. The Pistons controlled every phase, forcing turnovers, dictating pace, and never letting the Knicks settle. Cade Cunningham orchestrated the offense, while Detroit’s depth carried the load despite multiple starters sitting. Chicago

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Preview Charlotte returns home with momentum after its most impressive win of the season. The Hornets dominated Oklahoma City 124-97 on Monday, snapping the defending champions’ rhythm from the opening tip. It capped a strong road swing and reinforced the growth Charlotte has shown over the past two weeks. Toronto arrives playing better basketball

Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Betting Preview Memphis continues to compete despite overwhelming injury issues. The Grizzlies snapped a four-game skid Tuesday by beating San Antonio with a lineup missing multiple starters and key rotation pieces. Coach Tuomas Iisalo praised the group’s effort, pointing to fight and execution from players forced into expanded roles. Phoenix arrives playing solid basketball. The