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The Bucks go for their third straight win behind breakout scoring from Ryan Rollins, while the Kings try to stop a three-game slide. Milwaukee is playing efficient team basketball even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, but his status is a major variable for bettors. Sacramento is competing, but their late-game execution and defensive stretches have cost them repeatedly. This matchup comes down to depth vs star power, and whether Sacramento can get stops on the road. Sportsbooks opened Milwaukee around -4.5 with a total near 233.5. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain status is keeping markets cautious — if he’s ruled in, expect movement toward -6 or higher. The total stays elevated because both teams rank top 10 in pace, and Milwaukee has scored 120+

Minnesota and Charlotte both enter this matchup trying to stop two-game losing streaks. The Timberwolves are adjusting without Anthony Edwards, while the Hornets are struggling defensively despite strong offensive numbers from LaMelo Ball. The edges in this matchup come down to physicality inside, perimeter creation, and which team can find late-game execution after both suffered close losses this week. Minnesota opened as a -5.5 road favorite with the total set at 229.5. The line has held steady, signaling tight early action from both public and sharper bettors. The total reflects expectations of pace and offensive efficiency — Charlotte ranks top 10 in scoring, while Minnesota has allowed 115+ in consecutive games. Live updates are available on the NBA odds board.

Orlando snapped a four-game skid with a complete effort against Charlotte and now travels to Washington looking for back-to-back wins. The Wizards are young, high-paced, and turnover-prone, but the return of Bilal Coulibaly injected energy into a team still searching for rhythm. This matchup pits Orlando’s structured defense and physical wings against Washington’s pace-heavy scoring approach. Orlando opened as an 8.5-point favorite with the total at 236.5. Early movement has held steady with slight public lean toward the Magic after their 123-107 win over Charlotte. The total reflects expectations of an up-tempo game — Washington ranks near the top in pace, while Orlando has allowed over 120 points per game during their losing streak. Live updates are available on the

Detroit enters Week 9 rested, efficient, and undefeated at home. Minnesota brings back J.J. McCarthy, hoping his return can stabilize a struggling offense that hasn’t scored more than 22 points in four straight games. The matchup is defined by trench pressure and execution: the Lions win with balance, protection, and red-zone efficiency, while Minnesota needs explosive plays and turnover swings to keep pace. The Lions opened as −8.5 favorites, total 48.5. Early money leaned toward Detroit and the over, reflecting trust in Detroit’s scoring floor and skepticism about Minnesota’s defense indoors. There hasn’t been strong resistance from sharps yet — but if the number hits -9.5 or higher, you may see buy-back on the Vikings. You can monitor line movement