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The Indiana Pacers host the Chicago Bulls at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Saturday NBA Cup action. Chicago’s defense has collapsed without Isaac Okoro, while Indiana is injury-plagued but riding momentum from a blowout win. Bettors must weigh the Bulls’ offensive firepower against the Pacers’ depleted roster and home resilience. Chicago opened as road favorites despite defensive struggles. See full NBA odds for market movement. The Bulls allowed 123 points in a loss to Charlotte, their 11th straight game giving up 120+. Coby White and Josh Giddey each scored 25, with Giddey nearly posting another triple-double. Chicago ranks fifth in scoring (121.0 PPG) and seventh in threes made, but defensive lapses remain glaring. Without Okoro, Billy Donovan’s team lacks a stopper and

The Boston Celtics visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Saturday NBA Cup action. Both teams sit at 10-8, but Boston enters off a statement win over Detroit while Minnesota looks to halt a three-game slide. Bettors must weigh the Celtics’ defense and perimeter shooting against the Timberwolves’ home-court edge and star scoring. Minnesota opened as favorites at home despite recent losses. See full NBA odds for market movement. Boston snapped Detroit’s 13-game win streak with a 117-114 victory, led by Jaylen Brown’s 33 points and Derrick White’s 27. The Celtics rank fourth in threes made per game (15.3) and second in points allowed (110.2). Their defense forced nine steals and seven blocks against Detroit, showing resilience despite missing

The Detroit Pistons visit the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Saturday NBA Cup action. Detroit looks to rebound after back-to-back losses ended their 13-game streak, while Miami rides a six-game surge with Tyler Herro and Norman Powell building chemistry. Bettors must weigh the Pistons’ rebounding and defense against the Heat’s pace and home dominance. Miami opened as slight home favorites given their streak and 9-1 home record. See full NBA odds for market movement. Cade Cunningham posted 39 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the loss to Orlando, but turnovers (eight of Detroit’s 24) proved costly. Jalen Duren added 16 points and 12 rebounds, reinforcing Detroit’s strength on the glass. The Pistons rank eighth in FG% (48.2), sixth

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Saturday NBA Cup action. Both teams enter off losses and complete a back-to-back set. Milwaukee looks to snap a seven-game skid with Giannis Antetokounmpo back, while Brooklyn seeks focus and effort after three straight defeats. Bettors must weigh the Bucks’ shooting efficiency against the Nets’ perimeter volume and defensive activity. Milwaukee opened as double-digit favorites at home despite their losing streak. See full NBA odds for market movement. Brooklyn fell 115-103 to Philadelphia, their third straight loss. Egor Demin led with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Noah Clowney added 16. The Nets rank sixth in three-point attempts per game, giving them volume from deep, and second in steals