NBA Previews

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Preview The Miami Heat host the New York Knicks at Kaseya Center in NBA Cup play. Miami enters at 7-6, dealing with injuries to Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, while New York sits at 8-4 but is without Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. Both teams split their first two meetings this season, setting

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in NBA Cup play. Oklahoma City enters at 13-1, riding a five-game defensive surge, while New Orleans sits at 2-11 under interim coach James Borrego. Bettors will weigh the Thunder’s elite defense against the Pelicans’ attempt to build

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center in NBA Cup play. Minnesota enters at 8-5, looking to rebound from a loss to Denver, while Dallas sits at 4-10 after an overtime win over Portland. Bettors will weigh the Timberwolves’ offensive firepower against the Mavericks’ short-rest challenge and defensive perimeter discipline.

Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview The Denver Nuggets host the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena in NBA Cup play. Denver enters at 10-2, riding a seven-game winning streak and unbeaten at home, while Chicago sits at 6-6 after a double-overtime loss in Utah. Bettors will weigh the Nuggets’ depth and efficiency against the Bulls’ offensive upside and road

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in NBA Cup play. Oklahoma City owns the league’s best record at 12-1, riding a four-game winning streak with dominant margins. Charlotte, 4-8, split its last two games against Milwaukee and welcomed back LaMelo Ball, who adds playmaking and leadership. Bettors

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at American Airlines Center in NBA Cup play. Los Angeles is 3-8 and trying to snap a six-game losing streak, while Dallas sits at 3-9 and off to its worst 12-game start since 2017-18. Both teams are shorthanded, making this matchup

Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview The Golden State Warriors return to Frost Bank Center for a quick rematch against the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Cup West Group C play. Golden State snapped a six-game road skid with a 125-120 win on Wednesday, powered by Stephen Curry’s 46 points. San Antonio, unbeaten at home before that