NBA Previews

Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Preview The Detroit Pistons host the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena in NBA Cup play. Detroit owns the East’s best record at 11-2 and rides a nine-game winning streak, while Indiana sits at 1-12 and has dropped seven straight. Bettors will weigh the Pistons’ depth and defensive toughness against the Pacers’ pace-heavy style

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Arena in a Central Division clash. Cleveland enters at 9-5, riding Donovan Mitchell’s late-game heroics, while Milwaukee sits at 8-6 after a blowout loss to the Lakers. Bettors will weigh the Cavaliers’ home-court advantage against the Bucks’ elite shooting efficiency led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview The Toronto Raptors return home to face the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is 8-5 after a 4-1 road trip and has won seven of its last eight, while Charlotte sits at 4-9 and has dropped five of six. Bettors will weigh the Raptors’ balanced offense and defensive efficiency against the Hornets’

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