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Detroit gets Indiana at full strength, and that changes the handicap immediately. Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris are back in the mix, and Isaiah Stewart’s return gives the Pistons their usual defensive backbone in the second unit. Even with rust and some early sloppiness, Detroit still found a way to win last time out. That matters here because Indiana is playing better basketball, but it’s still a young team that can be pressured into mistakes when the game tightens late. If this turns into a possession game, Detroit has the more stable shot creation and the more consistent ability to finish defensive stops with rebounds. Check the number before tip on the latest NBA odds page. Indiana has

San Antonio hosts Minnesota looking to avoid the season sweep after dropping the first two meetings. The Spurs hit the midpoint at the top of the West and just snapped a brief skid with one of their cleanest offensive performances in weeks. Minnesota arrives on the second night of a back-to-back after a tight loss in Houston. The Timberwolves played well enough to win but gave the game away at the line and in the fourth quarter. This handicap starts with availability. Anthony Edwards has been managing a sore foot, and his status matters for Minnesota’s scoring floor and late-game shot creation. Shop the number and track movement on the latest NBA odds page before tip. Minnesota had been rolling

The Washington Wizards visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Denver has stayed near the top of the West even without Nikola Jokic lately, while Washington is still trying to stabilize after a rough stretch and a reshuffled rotation. Washington’s issues are familiar: scoring droughts, too many empty possessions, and a defense that can’t hold up once the first rotation wave hits. Without Trae Young, the Wizards are leaning on Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George to create more of the offense, but that often turns into tougher late-clock looks against organized teams. The bigger problem is margin for error. Washington can play a solid three quarters

The Toledo Rockets look to build on their offensive momentum, while the Kent State Golden Flashes aim to defend their home floor in this MAC showdown at the MAC Center. Kent State enters as the favorite, but Toledo’s scoring depth makes this line competitive. Current market: Check College Basketball Odds for live updates and sharper angles. The Rockets average 82.7 points per game, with Sonny Wilson, Leroy Blyden Jr., and Aidan Hadaway leading the offense. Wilson’s 25 points vs Ohio highlighted his consistency, while Blyden’s 24 points showcased his impact. Toledo’s shooting efficiency (47.7% FG, 73rd nationally) and free-throw accuracy (78.1%, 37th nationally) underscore their strengths. Their 10-7 record and 3-4 road mark show resilience, making them a dangerous underdog.