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The Indiana Pacers head to Fiserv Forum for a Saturday night showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tip is set for 8:00 PM ET in what could be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair. These two teams met multiple times during the In-Season Tournament — with Indiana winning more than expected. Milwaukee enters at 20-9, while the Pacers sit at 16-14. The Bucks have looked sharper defensively in December, while Indiana still leans on its elite pace and shooting to win shootouts. Expect fireworks — and possible playoff-level tension — in this Eastern Conference clash. Check the latest NBA odds for real-time line movement, but here’s where the market currently stands: The Pacers play fast — maybe too fast. They lead the league

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at Smoothie King Center in a quietly intriguing cross-conference battle. Tip is set for 8:00 PM ET. The Cavs come in winners of three straight, while New Orleans has gone 6-2 in their last eight and just took down the Bucks. Both teams have playoff aspirations, and this one may feel like a mini litmus test before the new year. Cleveland’s elite defense clashes with a Pelicans team that’s becoming one of the most efficient halfcourt units in the league when healthy. The market opened tight for a reason. These are the current lines. Always check the latest NBA odds for changes before placing bets. The Cavs are starting

The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) visit the Washington Wizards (5-24) on Saturday night in a matchup between two of the Eastern Conference’s worst records. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. While neither team is in playoff contention, this is still a live betting opportunity — with young talent, pace, and motivation all influencing the spread and total. Washington has lost four straight, but their offense has shown flashes, especially in transition. Charlotte enters this one off a rare win and could be getting healthier in the backcourt. It’s not pretty basketball, but bettors should still pay attention — especially to line movement and prop markets. Below are the current odds. Always track the latest NBA odds

The Los Angeles Clippers (7-21) return to action Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena after a much-needed 103-88 win over the Lakers. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden finally clicking, they’ll try to build momentum against a Houston Rockets (15-13) team that just blew a 14-point lead in a 125-124 OT loss to Sacramento. This is the second meeting between the two clubs this month. Houston edged L.A. 115-113 on December 11, with Ivica Zubac going off for 33 points — but he’s now sidelined with a sprained ankle. The Rockets are 1-4 in overtime games this season and just 4-10 on the road. The Clippers will look to capitalize on that with a tightened rotation and renewed urgency. These are