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The Phoenix Suns return home riding a 4-1 stretch and looking to build momentum despite losing Jalen Green to a hamstring injury. They’ll host the New Orleans Pelicans, who have dropped seven of their first nine games but saw a breakout performance from Trey Murphy III in Saturday’s loss to San Antonio. Phoenix opened as a strong favorite at home, where they’re 4-1 this season. The total sits at 228.5, reflecting both teams’ scoring potential and defensive gaps. See full NBA odds for market movement. Devin Booker continues to lead the way, nearly posting a triple-double (21-10-9) in Saturday’s win over the Clippers. With Jalen Green sidelined again, Grayson Allen and Collin Gillespie will see increased backcourt minutes. The Suns

The Chicago Bulls host the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center on Monday night, hoping to snap a two-game skid and contain a rejuvenated Spurs squad led by De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio enters with a 7-2 record and fresh momentum after Fox’s season debut, while Chicago looks to recover from blown leads and late-game execution issues in recent losses to Milwaukee and Cleveland. San Antonio opened as a slight road favorite, with the line holding steady after Fox’s return. The total sits at 234, reflecting both teams’ offensive upside and recent defensive lapses. See full NBA odds for market movement. Fox returned with 24 points on 64% shooting, leading eight Spurs in double figures. Wembanyama added

The Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers in what promises to be a high-scoring showdown at the Kaseya Center. Miami enters undefeated at home (4-0) and ranks second in the NBA in scoring, while Cleveland rides a four-game win streak and leads the league in three-point volume. With Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro sidelined, Miami’s depth will be tested against a Cavaliers team firing on all cylinders. The line opened with Cleveland as a sizable road favorite, reflecting Miami’s injury concerns and the Cavs’ recent scoring surge. The total is one of the highest on the board, driven by pace and offensive metrics. See full NBA odds for market movement. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.7 PPG and leads a Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night at the Spectrum Center, where both teams aim to rebound from recent losses. The Lakers dropped their first road game of the season in Atlanta, while the Hornets were overwhelmed early in Miami. With Charlotte’s defense allowing 121.0 points per game, Los Angeles may find the perfect setting to recalibrate its offense. The Lakers opened as 7.5-point favorites, with the total set at 229.5. The line reflects Charlotte’s defensive struggles and L.A.’s offensive ceiling, even without LeBron James. See full NBA odds for market movement. Luka Dončić continues to carry the load, averaging 37.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 9.5 assists. Despite a quiet night in Atlanta (22 points), he