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The Miami Heat head to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with tipoff set for 8:00 PM ET. Miami enters this matchup as a 7-point road favorite (-7.0, -111) with a moneyline of -263, while the Bulls sit at +7.0 (-111) and +216 on the moneyline. The total is one of the higher on the board at 241.5, signaling expectations for an offensive battle rather than a defensive slugfest. Miami has been rolling lately, winning seven of its last ten behind consistent two-way execution and better outside shooting. The Bulls, however, remain stuck in an identity crisis. They play faster but defend slower, ranking bottom 10 in defensive efficiency over the past

The Dallas Mavericks travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in what looks like a pace-driven Western Conference clash. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Dallas is laying -7.5 (-113) with a moneyline of -290, while the Jazz sit as home underdogs at +7.5 (-109) and +238 on the moneyline. The total is high at 237.5 (-110), suggesting oddsmakers expect tempo, transition, and a lot of scoring. The Mavericks come in hot, winning six of their last seven behind Luka Dončić’s heavy usage and red-hot offense. Utah, meanwhile, is struggling to stay afloat in the standings, dropping four of their last five while ranking near the bottom defensively

The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. This is a clean handicapping game because both teams want to win with defense and discipline, not chaos. If you like betting matchups where every empty possession matters, this is your card. Minnesota is laying 3 at home with the Timberwolves -3.0 (-111) and the Cavaliers +3.0 (-111). The moneyline is priced with Minnesota as a modest favorite, and the total is sitting in the low 200s, which fits the way these teams prefer to play. TV and streaming availability will vary by market, but the betting story is universal: Cleveland needs enough half-court

Drake heads to Carver Arena on Wednesday night looking to halt a rocky stretch as they face off against a Bradley team that’s thriving at home. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET in Peoria, with the Braves laying -6.5 on their home floor. Bradley enters 12–3 overall and near the top of the Missouri Valley standings, while the Bulldogs sit at 10–5, but have stumbled in recent outings. With league positioning tightening up, this is a crucial midweek test for both programs — especially Drake, which is already on the wrong side of a multi-team logjam. The line opened around -5 and moved quickly toward Bradley, signaling sharp interest in the home side. The total sits at 144.5, reflecting