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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 and Pascal Siakam’s production. Detroit opened as a strong home favorite, reflecting their winning streak and Indiana’s struggles. See full NBA odds for market movement. Detroit has thrived even without Cade Cunningham, with Daniss Jenkins averaging 20.3 points and 7.7 assists over his last three games. Javonte Green and Paul Reed have stepped up, showing the Pistons’ depth. Detroit ranks 6th in possessions per game and 3rd

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. Cleveland opened as a moderate home favorite, reflecting their stronger record and Milwaukee’s inconsistency. See full NBA odds for market movement. Donovan Mitchell scored 30 in the win over Memphis, sparking a decisive fourth-quarter run. Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Jarrett Allen chipped in 16. Cleveland averages 121.1 points per game, ranking 7th, and leads the league in three-point attempts (46.1 per game).

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’ reliance on LaMelo Ball’s return and Miles Bridges’ two-way play. Toronto opened as a strong home favorite, reflecting their recent surge and Charlotte’s road struggles. See full NBA odds for market movement. Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett each scored 22 in the win over Indiana, while Scottie Barnes added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Toronto averages 120.5 points per game (10th) and ranks 5th in FG% at

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 up a high-scoring divisional rematch. Miami opened as a slight home favorite, reflecting their strong home record and New York’s road struggles. See full NBA odds for market movement. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 in Friday’s win over Miami, while Landry Shamet added a career-high 36. The Knicks rank 4th in scoring (122.1 ppg) and lead the league in threes made (16.8 per game). Defensively, they allow 115.2 points