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The Saturday NBA schedule tips early with a cross-conference matinee matchup as the Minnesota Timberwolves travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Minnesota rides a four-game win streak into this matchup and is 25-13 on the season,
The reason for this success isn’t a secret, either. Their three stars – Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George – are all healthy and finally seem to be finding chemistry. The Sixers also have a fair amount of depth beyond those big names, with contributors like VJ Edgecombe (16.4 PPG) chipping in on many nights.
Wednesday’s NBA DFS main slate is a massive 12-gamer that presents a wide range of game environments. Several contests carry elevated totals, but many also come with significant blowout risk, creating a tricky balance between upside and risk of losing minutes.
As we enter a new year, we shine a spotlight on the 2026 NBA Draft, which features a loaded class with multiple potential stars to enter the league.
Now, the model has scoured the latest NBA odds and locked in three confident NBA best bets. If you successfully parlay its picks, you'd be looking at a payout of over +600. You can only see the model's NBA picks at SportsLine.
With the calendar turning to the New Year, the NBA MVP race is starting to take real shape. Contenders are separating themselves, storylines are forming, and sportsbooks are adjusting quickly based on performances and team success.
Cason Wallace leads the NBA in steals and is undervalued in prediction markets. Here's why he's a smart bet to finish the season as steals per game leader.
A limited four-game slate composes Thursday's NBA schedule. Among the notable NBA odds include Pacers vs. Hornets (-3.5), Heat (-7.5) vs. Bulls, Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (-2.5) and Mavericks (-7.5) vs. Jazz. Minnesota looks to extend its winning streak to four games, while Indiana looks to snap a 13-game losing skid.