NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - January 8

The contests in a Thursday NBA slate sure to please include the Cleveland Cavaliers squaring off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

Ready to explore the betting info for today's NBA action? Let's break down them together.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers

• Projected Favorite: Hornets (52.13% win probability)
• Spread: Hornets (-4.5)
• Total: 232.5
• Moneyline: Hornets -186, Pacers +156
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSIN, FDSSE, WAXN

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Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat

• Projected Favorite: Heat (63.88% win probability)
• Spread: Heat (-7.5)
• Total: 238.5
• Moneyline: Heat -255, Bulls +210
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSUN, CHSN, NBA TV

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

• Projected Favorite: Timberwolves (64.22% win probability)
• Spread: Timberwolves (-2.5)
• Total: 237.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves -138, Cavaliers +118
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSN, FDSOH

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Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks

• Projected Favorite: Mavericks (59.06% win probability)
• Spread: Mavericks (-5)
• Total: 242.5
• Moneyline: Mavericks -180, Jazz +152
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, KFAA

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All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

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