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NBA Best Bets Today: Top picks, predictions, expert analysis for Thursday 1/8/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top picks, predictions, expert analysis for Thursday 1/8/26

Sports Betting Picks NBA DraftKings Network

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By: DK.Network.Editors

Each day, DraftKings Network analysts share their favorite NBA bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. Below is a collection of the top NBA best bets for tonight’s slate.

To see all DraftKings betting analysis, head over to the DraftKings Network sports betting picks page!

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Bryan Armetta: Best NBA Player Props

Moussa Diabate 12+ rebounds (-103)

Matas Buzelis 18+ points (-110)

Lauri Markkanen under 2.5 three-pointers made (-125)

See Bryan’s full analysis and best bets here: Best NBA player prop bets for Thursday 1/8/26

Cooper Albers: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction/Pick

Best Bet: Cleveland Cavaliers Moneyline (+120)

See Cooper’s full analysis and best bets here: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Cooper Albers: Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Prediction/Pick

Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks -6.5 (-105)

See Cooper’s full analysis and best bets here: Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

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Disclaimer

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.