It's another day of NBA betting and we're bringing you our top picks for Tuesday's NBA basketball games. Our Basketball Eternal betting bot has simulated every game thousands of times today, selecting the best player props and bets for Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Player props
1. Donte DiVincenzo has over 4.5 assists total (+134)
Odds: +134
Probability: 49.6%
Projection: 4.4
Advantage: 6.9%
Game: Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot has discovered the best bets of the day. Take us all the way to Minnesota, where we'll lock in the Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves. In this game, our betting bot has set its sights on Donte DiVincenzo who has over 4.5 assists total. In DiVincenzo's past 10 games, he has averaged a total of 4.6 assists per game. With both teams playing well so far, our model predicts that DiVincenzo will be forced to move the ball, resulting in an assist.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Donte DiVincenzo has over 4.5 assists total and +134 odds and a 6.9% advantagewhich is our best choice today.
2. De'Andre Hunter has over 4.5 total rebounds (+125)
Odds: +125
Probability: 49.9%
Projection: 4.5
Advantage: 5.4%
Game: Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
The next best bet found by our Basketball Forever Betting bot occurs in the Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves game, focusing on De'Andre Hunter totaling over 4.5 rebounds. So far this season, Hunter is averaging 4.5 rebounds per game and has rebounded 9/6/5/9/1 in the past five games. Our model suspects that he will continue this trend of grabbing loose balls that come his way, after going over that line 4/5 of his recent games. Our model thinks this is a solid bet for tonight's NBA roster.
Our model strongly recommends betting De'Andre Hunter has over 4.5 total reboundsand +125 odds and a 5.4% advantage.
3. LaMelo has over 4.5 total rebounds (+115)
Odds: +115
Probability: 51.6%
Projection: 4.8
Advantage: 5.1%
Game: Pacers vs. Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
According to our model, the final bet on tonight's best player in the NBA is LaMelo Ball in the Pacers-Hornets matchup. Our betting bot found LaMelo Ball to have over 4.5 rebounds total. So far this season, Ball has averaged 5.1 REB per game, and has contributed 7/2/6/2/5 REB in the past 5 games. Entering this game, the Pacers ranked third from bottom in rebounds per game, giving up an average of 47.5 rebounds to their opponents. Our model suspects Ball will have plenty of opportunities to surpass his numbers tonight against the Pacers.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Robot highly recommends betting LaMelo Ball has over 4.5 total reboundsand the detected 5.1% margin and +115 odds.
best choice
1. Hornets-3.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 52.1%
Advantage: 4.2%
Game: Pacers vs. Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found the best bet of the day, the Pacers vs. Hornets game. In this game, our model determines that Hornets -3.5 is a solid bet. In this game, both teams suffered a lot of injuries. Our model speculates that with the Pacers missing multiple starters, the Hornets will be able to take advantage and score points. Our model predicts that the Pacers will struggle to limit the Hornets' easy scoring, leading them to this specific number.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Hornets-3.5. and -110 odds and a 4.2% advantagewhich is our best bet today.
2. Timberwolves-2.5 (-115)
Odds: -115
Probability: 50.4%
Advantage: 3.7%
Game: Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
The next best bet found by our Basketball Forever Betting bot is between the Cavaliers and Timberwolves. Our model predicts the Timberwolves -2.5 to be a solid bet with today's lineup. The Timberwolves have reached this number in 4/5 of their last games. Entering this game, the Cavaliers suffered a large number of injuries, including Struss, Livingston and Wade. Our model predicts the Timberwolves will use these injuries to score points and make up the difference.
The play here is Timberwolves-2.5 and Odds -115. Our model has identified a 3.7% advantage For this particular bet.
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