We're back with a number of attractive options to bet on tonight's NBA roster. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly determined the best bets for Monday, December 8, 2025.
1. Pelicans +9.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 55.2%
Advantage: 2.8%
Game: Spurs vs. Pelicans (8 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found the best bet of the day, the Spurs vs. Pelicans game. Our model identifies the Pelicans +9.5 as a solid bet in this game. Our Basketball Forever betting bot believes the Pelicans will be able to defend well enough to limit the Spurs' easy shots. The Pelicans have been able to cover that number in their last two games against the Spurs. Since the Pelicans are playing at home tonight, our model predicts they will have a better chance in coverage tonight. We predict the Pelicans will be good enough to hit that number again tonight.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Pelicans +9.5. and -110 odds and a 2.8% advantagewhich is our best choice today.
2. Sun +9.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 52.9%
Advantage: 2.4%
Game: Suns vs. Timberwolves (7:30 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Suns vs. Timberwolves game, and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its sights on the Suns at +9.5 at -102 odds. Tonight is the second meeting between the two teams in the regular season. In the first game, the Timberwolves won 114-113. Our model predicts that despite the Suns' roster dealing with injuries including Green and Booker, we predict they will be able to prevent the Timberwolves from reaching that specific number tonight. With the Timberwolves winning the final matchup by just one point, our model predicts the Suns will be able to weather the storm and cover tonight.
Our model recommends sprinkling Sun +9.5 and -102 odds and a 2.4% margin.
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