Best Fliff Bets Today: Top NBA Betting Predictions for January 9

We look to get back on the winning side tonight with three NBA picks from Fliff sports betting app. An interesting matchup will take place in Detroit when the Pistons host the Warriors. It’s a case of two franchises moving in different directions.

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The Pistons have won five straight, and eight of nine to move over .500 on the season. It’s an amazing contrast to last season, when Detroit tied an NBA record for consecutive losses with 28. Now, Detroit is rolling with a punchy offense and a surprisingly effective defense.

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Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers (-20.5 at +160)

On Wednesday, the Cavaliers held off the Thunder at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to snap that team’s 15-game winning streak. To say the Cavaliers used a balanced attack would be an understatement: eight players scored at least eight points, and seven topped 10 points. For Cleveland, the winning way flows from the All-Star backcourt of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.

On Thursday, the Raptors (8-29) draw the tall task of facing the Cavs. On paper, this contest is a mismatch. On a digital screen, this contest is a mismatch. Anywhere, this game is a mismatch. But, there are opportunities for the savvy Fliff bettor.

Locate the alternative point spread and check the box next to Cleveland -20.5. Odds are +160 on that wager for this game between Toronto and the Cavaliers. That means if the Cavs win  by at least 21, your $100 wager will win $160.

Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons (-3.5 at -105)

Detroit’s offense is getting production from the backcourt, led by star Cade Cunningham (28.3 PPG his last three games). But it’s the firepower of Malik Beasley (23 points on Wednesday) that’s sparking Detroit’s streak of success. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff has praised Beasley, who is in his first season in the red-white-and-blue of the Pistons. We anticipate a close contest, but Detroit should do enough to cover the spread.

Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks (Klay Thompson Under 16.5 Points, -125)

Here’s a Fliff player prop for the Mavs vs. Blazers game at American Airlines Center. Klay Thompson hasn’t scored more than 16 points since December 19. It won’t happen on Thursday against the Trail Blazers either. At this point of his career, Thompson is more a “chucker” than a sharpshooter. Take the under on 16.5 points at -125. That means you’ll need to wager $125 to win $100. But we love these odds.

Where to watch

Here’s the TV schedule for the three NBA games we previewed for Friday:

• Golden State vs Detroit Pistons, 7 PM ET: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and NBC Sports Bay Area
• Toronto vs Cleveland, 7 PM ET: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
• Portland vs Dallas, 8:30 PM ET: KFAA, WFAA KUNP, and KATU 2.2

Best NBA Odds for Jan. 9

Our next pick for Thursday NBA action is the Pistons -3.5 at home at -105. The Dubs have lost seven of their last eight on the road. The Pistons are on a four-game winning streak at home. This the back half of a road/home two-nighter, but we believe Detroit will be the superior team facing the old Warriors.