We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Monday, December 8, 2025.
1. PELICANS +9.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 55.2%
Edge: 2.8%
Game: Spurs vs Pelicans (8PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Spurs vs Pelicans matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Pelicans +9.5 is a solid wager. Our Basketball Forever Betting bot believes that the Pelicans will be able to defend well enough to limit the Spurs easy buckets. The Pelicans have been able to cover this number in their last two head-to-head matchups against the Spurs. With the Pelicans being at home tonight, our model predicts that they’ll have a better chance of covering tonight. We predict that the Pelicans will have just the edge they need to cover this number again tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Pelicans +9.5. With -110 odds and a 2.8% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. SUNS +9.5 (-102)
Odds: -102
Probability: 52.9%
Edge: 2.4%
Game: Suns vs Timberwolves (7:30PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Suns vs Timberwolves matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Suns +9.5, coming in at -102 odds. Tonight marks the second time that these two teams will face off in the regular season, with the Timberwolves winning the first game 114-113. Our model predicts that although the Suns roster is suffering from injuries including Green and Booker, we predict that they’ll be able to hold off the Timberwolves enough to cover this particular number tonight. With the Timberwolves winning the last head-to-head matchup by only one point, our model predicts that the Suns will be able to pull through and cover tonight.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Suns +9.5 with -102 odds and a 2.4% edge.
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