NBA Predictions for 1/8/2026
Predictions generated by game simulations using pace, efficiency, and matchup data. Updated throughout the day with the latest injury and roster information.
| 1/8/2026 NBA Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date/Time | Matchup | Prediction | Actual | Result |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Indiana Pacers @ Charlotte Hornets  ML: -115 / -115Spd: +1.5O/U: 235.5 | Charlotte Hornets WIN 113.8-109.3 won 58.55% of sims, average margin of 4.5 | Indiana Pacers wins 114-112 |  |
| 1/8/2026 8 PM |  Cleveland Cavaliers @ Minnesota Timberwolves  ML: +105 / -135Spd: +1.5O/U: 246.5 | Minnesota Timberwolves WIN 121.2-116.2 won 62.29% of sims, average margin of 4.9 | Minnesota Timberwolves wins 131-122 |    |
| 1/8/2026 9 PM |  Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz  ML: -130 / +100Spd: +1.5O/U: 234.5 | Utah Jazz WIN 117.8-116.4 won 55.43% of sims, average margin of 1.4 | Utah Jazz wins 116-114 | |
Legend/Totals
| Correct Picks | 2 (66.7%) |
| Incorrect Picks | 1 (33.3%) |
| Final Margin within 5 Pts | 2 (66.7%) |
| Beat the Spread | 2 (66.7%) |
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