NBA odds, lines, spreads, picks, predictions for Thursday, January 8: 3-way parlay pays nearly +600

A limited four-game slate highlights Thursday's NBA schedule. Among the notable NBA odds include Pacers vs. Hornets (-3.5), Heat (-7.5) vs. Bulls, Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (-2.5) and Mavericks (-7.5) vs. Jazz. Minnesota looks to extend its winning streak to four games, while Indiana looks to snap a 13-game losing skid.

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