Top 3 NBA Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (12/9)

After a few rocky days, the team got back to winning ways on Wednesday. After a quiet Thursday, we have another full Friday slate. I'm dialed in on three games I think there is some value remaining on.

The Knicks are on a two-game winning streak and are top 10 in the league in defensive FG% and 3PT%. The Hornets lost their third game in five and they are allowing more than 115 points per game.

The Pelicans are on a five-game winning streak and are top of the Western Conference. The Suns are struggling and have lost three of four games. They have allowed 122 points or more in all of their defeats.

Bucks and Mavericks are playing a late marquee game. The Bucks have won six of their last seven games. Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 30+ points in eight straight games and Luka Doncic has 30 or more in seven of his last 10. Both teams are among the best defensively.

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