Setting The Pick – NBA Cup Slate No. 2

Setting The Pick – NBA Cup Slate No. 2

As the second round of the NBA Cup tournament approaches, three key bets emerge with potential group-stage implications. Betting on NBA Cup nights has a unique advantage—teams that truly care about advancing often deliver their best performances.

Throughout the regular NBA season, veteran players or those managing injuries sometimes ease their intensity when possible. The league has long battled this issue of load management, but the NBA Cup introduces additional motivation. For several squads, this competition is an opportunity to assert themselves and gain recognition.

Last Friday’s eight-game slate offered a few unexpected outcomes. The Chicago Bulls upset the East Group C favorites, the New York Knicks (-105), as 5-point underdogs. Elsewhere, the Portland Trail Blazers edged out the title-contending Denver Nuggets with a last-second win as 5.5-point underdogs. These results dramatically shifted the odds: Chicago jumped from +550 to win their group to +210, taking the top spot.

“With the NBA Cup, certain teams are playing with a chip on their shoulder. This is a chance for up-and-coming squads to establish credibility.”

Author’s Summary

The NBA Cup intensifies competition, motivating teams to compete harder and producing eye-catching upsets and shifting group-stage odds.

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TSN TSN — 2025-11-07

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