We’re breaking down everything you need to know before you make any NBA bets or set your DFS lineups. We’re talking the best game environments where points will be flying, the hottest NBA injury news that’s moving lines and opening up value, and the best expert player prop picks for tonight’s action. All that and more in our NBA Betting Cheat Sheet today – Monday, December 15th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, December 15th
Our NBA betting cheat sheet is your one-stop snapshot to cut through the noise and zero in on where the edges actually are. Our team is here to break it down. Let’s get into it.
Check out some popular NBA player props on Underdog:
TOP NBA DFS GAMES
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz
- 239.5 Game Total, 1.5-point spread
- Both teams play at a top-5 pace, Utah 28th in defensive rating
- Anthony Davis GTD
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets
- 237 Game Total, 1-point spread
- National Broadcast on Peacock
Check out more of our NBA player props content for the 2025 season. As always, it’s 100% FREE:
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- NBA Betting Hub (Game Predictions & More)
- NBA DFS Injury Report
- Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting
- Daily Promo Roundup
NBA Injuries For Monday, December 15th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Monday morning):
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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De'Aaron Fox
SA
PG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Devin Vassell
SA
SG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Dylan Harper
SA
PG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Harrison Barnes
SA
SF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Jalen Brunson
NY
PG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Jordan Clarkson
NY
SG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Josh Hart
NY
SF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Julian Champagnie
SA
SF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Karl-Anthony Towns
NY
PF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Mikal Bridges
NY
SF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Mitchell Robinson
NY
C SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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OG Anunoby
NY
SF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Stephon Castle
SA
SG SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Victor Wembanyama
SA
PF SA @ NY
Today
8:30 PM ET
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/15
Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll! Let’s get into some picks.
BEST POINTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jaden Ivey > 7.5 Points
NBA Player Prop: P.J. Washington > 14.5 Points
Check out these free picks, along with the reasons for the selections!
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Kevin Love > 5.5 Rebounds
Love could push for 20 minutes tonight without Jusuf Nurkic. On the other side, Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford are both questionable, which could help clear the paint for Love.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Brandon Williams > 4.5 Assists
UPDATE: Williams has been downgraded to questionable.
There will be more playing time opportunities without D’Angelo Russell, who plays Williams’ position. The Mavericks also have a handful of other questionable bodies, which can only help the case for Williams. Jazz play at a very high pace and are terrible defensively.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS
Kawhi Leonard > 42.95 Fantasy Points – Kawhi has quietly been logging heavy minutes and playing some of his best basketball in a while. He’s averaging 28.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per 36 minutes through 15 games this season (Basketball Reference). That points average would be his highest since the 2019/20 season.
If James Harden ends up sitting (currently Q), he’d have to carry even harder in a home matchup against the Grizzlies. LA is favored by 4.5.
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