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 – Friday, December 19th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 19th
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.
Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?
Spurs vs Hawks
- Game Total (O/U): 240
- 2.5-point spread
- Wemby likely still limited, Trae OUT
- Hawks on second leg of back-to-back set
- Atlanta top 5 in pace
Bulls vs Cavaliers
- A grudge match from a few days ago
- Chicago 22nd in defensive rating, Cleveland 12th–no longer a juggaranut
- Both teams play at a top 5 pace
- Donovan Mitchell (illness) questionable to play
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NBA Injuries For Friday, December 19th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Friday morning):
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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Anthony Black
ORL
PG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Ausar Thompson
DET
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Cade Cunningham
DET
PG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Desmond Bane
ORL
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Duncan Robinson
DET
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Franz Wagner
ORL
SF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Goga Bitadze
ORL
C DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Isaiah Stewart
DET
PF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jalen Duren
DET
C DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jalen Suggs
ORL
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Jamal Cain
ORL
SF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Javonte Green
DET
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Kevin Huerter
DET
SG DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Paolo Banchero
ORL
PF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Tobias Harris
DET
SF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Tristan da Silva
ORL
PF DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Wendell Carter Jr.
ORL
C DET @ ORL
Today
8:00 PM ET
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Ajay Mitchell
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Alex Caruso
OKC
SG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Cason Wallace
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Chet Holmgren
OKC
C OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Collin Gillespie
PHO
PG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Devin Booker
PHO
SG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Dillon Brooks
PHO
SF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Grayson Allen
PHO
SF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Hartenstein
OKC
C OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Joe
OKC
SG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Jalen Green
PHO
SG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Jaylin Williams
OKC
PF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Jordan Goodwin
PHO
PG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Luguentz Dort
OKC
SF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Mark Williams
PHO
C OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Oso Ighodaro
PHO
PF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Royce O'Neale
PHO
PF OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC
PG OKC @ PHO
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Aaron Gordon
DEN
PF MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Ayo Dosunmu
MIN
PG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Bones Hyland
MIN
PG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Bruce Brown
DEN
SG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Cameron Johnson
DEN
PF MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Christian Braun
DEN
SG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Jaden McDaniels
MIN
PF MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Jamal Murray
DEN
PG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Julius Randle
MIN
PF MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Mike Conley
MIN
PG MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Naz Reid
MIN
C MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Nikola Jokić
DEN
C MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Rudy Gobert
MIN
C MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
DEN
SF MIN @ DEN
Today
10:30 PM ET
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/19
Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll! We have some awesome games on tap for tonight, including an Amazon Prime double-header:
- Knicks (-4.5) vs. 76ers – 7 p.m. EST
- Wolves vs. Thunder (-7.5) – 9:30 p.m. EST
Let’s break it down!
BEST POINTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Derrick White > 18 Points
Justin Carlucci wrote about White on our best NBA player props page. Check out the full analysis about why he thinks White could crush vs. Miami on Friday.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Rudy Gobert > 9.5 Rebounds
The Thunder are a great rebounding team, but Minnesota will need Gobert’s size in the paint against Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren. They’ll also be desperate for rim protection against SGA and his many drives to the paint. Gobert has been great this year when he’s received a full complement of minutes. Barring foul trouble or injury, he should have that opportunity on Friday.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Tyrese Maxey > 6.5 Assists
This is a really interesting number at plus-money on most books. There has been a Joel Ebmiid on/off correlation with this one. When Embiid has been off the floor for the past few years, Maxey has distributed less.
UPDATE: Embiid has been ruled OUT.
Across 200+ minutes while sharing the court with Embiid this season, Maxey averages 7.23 assists per 36 minutes. Of course, now, Paul George is in the fold, but it’s nice to see Embiid make things for others, and there could be some easy pick-and-roll looks for the Sixers’ duo.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Jaylen Brown > 45.25 Fantasy Points
The Celtics have been leaning on Brown heavily in the absence of Jayson Tatum. He’s averaging a career-high 31.3 points to go with 6.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per 36 minutes through the first 25 games of the season (Basketball Reference). The Celtics are 6.5-point home favorites over the Heat.
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