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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 19th

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Last updated: December 19, 2025

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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:

Player Props on Underdog as part of our NBA betting cheat sheet for Friday, Dec. 19.

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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Andre Drummond
C PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Andrew Wiggins
SF MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Anfernee Simons
SG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Bam Adebayo
C MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Davion Mitchell
PG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Derrick White
SG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Dominick Barlow
PF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jaime Jaquez Jr.
SF MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jalen Brunson
PG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jared McCain
PG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jaylen Brown
SG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Joel Embiid
C PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jordan Clarkson
SG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jordan Walsh
SF MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Josh Hart
SF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Kel'el Ware
C MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Mikal Bridges
SF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Mitchell Robinson
C PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Neemias Queta
C MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Norman Powell
SG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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OG Anunoby
SF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Paul George
SF PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Payton Pritchard
PG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Quentin Grimes
SG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Sam Hauser
SF MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tyler Herro
SG MIA @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tyler Kolek
PG PHI @ NY
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Tyrese Maxey
PG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ NY
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Coby White
SG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Craig Porter Jr.
PG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Darius Garland
PG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox
SA PG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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De'Andre Hunter
SF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Dean Wade
PF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell
SA SG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper
SA PG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Dyson Daniels
PG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes
SA SF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Isaac Okoro
SF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jalen Johnson
PF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jalen Smith
PF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jarrett Allen
C CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Josh Giddey
SG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
SA SF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
SA SF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Kevin Huerter
SG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Lonzo Ball
PG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
SA C SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Nikola Vučević
C CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Onyeka Okongwu
C SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Thomas Bryant
C CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Trae Young
PG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Tre Jones
PG CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
SA PF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Vít Krejčí
SG SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF SA @ ATL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Zach Collins
C CHI @ CLE
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Aaron Wiggins
SG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Ajay Mitchell
PG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Anthony Edwards
SG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Cason Wallace
PG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Chet Holmgren
C OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Jaden McDaniels
PF OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Jalen Williams
SF OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Julius Randle
PF OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Luguentz Dort
SF OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Naz Reid
C OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Rudy Gobert
C OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG OKC @ MIN
Today 9:30 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!

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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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