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 – Saturday, December 20th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Saturday, December 20th
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.
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NBA Game Odds For Saturday, December 20th
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today.
Houston Rockets (16-8) vs Denver Nuggets (20-6)
- Spread: DEN -1.5 (-110) / HOU +1.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 236.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: HOU +EVEN / DEN -120
Dallas Mavericks (11-17) vs Philadelphia 76ers (15-11)
- Spread: PHI -3.5 (EVEN) / DAL +3.5 (-120)
- Total: O/U 227.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: DAL +130 / PHI -155
Boston Celtics (16-11) vs Toronto Raptors (17-11)
- Spread: BOS -1.5 (-108) / TOR +1.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 225.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: BOS -120 / TOR +EVEN
Indiana Pacers (6-21) vs New Orleans Pelicans (6-22)
- Spread: NOP -1.5 (-108) / IND +1.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 235.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: IND +114 / NOP -135
Charlotte Hornets (9-18) vs Detroit Pistons (21-6)
- Spread: DET -10.5 (-110) / CHA +10.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 232.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: CHA +390 / DET -520
Washington Wizards (4-21) vs Memphis Grizzlies (13-14)
- Spread: MEM -12.5 (-118) / WAS +12.5 (-102)
- Total: O/U 231.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: WAS +525 / MEM -750
Phoenix Suns (15-12) vs Golden State Warriors (13-15)
- Spread: GSW -6.5 (EVEN) / PHX +6.5 (-120)
- Total: O/U 227.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: PHX +200 / GSW -245
Orlando Magic (15-12) vs Utah Jazz (10-16)
- Spread: ORL -7.5 (-112) / UTA +7.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 236.5 (-115/-105)
- Moneyline: ORL -290 / UTA +235
Portland Trail Blazers (11-16) vs Sacramento Kings (6-21)
- Spread: POR -4.5 (-110) / SAC +4.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 238.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: POR -185 / SAC +154
Los Angeles Lakers (19-7) vs LA Clippers (6-21)
- Spread: LAL -1.5 (-108) / LAC +1.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 231.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: LAL -118 / LAC -102
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Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?
Grizzlies vs Wizards
- Game Total (O/U): 231.5
- Spread: Grizzlies -13
- Ja Morant, Vince Williams, Zach Edey are out, creating major opportunities for others
Pacers vs Pelicans
- Game Total (O/U): 234.5
- Spread: Pelicans -2.5
- Two terrible teams that play zero defense. Zion is back for New Orleans
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NBA Injuries For Saturday, December 20th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Saturday morning):
Injuries 12/20
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) December 20, 2025
HOU:
Tari Eason – Out
Dorian Finney-Smith – Out
Fred VanVleet – Out
DEN:
Peyton Watson – Questionable
Aaron Gordon – Out
Christian Braun – Out
BOS:
Yet to submit
TOR:
Jakob Poeltl – Questionable
RJ Barrett – Out
DAL:
Anthony Davis – Probable
Klay Thompson -…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/20
Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll! Memphis is in a challenging spot from a personnel perspective, and that’s where our NBA betting focus is today.
Let’s break it down!
BEST POINTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jaren Jackson Jr. > 21.5 Points
JJJ gets a massive usage bump without the trio of Grizzlies that are out in a cupcake matchup.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jock Landale > 6.5 Rebounds
This is a really generous line. Landale has been logging major minutes, and he’ll have to help fill the void of Edey. Read more about the Grizzlies’ bets today, courtesy of Justin Carlucci.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Desmond Bane > 4.5 Assists
The Jazz continue to roll out one of the worst defensive ratings in the league and play at a rapid pace.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: TBD – Check back later when Underdog Fantasy projections are live!
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