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 22nd, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, December 22nd
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 Monday, December 22nd
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).
Charlotte Hornets (9-19) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14) – 7:00 PM
- Spread: CLE -9.5 (-105) / CHA +9.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 238.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: CHA +310 / CLE -395
Indiana Pacers (6-22) @ Boston Celtics (17-11) – 7:30 PM
- Spread: BOS -11.5 (-115) / IND +11.5 (-105)
- Total: O/U 225.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: IND +440 / BOS -600
Dallas Mavericks (11-18) @ New Orleans Pelicans (7-22) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: NOP -1.5 (-108) / DAL +1.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 240.5 (-115/-105)
- Moneyline: DAL +EVEN / NOP -120
Utah Jazz (10-17) @ Denver Nuggets (20-7) – 9:00 PM
- Spread: DEN -13.5 (-105) / UTA +13.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 250.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: UTA +600 / DEN -900
Memphis Grizzlies (13-15) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (25-3) – 9:30 PM
- Spread: OKC -15.5 (-108) / MEM +15.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 230.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: MEM +800 / OKC -1350
Orlando Magic (16-12) @ Golden State Warriors (14-15) – 10:00 PM
- Spread: GSW -5.5 (-115) / ORL +5.5 (-105)
- Total: O/U 227.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: ORL +190 / GSW -230
Detroit Pistons (22-6) @ Portland Trail Blazers (12-16) – 10:00 PM
- Spread: DET -5.5 (-115) / POR +5.5 (-105)
- Total: O/U 234.5 (-115/-105)
- Moneyline: DET -238 / POR +195
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?
Nuggets vs Jazz
- An absurd 250 game total (O/U)! Unbelievable. As the kids say, defense in the NBA is COOKED
- If this game stays remotely competitive, look for Nikola Jokic and Keyonte George game-stack correlations to do damage. Lauri Markkanen remains questionable
Pelicans vs Mavericks
- 241 Game Total, competitive 1.5-point spread
- Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis are expected to be healthy and play
- Dallas plays at a top 10 pace while New Orleans ranks bottom 5 in defensive rating, per Hollinger
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NBA Injuries For Monday, December 22nd
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
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Free NBA Picks Cheat Sheet For DFS Today
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: Derrick White > 18.5 Points
Justin Carlucci featured White as one of his best NBA props today. Check out the full analysis and more free picks!
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jock Landale > 7.5 Rebounds
Landale logged an awful game in a smash spot against the Wizards a few days ago. He has a brutal matchup against OKC, but MEM will need his size vs Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Plus, the Grizz are still without Zach Edey and a host of other regulars.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Isaiah Collier > 6.5 Assists
Collier has been trending in the right direction. He’s getting real playing time/minutes now. He ranks 15th in the NBA in potential assists across his last five appearances. With gigantic 250 game total, if this thing stays fairly close, he could crush this number.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Anthony Davis > 49.85 FPTS
As long as he’s healthy, AD will dominate usage for the shorthanded Mavericks. Cooper Flagg remains questionable. Ahead of tonight’s road game against the Pelicans, the big man is averaging 23.5 points, 13.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.4 steals per 36 minutes in 13 appearances this season.
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