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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 26th

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Last updated: December 26, 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 26th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 26th

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:

Popular NBA Player Props For December 26th

NBA Odds For Friday, December 26th

Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).

Miami Heat (15-15) @ Atlanta Hawks (15-16)

  • Spread: ATL -3.5 (-110) | MIA +3.5 (-110) | Open: ATL -4.5
  • Total: 248.5 (o-110 / u-110) | Open: 242.5
  • Moneyline: ATL -166 | MIA +140

Charlotte Hornets (10-20) @ Orlando Magic (17-13)

  • Spread: ORL -5.5 (-108) | CHA +5.5 (-112) | Open: ORL -5.5
  • Total: 230.5 (o-110 / u-110) | Open: 231.5
  • Moneyline: ORL -225 | CHA +185

Toronto Raptors (18-13) @ Washington Wizards (5-23)

  • Spread: TOR -6.5 (-115) | WAS +6.5 (-105) | Open: TOR -8.5
  • Total: 224.5 (o-108 / u-112) | Open: TOR 228.5
  • Moneyline: TOR -278 | WAS +225

Boston Celtics (18-11) @ Indiana Pacers (6-24)

  • Spread: BOS -8.5 (-112) | IND +8.5 (-108) | Open: BOS -6.5
  • Total: 222.5 (o-105 / u-115) | Open: 220.5
  • Moneyline: BOS -345 | IND +275

Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) @ Chicago Bulls (14-15)

  • Spread: CHI +1.5 (-110) | PHI -1.5 (-110) | Open: CHI -1.5
  • Total: 240.5 (o-108 / u-112) | Open: 240.5
  • Moneyline: CHI -102 | PHI -118

Milwaukee Bucks (12-18) @ Memphis Grizzlies (14-16)

  • Spread: MEM -5.5 (-108) | MIL +5.5 (-112) | Open: MEM -4.5
  • Total: 228.5 (o-115 / u-105) | Open: 227.5
  • Moneyline: MEM -205 | MIL +170

Phoenix Suns (16-13) @ New Orleans Pelicans (8-23)

  • Spread: PHX -5.5 (-108) | NOP +5.5 (-112) | Open: PHX -3.5
  • Total: 239.5 (o-110 / u-110) | Open: 238.5
  • Moneyline: PHX -198 | NOP +164

Detroit Pistons (24-6) @ Utah Jazz (10-19)

  • Spread: DET -9.5 (-115) | UTA +9.5 (-105) | Open: DET -10.5
  • Total: 243.5 (o-105 / u-115) | Open: 243.5
  • Moneyline: DET -455 | UTA +350

LA Clippers (8-21) @ Portland Trail Blazers (12-18)

  • Spread: LAC -1.5 (-112) | POR +1.5 (-108) | Open: LAC -1.5
  • Total: 226.5 (o-115 / u-105) | Open: 226.5
  • Moneyline: LAC -125 | POR +105

TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY

Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?

Heat vs Hawks

  • Slate-high 248.5 Game Total (O/U) with 3.5-point spread
  • Tyler Herro is out for Miami; Bam Adebayo downgraded to doubtful
  • Very high pace-Miami injuries create DFS value

Bulls vs 76ers

  • 240 Game Total (O/U)
  • Bulls play at the 2nd-highest pace in the NBA
  • Bulls are bottom 5 in yielding points in the paint (Joel Embiid–contrarian option)

Hornets vs Magic

  • Decent game total and close spread
  • Jalen Suggs downgraded and Franz Wagner still out equals usage boost to teammates such as Anthony Black and Desmond Bane

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NBA Injuries For Friday, December 26th

Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Headlining the early news is Jalen Suggs and Bam Adebayo, who are both looking likely to miss Friday’s NBA games.

Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Friday morning):

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Anthony Black
PG ORL @ PHO
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG ORL @ PHO
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF ORL @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF ORL @ PHO
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Jalen Green
Jalen Green
PHO SG ORL @ PHO
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Jalen Suggs
SG ORL @ PHO
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
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Moritz Wagner
C ORL @ PHO
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF ORL @ PHO
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Paolo Banchero
PF ORL @ PHO
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
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Tristan da Silva
PF ORL @ PHO
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ PHO
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Adem Bona
C PHI @ NO
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Andre Drummond
C PHI @ NO
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Derik Queen
C PHI @ NO
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Dominick Barlow
PF PHI @ NO
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Herbert Jones
SF PHI @ NO
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Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF PHI @ NO
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Quentin Grimes
SG PHI @ NO
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Saddiq Bey
PF PHI @ NO
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Trendon Watford
PF PHI @ NO
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Trey Murphy III
SF PHI @ NO
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Tyrese Maxey
PG PHI @ NO
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ NO
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Zion Williamson
PF PHI @ NO
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Andrew Wiggins
SF MEM @ MIA
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Anfernee Simons
SG DET @ CHI
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Ausar Thompson
SG DET @ CHI
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Bam Adebayo
C MEM @ MIA
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Cade Cunningham
PG DET @ CHI
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Cam Spencer
SG MEM @ MIA
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Caris LeVert
SF DET @ CHI
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ MIA
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Davion Mitchell
PG MEM @ MIA
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De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox
SA PG SAC @ SA
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ SA
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Devin Carter
PG SAC @ SA
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Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell
SA SG SAC @ SA
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Duncan Robinson
SG DET @ CHI
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Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper
SA PG SAC @ SA
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GG Jackson II
PF MEM @ MIA
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Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes
SA SF SAC @ SA
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Isaac Okoro
SF DET @ CHI
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Jaime Jaquez Jr.
SF MEM @ MIA
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Jalen Duren
C DET @ CHI
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Jalen Smith
PF DET @ CHI
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Javonte Green
SG DET @ CHI
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ MIA
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Josh Giddey
SG DET @ CHI
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Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
SA SF SAC @ SA
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Keegan Murray
PF SAC @ SA
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Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
SA SF SAC @ SA
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Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
SA C SAC @ SA
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Malik Monk
SG SAC @ SA
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Matas Buzelis
SF DET @ CHI
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Maxime Raynaud
C SAC @ SA
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Nique Clifford
SF SAC @ SA
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Norman Powell
SG MEM @ MIA
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Patrick Williams
PF DET @ CHI
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Pelle Larsson
SG MEM @ MIA
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Precious Achiuwa
PF SAC @ SA
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Ron Holland II
SF DET @ CHI
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Russell Westbrook
PG SAC @ SA
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Santi Aldama
PF MEM @ MIA
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Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG SAC @ SA
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Tobias Harris
SF DET @ CHI
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Tre Jones
PG DET @ CHI
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Ty Jerome
PG MEM @ MIA
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Tyler Herro
SG MEM @ MIA
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Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
SA PF SAC @ SA
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Alperen Sengün
C HOU @ NY
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Amen Thompson
SG HOU @ NY
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Clint Capela
C HOU @ NY
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Dorian Finney-Smith
PF HOU @ NY
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF HOU @ NY
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Jalen Brunson
PG HOU @ NY
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Jose Alvarado
PG HOU @ NY
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Josh Hart
SF HOU @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF HOU @ NY
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Kevin Durant
PF HOU @ NY
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Landry Shamet
SG HOU @ NY
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Mikal Bridges
SF HOU @ NY
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Mitchell Robinson
C HOU @ NY
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OG Anunoby
SF HOU @ NY
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Reed Sheppard
PG HOU @ NY
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Tari Eason
SF HOU @ NY
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For Today

Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll!

Let’s break it down.

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BEST POINTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Derrick White > 18.5 Points

Justin Carlucci wrote about betting on White’s points prop at our best NBA props page. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Jock Landale > 6.5 Rebounds

Landale has averaged over 16 rebound chances per game over his last five appearances, filling the void for Zach Edey. That means he could hypothetically convert less than 50% of his rebound chances (on average recently) and still cash? Yep!

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Jeremiah Fears < 3.5 Assists

Fears is only averaging a tick over five potential assists per game across his last five contests. Between a healthy Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy, and Derik Queen, there is suddenly not enough basketball to go around.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Deni Avdija > 44.95 Fantasy Points

Avdija is in the midst of a breakout season heading into this home matchup with the Clippers. Portland is a small 2.5-point underdog in the NBA odds.

Good luck!

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