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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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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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De'Aaron Fox
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Coby White
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Dominick Barlow
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Joel Embiid
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Kelly Oubre Jr.
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Kon Knueppel
SG PHI @ CHA
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LaMelo Ball
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Miles Bridges
SF PHI @ CHA
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Moussa Diabaté
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Paul George
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
C PHI @ CHA
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Sion James
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Tyrese Maxey
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ CHA
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CJ McCollum
PG SAC @ ATL
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ ATL
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Devin Carter
PG SAC @ ATL
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Dylan Cardwell
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Dyson Daniels
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Jalen Johnson
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Jonathan Kuminga
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Malik Monk
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Maxime Raynaud
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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Nique Clifford
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Onyeka Okongwu
C SAC @ ATL
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Precious Achiuwa
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Zaccharie Risacher
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Cedric Coward
SG CHI @ MEM
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GG Jackson II
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Guerschon Yabusele
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Isaac Okoro
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Josh Giddey
SG CHI @ MEM
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Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ MEM
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
PF CHI @ MEM
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Taylor Hendricks
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Tre Jones
PG CHI @ MEM
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Ty Jerome
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Ace Bailey
SF UTA @ PHO
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Brice Sensabaugh
SF UTA @ PHO
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Cody Williams
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG UTA @ PHO
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
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Grayson Allen
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Jalen Green
Jalen Green
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
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Kyle Filipowski
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
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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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