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.
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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):
Injuries 12/26
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) December 26, 2025
BOS:
Jordan Walsh – Probable
Chris Boucher – Out
Jayson Tatum – Out
IND:
Isaiah Jackson – Out
Ben Sheppard – Out
Aaron Nesmith – Out
Obi Toppin – Out
Tyrese Haliburton – Out
CHA:
Ryan Kalkbrenner – Out
Mason Plumlee – Out
Grant Williams – Out
ORL:
Jalen Suggs -…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Points + Rebounds
- Points + Assists
- Rebounds + Assists
- Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Steals
- Blocks
- Steals + Blocks
- Turnovers
- Double-Double
- Triple-Double
- Time
- Player
Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For Today
Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll!
Let’s break it down.
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: TBD
Check back when the Underdog projections are posted!
Good luck!
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