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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 @ MEM
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Cam Spencer
SG ORL @ MEM
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Cedric Coward
SG ORL @ MEM
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ MEM
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Franz Wagner
SF ORL @ MEM
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Goga Bitadze
C ORL @ MEM
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Ja Morant
PG ORL @ MEM
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF ORL @ MEM
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Jaylen Wells
SF ORL @ MEM
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Jock Landale
C ORL @ MEM
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SG ORL @ MEM
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Moritz Wagner
C ORL @ MEM
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Noah Penda
SF ORL @ MEM
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Paolo Banchero
PF ORL @ MEM
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Santi Aldama
PF ORL @ MEM
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Tristan da Silva
PF ORL @ MEM
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Tyus Jones
PG ORL @ MEM
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Vince Williams Jr.
SG ORL @ MEM
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ MEM
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Alperen Sengün
C NO @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
SG NO @ HOU
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG BKN @ CHI
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Cam Thomas
SG BKN @ CHI
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Coby White
SG BKN @ CHI
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Danny Wolf
C BKN @ CHI
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Day'Ron Sharpe
C BKN @ CHI
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Derik Queen
C NO @ HOU
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Dorian Finney-Smith
PF NO @ HOU
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Egor Demin
PG BKN @ CHI
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Isaac Okoro
SF BKN @ CHI
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF NO @ HOU
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Jalen Smith
PF BKN @ CHI
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ HOU
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Jordan Poole
PG NO @ HOU
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Kevin Durant
PF NO @ HOU
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Matas Buzelis
SF BKN @ CHI
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Nicolas Claxton
C BKN @ CHI
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Nikola Vučević
C BKN @ CHI
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Noah Clowney
PF BKN @ CHI
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Nolan Traoré
PG BKN @ CHI
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Reed Sheppard
PG NO @ HOU
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Saddiq Bey
PF NO @ HOU
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Steven Adams
C NO @ HOU
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Tari Eason
SF NO @ HOU
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Terance Mann
PG BKN @ CHI
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tre Jones
PG BKN @ CHI
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Trey Murphy III
SF NO @ HOU
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tyrese Martin
SG BKN @ CHI
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Yves Missi
C NO @ HOU
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Zion Williamson
PF NO @ HOU
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Aaron Gordon
PF CHA @ DEN
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Brandon Miller
SF CHA @ DEN
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Bruce Brown
SG CHA @ DEN
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Christian Braun
SG CHA @ DEN
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Collin Sexton
PG CHA @ DEN
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Jalen Pickett
SG CHA @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
PG CHA @ DEN
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Kon Knueppel
SG CHA @ DEN
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LaMelo Ball
PG CHA @ DEN
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Miles Bridges
SF CHA @ DEN
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Moussa Diabaté
PF CHA @ DEN
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Peyton Watson
SF CHA @ DEN
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Sion James
SG CHA @ DEN
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Spencer Jones
PF CHA @ DEN
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF CHA @ DEN
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Zeke Nnaji
C CHA @ DEN
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DeMar DeRozan
SF POR @ SAC
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Dennis Schröder
PG POR @ SAC
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Domantas Sabonis
C POR @ SAC
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ SAC
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Dylan Cardwell
C POR @ SAC
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Jerami Grant
PF POR @ SAC
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Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ SAC
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Maxime Raynaud
C POR @ SAC
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Precious Achiuwa
PF POR @ SAC
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Russell Westbrook
PG POR @ SAC
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ SAC
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ SAC
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Zach LaVine
SG POR @ SAC
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ LAL
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Collin Murray-Boyles
PF TOR @ LAL
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Deandre Ayton
C TOR @ LAL
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Gabe Vincent
PG TOR @ LAL
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ LAL
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Jake LaRavia
PF TOR @ LAL
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ LAL
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LeBron James
SF TOR @ LAL
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Luka Dončić
PG TOR @ LAL
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Marcus Smart
PG TOR @ LAL
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Rui Hachimura
PF TOR @ LAL
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF TOR @ LAL
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ LAL
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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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