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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, December 22nd

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Last updated: December 22, 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 – 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.

Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:

Underdog NBA Player Props for Monday, Dec. 22

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.

Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Monday afternoon):

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Aaron Nesmith
PF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Andrew Nembhard
PG NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Brandon Ingram
SF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Cade Cunningham
PG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Cooper Flagg
PF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Daniel Gafford
C CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Dennis Schröder
PG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Duncan Robinson
SG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Evan Mobley
PF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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GG Jackson II
PF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Immanuel Quickley
PG PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Stewart
PF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Ivica Zubac
C NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jakob Poeltl
C PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jalen Brunson
PG NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jalen Duren
C MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jalen Green
Jalen Green
PHO SG PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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James Harden
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jarace Walker
PF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Jordan Clarkson
SG NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Josh Hart
SF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Keon Ellis
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Kevin Huerter
SG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Klay Thompson
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Landry Shamet
SG NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Marcus Sasser
PG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Max Christie
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Mitchell Robinson
C NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Mohamed Diawara
PF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Naji Marshall
SF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
PF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Pascal Siakam
PF NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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P.J. Washington
PF CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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RJ Barrett
SG PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ DAL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Scottie Barnes
SF PHO @ TOR
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Taylor Hendricks
PF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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T.J. McConnell
PG NY @ IND
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Tobias Harris
SF MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Ty Jerome
PG MEM @ DET
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Alperen Sengün
C NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Amen Thompson
SG NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Dejounte Murray
SG NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Derik Queen
C NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Herbert Jones
SF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Kevin Durant
PF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Reed Sheppard
PG NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Saddiq Bey
PF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Tari Eason
SF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Trey Murphy III
SF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Zion Williamson
PF NO @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Ace Bailey
SF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Al Horford
C MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Bones Hyland
PG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Brandin Podziemski
SG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Brice Sensabaugh
SF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Cody Williams
SF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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De'Anthony Melton
SG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Deni Avdija
SF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Donovan Clingan
C UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Draymond Green
PF MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Gui Santos
SF MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Isaiah Collier
PG UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Jerami Grant
PF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Jrue Holiday
PG UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Kristaps Porzingis
C MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Kyle Filipowski
C UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Naz Reid
C MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Robert Williams III
C UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Rudy Gobert
C MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Scoot Henderson
PG UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Toumani Camara
SF UTA @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Will Richard
SG MIN @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Brook Lopez
C CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Derrick Jones Jr.
SF CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Isaac Okoro
SF CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Josh Giddey
SG CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Kawhi Leonard
SF CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Kobe Sanders
SG CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Kris Dunn
PG CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ LAC
Today 10:30 PM ET
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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!

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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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