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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, December 29th

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Last updated: December 29, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet For Monday, December 29th, 2025

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 29th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, December 29th

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 Player Props on Underdog for NBA basketball for Monday, Dec. 29 2025

NBA Odds For Monday, December 29th

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

Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) @ Charlotte Hornets (11-20) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: MIL -3.5 (-108) / CHA +3.5 (-112)
  • Total: O/U 227.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: MIL -162 / CHA +136

Phoenix Suns (18-13) @ Washington Wizards (7-23) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: PHX -10.5 (-115) / WAS +10.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 232.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: PHX -470 / WAS +360

Golden State Warriors (16-16) @ Brooklyn Nets (10-19) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: GSW -5.5 (-115) / BKN +5.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 224.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: GSW -225 / BKN +185

Denver Nuggets (22-9) @ Miami Heat (17-15) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: DEN -2.5 (-105) / MIA +2.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 245.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: DEN -135 / MIA +114

Orlando Magic (18-14) @ Toronto Raptors (19-14) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: ORL -1.5 (-105) / TOR +1.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 220.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: ORL -122 / TOR +102

Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12) @ Chicago Bulls (15-16) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: MIN -6.5 (-112) / CHI +6.5 (-108)
  • Total: O/U 241.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: MIN -238 / CHI +195

Indiana Pacers (6-26) @ Houston Rockets (19-10) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: HOU -15.5 (-105) / IND +15.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 220.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: IND +675 / HOU -1050

New York Knicks (22-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: NYK -8.5 (-108) / NOP +8.5 (-112)
  • Total: O/U 246.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: NYK -360 / NOP +285

Atlanta Hawks (15-18) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (27-5) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: OKC -16.5 (-110) / ATL +16.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 236.5 (-105/-110)
  • Moneyline: ATL +675 / OKC -1050

Cleveland Cavaliers (17-16) @ San Antonio Spurs (23-8) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: SAS -3.5 (-105) / CLE +3.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 243.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: CLE +124 / SAS -148

Dallas Mavericks (12-21) @ Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) – 10:30 PM

  • Spread: POR -3.5 (-102) / DAL +3.5 (-118)
  • Total: O/U 232.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: DAL +120 / POR -142

TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY

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

Knicks vs Pelicans

  • Knicks 127.5 implied team total
  • Pelicans rank 28th in defensive rating
  • Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson are out, creating more opportunities for teammates

Nuggets vs Heat

  • Massive 245.5 game total
  • Miami ranks first in pace, Nuggets outside top 20 in defensive rating

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NBA Injuries For Monday, December 29th

Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.

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

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Aaron Wiggins
SG MIN @ OKC
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Ajay Mitchell
PG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Alex Caruso
SG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Bones Hyland
PG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Cason Wallace
PG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Chet Holmgren
C MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Isaiah Joe
SG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Jaylin Williams
PF MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Kyle Anderson
SF MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Luguentz Dort
SF MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Naz Reid
C MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Rudy Gobert
C MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG MIN @ OKC
Today 1m
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Aaron Nesmith
PF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Andrew Nembhard
PG IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Ausar Thompson
SG DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Brandon Ingram
SF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Brandon Williams
PG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Cade Cunningham
PG DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Caris LeVert
SF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Cooper Flagg
PF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Dean Wade
PF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Dennis Schröder
PG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Donovan Mitchell
SG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Duncan Robinson
SG DET @ TOR
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Evan Mobley
PF DAL @ CLE
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Immanuel Quickley
PG DET @ TOR
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Ivica Zubac
C IND @ MIL
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Ja'Kobe Walter
SG DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Jakob Poeltl
C DET @ TOR
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Jalen Duren
C DET @ TOR
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Jamal Shead
PG DET @ TOR
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James Harden
SG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Jarace Walker
PF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Jaylon Tyson
SF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Keon Ellis
SG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Kevin Porter Jr.
PG IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Khris Middleton
SF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Kobe Brown
PF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Kyle Kuzma
PF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Marvin Bagley III
PF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Max Christie
SG DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Myles Turner
C IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Naji Marshall
SF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Ousmane Dieng
SF IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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P.J. Washington
PF DAL @ CLE
Today 3:30 PM ET
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RJ Barrett
SG DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Ron Holland II
SF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Ryan Rollins
SG IND @ MIL
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Scottie Barnes
SF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Tobias Harris
SF DET @ TOR
Today 3:30 PM ET
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Adem Bona
C POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Deni Avdija
SF POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Dominick Barlow
PF POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Jerami Grant
PF POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Justin Edwards
SF POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Quentin Grimes
SG POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Scoot Henderson
PG POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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VJ Edgecombe
SG POR @ PHI
Today 6:00 PM ET
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Brandin Podziemski
SG GS @ NY
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Gary Payton II
PG GS @ NY
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Gui Santos
SF GS @ NY
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Jalen Brunson
PG GS @ NY
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Josh Hart
SF GS @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF GS @ NY
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Landry Shamet
SG GS @ NY
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Mikal Bridges
SF GS @ NY
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Mitchell Robinson
C GS @ NY
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OG Anunoby
SF GS @ NY
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Quinten Post
C GS @ NY
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Will Richard
SG GS @ NY
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Brice Sensabaugh
SF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Cody Williams
SF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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DeMar DeRozan
SF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Isaiah Collier
PG UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Maxime Raynaud
C UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Nique Clifford
SF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Oscar Tshiebwe
PF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Precious Achiuwa
PF UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Russell Westbrook
PG UTA @ SAC
Today 10:00 PM ET
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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: LaMelo Ball > 20.5 Points

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BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Rudy Gobert > 11.5 Rebounds

Gobert leads the NBA in rebound chances across his last five games. Chicago continues to get thumped in the paint and on the glass this season.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Darius Garland > 6.5 Assists

Garland is averaging 13.3 potential assists per game across his last 10 and 15.3 over his last five gams, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Cavs vs. Spurs game has a pretty high game total with a tight spread, making this one really appealing.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo > 50.45 Fantasy Points

Now that Giannis is back on the court, he will assume his typical mammoth usage rate. This is a fantasy-friendly matchup on the road against the Hornets.

Good luck!

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