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.
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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
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NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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: LaMelo Ball > 20.5 Points
Justin Carlucci wrote about Ball at our best NBA props page. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!
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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