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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Saturday, December 20th

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Last updated: December 20, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet for Saturday, December 20th, featuring Desmond Bane

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 – Saturday, December 20th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Saturday, December 20th

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:

NBA Player Props Today courtesy of Underdog Fantasy. Saturday Dec. 20th

NBA Game Odds For Saturday, December 20th

Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today.

Houston Rockets (16-8) vs Denver Nuggets (20-6)

  • Spread: DEN -1.5 (-110) / HOU +1.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 236.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: HOU +EVEN / DEN -120

Dallas Mavericks (11-17) vs Philadelphia 76ers (15-11)

  • Spread: PHI -3.5 (EVEN) / DAL +3.5 (-120)
  • Total: O/U 227.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: DAL +130 / PHI -155

Boston Celtics (16-11) vs Toronto Raptors (17-11)

  • Spread: BOS -1.5 (-108) / TOR +1.5 (-112)
  • Total: O/U 225.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: BOS -120 / TOR +EVEN

Indiana Pacers (6-21) vs New Orleans Pelicans (6-22)

  • Spread: NOP -1.5 (-108) / IND +1.5 (-112)
  • Total: O/U 235.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: IND +114 / NOP -135

Charlotte Hornets (9-18) vs Detroit Pistons (21-6)

  • Spread: DET -10.5 (-110) / CHA +10.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 232.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: CHA +390 / DET -520

Washington Wizards (4-21) vs Memphis Grizzlies (13-14)

  • Spread: MEM -12.5 (-118) / WAS +12.5 (-102)
  • Total: O/U 231.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: WAS +525 / MEM -750

Phoenix Suns (15-12) vs Golden State Warriors (13-15)

  • Spread: GSW -6.5 (EVEN) / PHX +6.5 (-120)
  • Total: O/U 227.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: PHX +200 / GSW -245

Orlando Magic (15-12) vs Utah Jazz (10-16)

  • Spread: ORL -7.5 (-112) / UTA +7.5 (-108)
  • Total: O/U 236.5 (-115/-105)
  • Moneyline: ORL -290 / UTA +235

Portland Trail Blazers (11-16) vs Sacramento Kings (6-21)

  • Spread: POR -4.5 (-110) / SAC +4.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 238.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: POR -185 / SAC +154

Los Angeles Lakers (19-7) vs LA Clippers (6-21)

  • Spread: LAL -1.5 (-108) / LAC +1.5 (-112)
  • Total: O/U 231.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: LAL -118 / LAC -102

TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY

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

Grizzlies vs Wizards

  • Game Total (O/U): 231.5
  • Spread: Grizzlies -13
  • Ja Morant, Vince Williams, Zach Edey are out, creating major opportunities for others

Pacers vs Pelicans

  • Game Total (O/U): 234.5
  • Spread: Pelicans -2.5
  • Two terrible teams that play zero defense. Zion is back for New Orleans

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NBA Injuries For Saturday, December 20th

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

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

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Kyle Kuzma
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Myles Turner
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De'Aaron Fox
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Dylan Harper
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Julian Champagnie
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Kon Knueppel
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LaMelo Ball
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Miles Bridges
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Moussa Diabaté
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
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Stephon Castle
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Victor Wembanyama
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Alexandre Sarr
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Bilal Coulibaly
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Bub Carrington
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Derrick White
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Jaylen Brown
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Jayson Tatum
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Neemias Queta
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Payton Pritchard
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Sam Hauser
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Trae Young
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Tre Johnson
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Will Riley
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Bam Adebayo
C ORL @ MIA
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Davion Mitchell
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Desmond Bane
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Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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Jalen Suggs
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Jett Howard
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Jevon Carter
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Kel'el Ware
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Moritz Wagner
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Norman Powell
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Paolo Banchero
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Pelle Larsson
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Tristan da Silva
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Tyler Herro
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Wendell Carter Jr.
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Aaron Gordon
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Austin Reaves
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Bruce Brown
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Cameron Johnson
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Christian Braun
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Deandre Ayton
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Jamal Murray
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Jaxson Hayes
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Jonas Valančiūnas
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LeBron James
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Luka Dončić
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Luke Kennard
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Marcus Smart
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Nikola Jokić
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Bennedict Mathurin
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Brook Lopez
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Darius Garland
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DeMar DeRozan
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Derrick Jones Jr.
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Dylan Cardwell
C SAC @ LAC
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Kawhi Leonard
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Kris Dunn
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Maxime Raynaud
C SAC @ LAC
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Nique Clifford
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Precious Achiuwa
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Russell Westbrook
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/20

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: Jaren Jackson Jr. > 21.5 Points

JJJ gets a massive usage bump without the trio of Grizzlies that are out in a cupcake matchup.

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Jock Landale > 6.5 Rebounds

This is a really generous line. Landale has been logging major minutes, and he’ll have to help fill the void of Edey. Read more about the Grizzlies’ bets today, courtesy of Justin Carlucci.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Desmond Bane > 4.5 Assists

The Jazz continue to roll out one of the worst defensive ratings in the league and play at a rapid pace.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Luka Doncic > 62.55 FPTS – Have to keep riding the Luka train as long as Austin Reaves is out. Deandre Ayton also sidelined. Doncic should feast once more.

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