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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Thursday, December 18th

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Last updated: December 18, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Get our top analysis and picks for today – Thursday, Dec. 18

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 – Thursday, December 18th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Thursday, December 18th

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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Popular NBA Props on Underdog for Thursday, December 18th.

TOP NBA DFS GAMES

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

Jazz vs Lakers

  • Slate-high 244 game total
  • Lauri Markkanen is questionable for Utah–could open the door for a huge Keyonte George game
  • If the game stays close, Luka Doncic could feast against a porous defense

Hawks vs Hornets

  • 239 Game Total, 5.5-point spread
  • Trae Young back (possibly limited), LaMelo Ball questionable
  • Like Brandon Miller > 19.5 points regardless, close spread, high total.

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NBA Injuries For Thursday, December 18th

Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Today’s slate is littered with them.

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

There are a ton of other injury situations we’ll need to monitor. Here are some big ones:

  • Knicks: If any combination of KAT, OG, or Josh Hart sit, Brunson, Bridges, and Clarkson could get huge boosts.
  • Hornets: Sexton and Mann are out, which makes Brandon Miller very interesting. if LaMelo (Q) sits, wheels up for Miller.
  • Heat: Tyler Herro is out, and Norman Powell is questionable. Miami is very thin, without Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson as well. Powell could be called upon to take on a huge scoring output, but if he’s out, keep an eye on Andrew Wiggins and Jaimie Jaquez, who were unreal earlier this year. The matchup is fantastic against the lowly Nets, which is why this is a very significant situation to keep tabs on. UPDATE: Norman Powell has been upgraded to probable!
  • Clippers: No James Harden tonight. Massive bump to Kawhi Leonard and company.
  • Bucks: Kyle Kuzma, Cole Anthony, AJ Green are all questionable; Giannis remains OUT. Bobby Portis could be a big winner if Kuzma sits, while Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins continue to be a big part of the MIL rotation.
  • Mavericks: AD, Brandon Williams, and D’Angelo Russell are all questionable. If both guards sit, it’s Ryan Nembhard to the moon. If AD (and others) are out, P.J. Washington and Cooper Flagg continue to be the offense. UPDATE (11:50 a.m. EST): Anthony Davis NOT seen at shootaround.
  • Jazz: Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out.

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Gabe Vincent
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/18

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BEST POINTS PROP

  • NBA Player Prop: Michael Porter Jr. > 25.5 Points

Justin Carlucci wrote about MPJ for our best NBA player props page. Check it out. Porter has a monster usage rate this year. He’ coming off one bad game (blowout), but the Heat could be VERY thin tonight due to injuries.

  • NBA Player Prop: P.J. Washington > 14.5 Points

Late add here, with AD not seen at shootaround, Washington should be a focal point of the offense tonight, assuming Davis sits. Without Davis, Washington averaged 0.53 points per minute. Tough matchup, but a possible huge usage game incoming.

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

  • NBA Player Prop: Chet Holmgren > 8.5 Rebounds

A blowout is my biggest fear. However, Isaiah Hartenstein is out for tonight, and Holmgren will surely be needed to play some more minutes at center. Holmgren might not play 36 minutes, but he averages another 1.43 rebounds per 36 without Hartenstein on the floor this year. That’s .32 rebounds per minute; if he plays 30 minutes, he should clear 8.5 boards.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

  • NBA Player Prop: Kevin Porter Jr. > 6.5 Assists

Porter is averaging a tick over 17 potential assists per game across his last five contests, which is up from his season average. Porter averages over 8 assists per 36 minutes without Giannis Antetokounmp on the floor this season.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Underdog Fantasy Pick: Luka Doncic > 62.65 Fantasy Points

Tough to ignore Luka with Austin Reaves out. This game has a strong chance of staying competitive and features a high 242.5 point total, and we expect another monster showing from Doncic.

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