Merry Christmas, and happy holidays! 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 25th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Thursday, December 25th
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 Game Odds For Thursday, December 25th
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) @ New York Knicks (20-9) – 12:00 PM
- Spread: NYK -6.5 (-105) / CLE +6.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 239.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: CLE +200 / NYK -245
San Antonio Spurs (22-7) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4) – 2:30 PM
- Spread: OKC -8.5 (-118) / SAS +8.5 (-102)
- Total: O/U 235.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: SAS +280 / OKC -355
Dallas Mavericks (12-19) @ Golden State Warriors (15-15) – 5:00 PM
- Spread: GSW -8.5 (EVEN) / DAL +8.5 (-120)
- Total: O/U 228.5 (-115/-105)
- Moneyline: DAL +270 / GSW -340
Houston Rockets (17-10) @ Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: HOU -2.5 (-118) / LAL +2.5 (-102)
- Total: O/U 230.5 (-112/-108)
- Moneyline: HOU -155 / LAL +130
Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10) @ Denver Nuggets (21-8) – 10:30 PM
- Spread: DEN -3.5 (-110) / MIN +3.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 239.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: MIN +140 / DEN -166
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines?
Nuggets vs Timberwolves
- Tied for slate-high 239.5 Game Total (O/U)
- Jamal Murary playing at elite level, Cameron Johnson hurt-increased opportunity for role players
Knicks vs Cavs
- Tied for slate-high 239.5 Game Total (O/U)
- Cavs playing at a much higher pace than usual. Neither team juggernaut defensively
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NBA Injuries For Thursday, December 25th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today (as of Thursday morning):
- Luka Doncic – LAL – G – Expected To Play
- Jalen Brunson – NYK – G – Expected To Play
- Evan Mobley – CLE – F – NOW QUESTIONABLE
- Jaden McDaniels – MIN – F – Questionable (Oblique)
- P.J. Washington – DAL – F – Questionable (Foot)
- Cameron Johnson – DEN – G/F – Out (Knee)
- Rui Hachimura – LAL – F – Questionable (Groin)
- Ajay Mitchell – OKC – G – Out (Concussion)
- Klay Thompson – DAL – G/F – Questionable (Foot)
- Max Christie – DAL – G/F – Doubtful (Illness)
- Jaylin Williams – OKC – F/C – Doubtful (Heel)
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
- MLB
- NFL
- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Points + Rebounds
- Points + Assists
- Rebounds + Assists
- Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Steals
- Blocks
- Steals + Blocks
- Turnovers
- Double-Double
- Triple-Double
- Time
- Player
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: Naz Reid > 12.5 Points
Justin Carlucci wrote about Reid’s props over at our Best NBA Player Props page. Reid is playing more minutes in December, and there’s a lot to like in this matchup. Be sure to check out his full analysis.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Nikola Jokic > 11.5 Rebounds
Jokic is averaging 12.4 rebounds per 36 minutes in 29 games this season. We like his chances of dominating the glass against a weaker Rudy Gobert tonight.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Ryan Nembhard > 6.5 Assists
Nembhard has been a stabilizing force in the absence of Kyrie Irving, helping unleash Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis. The pass-first guard has excelled when given extra run, putting up 13.9 points and 9.3 assists per 36 minutes in 18 games (12 starts).
BEST COMBO PROP
NBA Player Prop: Luka Doncic < 49.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Luka is expected to play, but is he 100%? Will he be super active to crash boards? Will he really play 36+ mins? I’m leaning no, although he would be the guy to post a 40% usage and make this look silly. The Rockets are also strong defensively.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: TBD
Check back later after Underdog’s fantasy projections are posted.
Good luck!
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