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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Thursday, December 25th

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Last updated: December 25, 2025

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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 Player Props for Thursday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Props

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

Check out more of our NBA player props content for the 2025 season. As always, it’s 100% FREE:

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

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Darius Garland
PG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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De'Andre Hunter
SF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Evan Mobley
PF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Jalen Brunson
PG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Jarrett Allen
C CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Jordan Clarkson
SG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Josh Hart
SF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Lonzo Ball
PG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Mikal Bridges
SF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Mitchell Robinson
C CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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OG Anunoby
SF CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ NY
Today 5m
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Thomas Bryant
C CLE @ NY
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Tyler Kolek
PG CLE @ NY
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Aaron Wiggins
SG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Alex Caruso
SG SA @ OKC
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Cason Wallace
PG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Chet Holmgren
C SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox
SA PG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell
SA SG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper
SA PG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Isaiah Joe
SG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Jalen Williams
SF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Luguentz Dort
SF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
SA C SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
SA PF SA @ OKC
Today 2:30 PM ET
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Al Horford
C DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Anthony Davis
C DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Brandin Podziemski
SG DAL @ GS
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Brandon Williams
PG DAL @ GS
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Cooper Flagg
PF DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Daniel Gafford
C DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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De'Anthony Melton
SG DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Draymond Green
PF DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Jimmy Butler III
SF DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Klay Thompson
SG DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Max Christie
SG DAL @ GS
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Moses Moody
SG DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Naji Marshall
SF DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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P.J. Washington
PF DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Quinten Post
C DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Ryan Nembhard
PG DAL @ GS
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Stephen Curry
PG DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Will Richard
SG DAL @ GS
Today 5:00 PM ET
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Alperen Sengün
C HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Amen Thompson
SG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Austin Reaves
SG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Deandre Ayton
C HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jake LaRavia
PF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jaxson Hayes
C HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Josh Okogie
SG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Kevin Durant
PF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
LeBron James
SF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Luka Dončić
PG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Marcus Smart
PG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Reed Sheppard
PG HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Rui Hachimura
PF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Steven Adams
C HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Tari Eason
SF HOU @ LAL
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Bruce Brown
SG MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Cameron Johnson
PF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ DEN
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ DEN
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Jalen Pickett
SG MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jamal Murray
PG MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jonas Valančiūnas
C MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Julian Strawther
SF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Mike Conley
PG MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Naz Reid
C MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Nikola Jokić
C MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Peyton Watson
SF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
- - -
Rudy Gobert
C MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Spencer Jones
PF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF MIN @ DEN
Today 10:30 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: 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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