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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):

PRE-LOCK UPDATE: Evan Mobley is expected to play.

  • 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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SF PHO @ TOR
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Cade Cunningham
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ DET
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
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Cooper Flagg
PF CLE @ DAL
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Daniel Gafford
C CLE @ DAL
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ DAL
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Dennis Schröder
PG CLE @ DAL
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Devin Booker
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ DAL
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Duncan Robinson
SG MEM @ DET
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PF CLE @ DAL
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GG Jackson II
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Grayson Allen
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Isaiah Stewart
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Jalen Duren
C MEM @ DET
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Jalen Green
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James Harden
SG CLE @ DAL
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Jarace Walker
PF NY @ IND
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ DET
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Jaylon Tyson
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Josh Hart
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Keon Ellis
SG CLE @ DAL
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Klay Thompson
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Marcus Sasser
PG MEM @ DET
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Max Christie
SG CLE @ DAL
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ IND
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Naji Marshall
SF CLE @ DAL
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ IND
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
PF MEM @ DET
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
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Pascal Siakam
PF NY @ IND
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P.J. Washington
PF CLE @ DAL
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RJ Barrett
SG PHO @ TOR
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
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Sam Merrill
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
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Scottie Barnes
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Taylor Hendricks
PF MEM @ DET
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Tobias Harris
SF MEM @ DET
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Ty Jerome
PG MEM @ DET
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Alperen Sengün
C NO @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
SG NO @ HOU
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Dejounte Murray
SG NO @ HOU
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Derik Queen
C NO @ HOU
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Herbert Jones
SF NO @ HOU
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF NO @ HOU
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ HOU
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Kevin Durant
PF NO @ HOU
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Reed Sheppard
PG NO @ HOU
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Saddiq Bey
PF NO @ HOU
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Tari Eason
SF NO @ HOU
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Trey Murphy III
SF NO @ HOU
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Zion Williamson
PF NO @ HOU
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Ace Bailey
SF UTA @ POR
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Al Horford
C MIN @ GS
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ GS
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Ayo Dosunmu
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Bones Hyland
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Brice Sensabaugh
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Cody Williams
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De'Anthony Melton
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Deni Avdija
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Donovan Clingan
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Draymond Green
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Gui Santos
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Isaiah Collier
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ GS
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Jerami Grant
PF UTA @ POR
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Jrue Holiday
PG UTA @ POR
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ GS
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Kristaps Porzingis
C MIN @ GS
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Kyle Filipowski
C UTA @ POR
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Naz Reid
C MIN @ GS
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Robert Williams III
C UTA @ POR
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Rudy Gobert
C MIN @ GS
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Scoot Henderson
PG UTA @ POR
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Toumani Camara
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Will Richard
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG CHI @ LAC
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Brook Lopez
C CHI @ LAC
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Kawhi Leonard
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Matas Buzelis
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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.

Good luck!

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