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):
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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Ausar Thompson
DET
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Cade Cunningham
DET
PG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Caris LeVert
DET
SF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Daniss Jenkins
DET
PG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Dean Wade
CLE
PF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Dennis Schröder
CLE
PG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Donovan Mitchell
CLE
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Duncan Robinson
DET
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Evan Mobley
CLE
PF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Isaiah Stewart
DET
PF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Jalen Duren
DET
C DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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James Harden
CLE
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Jarrett Allen
CLE
C DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Max Strus
CLE
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Paul Reed
DET
PF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Sam Merrill
CLE
SG DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Tobias Harris
DET
SF DET @ CLE
Today
7:00 PM ET
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Anthony Edwards
MIN
SG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Ayo Dosunmu
MIN
PG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Carter Bryant
SA
SF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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De'Aaron Fox
SA
PG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Devin Vassell
SA
SG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Dylan Harper
SA
PG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Jaden McDaniels
MIN
PF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Julian Champagnie
SA
SF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Julius Randle
MIN
PF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Keldon Johnson
SA
SF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Luke Kornet
SA
C SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Mike Conley
MIN
PG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Naz Reid
MIN
C SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Rudy Gobert
MIN
C SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Stephon Castle
SA
SG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Terrence Shannon Jr.
MIN
SG SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 PM ET
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Victor Wembanyama
SA
PF SA @ MIN
Today
9:30 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.
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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