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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 12th

Justin Carlucci

Justin Carlucci

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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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 – Friday, December 12th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 12th

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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TOP NBA DFS GAMES

Which games are shaping up to be DFS goldmines?

Pistons vs Hawks

  • 232.5 Game Total
  • Both teams top 10 in pace
  • Cade Cunningham and Jalen Johnson continue to be elite

76ers vs Pacers

  • Possible Tyrese Maxey absence creates ceiling opportunities for other Sixers

Wizards vs Cavs

  • Slate-high 242.5 Game Total
  • Cavs are massive favorites, with a team total pushing 129. If it doesn’t blow out, could be fireworks.

Grizzlies vs Jazz

  • Utah is third in pace, bottom of the barrel defensively
  • Memphis ranks 11th in pace

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NBA Injuries For Friday, December 12th

Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Today, it will be absolutely crucial to check the NBA injury report right before games tip off tonight to see the status of Tyrese Maxey, whose injury designation has suddenly become the most integral piece of information on the entire slate.

Maxey was probable yesterday, and then he got that morning downgrade to questionable as he battles an illness. That’s the kind of fluid situation that can completely change the betting landscape in a matter of hours.

Here’s what we know: Joel Embiid and Paul George played serious minutes for the first time against the Lakers during the Sixers’ last game, and they’ve had a few days off to get some real rest. That’s huge for their availability and workload tonight.

If Maxey sits, the ripple effects are massive:

Quentin Grimes would play a much bigger part of the rotation, and we’ve seen him have some legitimate spike games this season when given expanded opportunities.

Jared McCain becomes really interesting value in DFS and props. He could see a significant usage bump if Maxey is out.

Also, remember: Kelly Oubre Jr. is also out for Philadelphia, which further opens up minutes and touches across the roster.

Bottom line: do not lock your lineups or bets until you have confirmation on Maxey’s status. This is one of those situations where waiting until the last possible moment could be the difference between cashing and missing entirely.

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

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Alexandre Sarr
PF LAL @ WAS
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Austin Reaves
SG LAL @ WAS
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG LAL @ WAS
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Bub Carrington
PG LAL @ WAS
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Deandre Ayton
C LAL @ WAS
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Jake LaRavia
PF LAL @ WAS
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Justin Champagnie
SG LAL @ WAS
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Kyshawn George
SF LAL @ WAS
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LeBron James
SF LAL @ WAS
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Luka Dončić
PG LAL @ WAS
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Marcus Smart
PG LAL @ WAS
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Tre Johnson
SG LAL @ WAS
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Anfernee Simons
SG SAC @ BOS
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Anthony Black
PG TOR @ ORL
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Baylor Scheierman
SG SAC @ BOS
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ ORL
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Cam Spencer
SG MEM @ NO
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ NO
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Collin Murray-Boyles
PF TOR @ ORL
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ BOS
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Deni Avdija
SF POR @ NY
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Derik Queen
C MEM @ NO
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Derrick White
SG SAC @ BOS
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Desmond Bane
SG TOR @ ORL
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Domantas Sabonis
C SAC @ BOS
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ NY
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GG Jackson II
PF MEM @ NO
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Herbert Jones
SF MEM @ NO
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ ORL
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Jalen Brunson
PG POR @ NY
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Jalen Suggs
SG TOR @ ORL
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ ORL
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF MEM @ NO
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ NO
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Jeremiah Fears
PG MEM @ NO
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Jock Landale
C MEM @ NO
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John Konchar
SG MEM @ NO
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Jose Alvarado
PG MEM @ NO
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Josh Hart
SF POR @ NY
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Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF POR @ NY
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SG MEM @ NO
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Landry Shamet
SG POR @ NY
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Mikal Bridges
SF POR @ NY
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Miles McBride
PG POR @ NY
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Mitchell Robinson
C POR @ NY
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Neemias Queta
C SAC @ BOS
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OG Anunoby
SF POR @ NY
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Paolo Banchero
PF TOR @ ORL
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Payton Pritchard
PG SAC @ BOS
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Precious Achiuwa
PF SAC @ BOS
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ ORL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Russell Westbrook
PG SAC @ BOS
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Saddiq Bey
PF MEM @ NO
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Sam Hauser
SF SAC @ BOS
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF TOR @ ORL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ ORL
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ NY
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ NY
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Trey Murphy III
SF MEM @ NO
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Tristan da Silva
PF TOR @ ORL
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Vince Williams Jr.
SG MEM @ NO
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C TOR @ ORL
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Yves Missi
C MEM @ NO
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Zach LaVine
SG SAC @ BOS
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Zion Williamson
PF MEM @ NO
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Brook Lopez
C LAC @ DEN
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Bruce Brown
SG LAC @ DEN
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG CLE @ PHO
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Craig Porter Jr.
PG CLE @ PHO
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De'Andre Hunter
SF CLE @ PHO
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF CLE @ PHO
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF CLE @ PHO
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Ivica Zubac
C LAC @ DEN
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Jalen Pickett
SG LAC @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
PG LAC @ DEN
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James Harden
SG LAC @ DEN
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Jarrett Allen
C CLE @ PHO
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ PHO
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John Collins
PF LAC @ DEN
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Jonas Valančiūnas
C LAC @ DEN
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
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Kawhi Leonard
SF LAC @ DEN
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Kris Dunn
PG LAC @ DEN
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C CLE @ PHO
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Nae'Qwan Tomlin
PF CLE @ PHO
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
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Peyton Watson
SF LAC @ DEN
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
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Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ PHO
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Spencer Jones
PF LAC @ DEN
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF LAC @ DEN
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Ace Bailey
SF BKN @ UTA
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Danny Wolf
C BKN @ UTA
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Egor Demin
PG BKN @ UTA
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Jusuf Nurkić
C BKN @ UTA
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Keyonte George
SG BKN @ UTA
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF BKN @ UTA
Today 9:30 PM ET
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Nicolas Claxton
C BKN @ UTA
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Terance Mann
PG BKN @ UTA
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Al Horford
C DET @ GS
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Ausar Thompson
SG DET @ GS
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Brandin Podziemski
SG DET @ GS
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Buddy Hield
SF DET @ GS
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Cade Cunningham
PG DET @ GS
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De'Anthony Melton
SG DET @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF DET @ GS
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Duncan Robinson
SG DET @ GS
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Gui Santos
SF DET @ GS
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Isaiah Stewart
PF DET @ GS
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Jalen Duren
C DET @ GS
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Moses Moody
SG DET @ GS
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Quinten Post
C DET @ GS
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Ron Holland II
SF DET @ GS
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Stephen Curry
PG DET @ GS
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Tobias Harris
SF DET @ GS
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Will Richard
SG DET @ GS
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For 12/12

Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll! Let’s get into some picks.

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BEST POINTS PROP: Joel Embiid and Michael Porter Jr.

I wrote about Joel Embiid higher than 21.5 points and Micahel Poter Jr. higher than 24.5 points. Check out the full analysis on our best NBA props today page.

BEST REBOUNDS PROP: Rudy Gobert > 9.5 Rebounds

Here’s your crazy nugget of the day. Rudy Gobert has cleared 9.5 rebounds in 21 of his last 22 games against the Warriors.

BEST ASSISTS PROP: Jalen Johnson < 8.5 Assists

The Pistons are allowing the fewest opponent assists per game in the NBA.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK: Anthony Davis > 45.85

Say what you want about the Mavs as an organization, but talent is talent. Anthony Davis is still one of the best frontcourt players in the NBA, and when he’s healthy and starting, he’s likely going to rack up the numbers. Dallas finds itself as a rare favorite in the NBA odds at home against the terrible Nets.

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