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.
Check out some popular NBA player props on Underdog:
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):
Injuries 12/12
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ATL:
Kristaps Porzingis – Out
Trae Young – Out
N’Faly Dante – Out
Jacob Toppin – Out
DET:
Isaac Jones – Out
CHI:
Coby White – Probable
Tre Jones – Probable
Jalen Smith – Probable
Isaac Okoro – Probable
Zach Collins – Probable
Ayo Dosunmu – Out
Kevin Huerter -…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
- MLB
- NFL
- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Points + Rebounds
- Points + Assists
- Rebounds + Assists
- Points + Rebounds + Assists
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- Blocks
- Steals + Blocks
- Turnovers
- Double-Double
- Triple-Double
- Time
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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.
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: TBD
Check back later once Underdog projections are posted.
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