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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.

Check out some popular NBA player props on Underdog:

NBA Props Today - NBA Betting Cheat Sheet

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):

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Bilal Coulibaly
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Brandon Miller
SF DET @ CHA
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Bub Carrington
PG MIA @ WAS
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Cade Cunningham
PG DET @ CHA
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CJ McCollum
PG CLE @ ATL
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Dyson Daniels
PG CLE @ ATL
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Grant Williams
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C DET @ CHA
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Jalen Johnson
PF CLE @ ATL
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James Harden
SG CLE @ ATL
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SG DET @ CHA
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PG DET @ CHA
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SG CLE @ ATL
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SG CLE @ ATL
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C CLE @ ATL
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SF DET @ CHA
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Tre Johnson
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C PHI @ IND
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SG NO @ BOS
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SF PHI @ IND
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ NY
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Derik Queen
C NO @ BOS
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Derrick White
SG NO @ BOS
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Dominick Barlow
PF PHI @ IND
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ NY
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Ja'Kobe Walter
SG TOR @ NY
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Jakob Poeltl
C TOR @ NY
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Jalen Brunson
PG TOR @ NY
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ NY
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Jarace Walker
PF PHI @ IND
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Jay Huff
C PHI @ IND
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Jaylen Brown
SG NO @ BOS
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ BOS
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Jordan Poole
PG NO @ BOS
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Josh Hart
SF TOR @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF TOR @ NY
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Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF PHI @ IND
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Kobe Brown
PF PHI @ IND
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Landry Shamet
SG TOR @ NY
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Micah Peavy
SF NO @ BOS
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Mikal Bridges
SF TOR @ NY
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Miles McBride
PG TOR @ NY
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Neemias Queta
C NO @ BOS
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OG Anunoby
SF TOR @ NY
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Paul George
SF PHI @ IND
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Payton Pritchard
PG NO @ BOS
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Quentin Grimes
SG PHI @ IND
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Quenton Jackson
SG PHI @ IND
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ NY
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Saddiq Bey
PF NO @ BOS
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Sam Hauser
SF NO @ BOS
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ NY
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Tyrese Maxey
PG PHI @ IND
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ IND
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AJ Green
SG BKN @ MIL
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Anthony Black
PG ORL @ CHI
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Collin Sexton
PG ORL @ CHI
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Cooper Flagg
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De'Aaron Fox
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ CHI
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Devin Vassell
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Franz Wagner
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Goga Bitadze
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Jalen Suggs
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Julian Champagnie
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Khris Middleton
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Kyle Kuzma
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PF DAL @ SA
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Max Christie
SG DAL @ SA
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Myles Turner
C BKN @ MIL
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SF BKN @ MIL
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Paolo Banchero
PF ORL @ CHI
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Patrick Williams
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Ryan Nembhard
PG DAL @ SA
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Ryan Rollins
SG BKN @ MIL
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Stephon Castle
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Tre Jones
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Tristan da Silva
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Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
SA PF DAL @ SA
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ CHI
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Aaron Gordon
PF OKC @ DEN
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Aaron Wiggins
SG OKC @ DEN
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Cameron Johnson
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Christian Braun
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Jamal Murray
PG OKC @ DEN
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Jared McCain
PG OKC @ DEN
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Kenrich Williams
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Luguentz Dort
SF OKC @ DEN
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Ace Bailey
SF MEM @ UTA
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Alperen Sengün
C MIN @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
SG MIN @ HOU
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Bez Mbeng
PG MEM @ UTA
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Cody Williams
SF MEM @ UTA
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF MIN @ HOU
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Javon Small
SG MEM @ UTA
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Josh Okogie
SG MIN @ HOU
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Julius Randle
PF MIN @ HOU
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Kevin Durant
PF MIN @ HOU
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PG MIN @ HOU
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Tari Eason
SF MIN @ HOU
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG LAC @ POR
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SG GS @ SAC
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Brook Lopez
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SF GS @ SAC
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PG LAC @ POR
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SG GS @ SAC
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Derrick Jones Jr.
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Devin Carter
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Donovan Clingan
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Draymond Green
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Gui Santos
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John Collins
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Jrue Holiday
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Kawhi Leonard
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Kris Dunn
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Maxime Raynaud
C GS @ SAC
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Nique Clifford
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Precious Achiuwa
PF GS @ SAC
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Robert Williams III
C LAC @ POR
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Scoot Henderson
PG LAC @ POR
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Stephen Curry
PG GS @ SAC
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Toumani Camara
SF LAC @ POR
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG PHO @ LAL
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Deandre Ayton
C PHO @ LAL
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Dillon Brooks
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Jalen Green
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LeBron James
SF PHO @ LAL
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C PHO @ LAL
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Rui Hachimura
PF PHO @ LAL
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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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