We’re breaking down everything you need to know before you make any NBA bets or set your DFS lineups. All that and more in our NBA Betting Cheat Sheet today – Wednesday, December 31st, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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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.
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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Wednesday, December 31st
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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NBA Odds For Wednesday, December 31st
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).
Golden State Warriors (17-16) @ Charlotte Hornets (11-21) – 1:00 PM
- Spread: GSW -7.5 (-105) / CHA +7.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 235.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: GSW -278 / CHA +225
Minnesota Timberwolves (21-12) @ Atlanta Hawks (15-19) – 3:00 PM
- Spread: MIN -5.5 (-105) / ATL +5.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 244.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: MIN -205 / ATL +170
Orlando Magic (18-15) @ Indiana Pacers (6-27) – 3:00 PM
- Spread: ORL -4.5 (-105) / IND +4.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 227.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: ORL -170 / IND +142
Phoenix Suns (19-13) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) – 3:30 PM
- Spread: CLE -6.5 (-112) / PHX +6.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 234.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: PHX +205 / CLE -250
New Orleans Pelicans (8-26) @ Chicago Bulls (15-17) – 7:00 PM
- Spread: CHI -1.5 (-110) / NOP +1.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 248.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: NOP +102 / CHI -122
New York Knicks (23-9) @ San Antonio Spurs (23-9) – 7:00 PM
- Spread: SAS -2.5 (-108) / NYK +2.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 235.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: NYK +114 / SAS -135
Denver Nuggets (22-10) @ Toronto Raptors (20-14) – 7:30 PM
- Spread: TOR -6.5 (-110) / DEN +6.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 228.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: DEN +210 / TOR -258
Washington Wizards (7-24) @ Milwaukee Bucks (14-19) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: MIL -10.5 (-112) / WAS +10.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 232.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: WAS +410 / MIL -550
Portland Trail Blazers (14-19) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: OKC -15.5 (-112) / POR +15.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 232.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: POR +750 / OKC -1200
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.
Bulls vs Pelicans
- Bulls play fast, New Orleans is terrible defensively
- Massive 248.5 game total and close spread
- Josh Giddey and Coby White out create usage bumps and value for role players
Nuggets vs Raptors
- Nikola Jokic’s absence is borderline catastrophic for Denver
- Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun remain out– Tim Hardaway, Peyton Watson, Jonas Valanciunas in much larger roles now
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NBA Injuries For Wednesday, December 31st
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Wednesday morning):
Injuries 12/31
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) December 31, 2025
GSW:
Seth Curry – Out
CHA:
Miles Bridges – Doubtful
Pat Connaughton – Probable
Ryan Kalkbrenner – Out
Mason Plumlee – Out
Grant Williams – Out
MIN:
Terrence Shannon Jr. – Out
ATL:
Trae Young – Questionable
ORL:
Jalen Suggs – Questionable
Desmond Bane -…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
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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: Matas Buzelis > 15.5 Points
Justin Carlucci wrote about Buzelis at our best NBA props page. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jonas Valanciunas > 9.5 Rebounds
Could he see 30 minutes without Nikola Jokic? While that’s possible, I think Peyton Watson will play some small-ball-5. That being said, 25+ sounds realistic for JoVal, and he should be a hog on the glass.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Ayo Dosunmu > 4.5 Assists
You can get this at plus-money on a lot of books. He’ll likely pick up more ball-handling duties without Coby White and Josh Giddey. New Orleans gives up a ton of points, and this game has a big-time 248.5 O/U.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: TBD
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Good luck!
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