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 DFS cheat sheet today for NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, December 5th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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This 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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- 241.5 Total
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- 238.5 Total
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- Massive NYK team total
- Blowout risk with 15-point spread, but risk = reward
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For Friday, December 5th
Let’s dive into the good stuff. Check out our favorite picks for some of the major prop markets today.
BEST POINTS PROP: Derrick White > 17.5 Points
Don’t look now, but White has slowly seen some positive shooting regression over the past month. He’s covered 17.5 points in seven of his last 11 games. Yes, Jaylen Brown is set to be back tonight, but White has been great with Brown over the last couple of weeks.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP: Keldon Johnson > 6.5 Rebounds
I like getting Johnson at plus-money across the industry. I’d hit the juiced 5.5 if available. The Spurs will be without Luke Kornet, which could open up some “Big Body” Johnson minutes at the stretch five. Even if it’s a few extra ticks, it helps. Kelly Olynyk will play as well and be a decision point in the DFS world.
BEST ASSISTS PROP: Immanuel Quickley> 6.5 Assists
Quickley has averaged better than three more potential assists per game since RJ Barrett has been out, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence.
TOP LADDER PICK TODAY: Dalton Knecht
This is extremely risky, but the Lakers will be without LeBron James and Luka Doncic tonight on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Celtics have been fairly miserable defensively over the last handful of games, and Knecht played over 20 minutes last time both studs missed. He could drop a goose egg or become a flamethrower and kick the weekend off with a bang.
- Dalton Knecht 10+ Points +180
- Dalton Knecht 15+ Points +630
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK: Tyrese Maxey
Without Joel Embiid, fatigue could be the only reasonable excuse for Maxey to fail tonight. The Bucks are terrible defensively–especially without Giannis–and Maxey will continue to be EVERYTHING for Philly.
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