NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - December 18

There is no shortage of excitement on today's NBA schedule, including the Golden State Warriors playing the Phoenix Suns.

Delve into our betting guide for the NBA's upcoming games today.

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks

• Projected Favorite: Knicks (57.51% win probability)
• Spread: Knicks (-4)
• Total: 224.5
• Moneyline: Knicks -196, Pacers +164
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSIN, MSG, WALV

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks

• Projected Favorite: Hawks (60.35% win probability)
• Spread: Hawks (-5.5)
• Total: 238.5
• Moneyline: Hawks -220, Hornets +184
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSE, WSOC 9

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat

• Projected Favorite: Heat (63.78% win probability)
• Spread: Heat (-6.5)
• Total: 226.5
• Moneyline: Heat -250, Nets +205
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSUN, YES

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors

• Projected Favorite: Bucks (63.26% win probability)
• Spread: Raptors (-5.5)
• Total: 220.5
• Moneyline: Raptors -220, Bucks +184
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSWI, TSN

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Washington Wizards

• Projected Favorite: Spurs (81.12% win probability)
• Spread: Spurs (-14.5)
• Total: 240.5
• Moneyline: Spurs -1351, Wizards +810
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSW, MNMT2

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets

• Projected Favorite: Rockets (79.54% win probability)
• Spread: Rockets (-9.5)
• Total: 234.5
• Moneyline: Rockets -461, Pelicans +360
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers

• Projected Favorite: Thunder (80.59% win probability)
• Spread: Thunder (-17.5)
• Total: 220.5
• Moneyline: Thunder -1493, Clippers +870
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBA TV, FDSOK, FDSSC

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons

• Projected Favorite: Pistons (60.25% win probability)
• Spread: Pistons (-5.5)
• Total: 228.5
• Moneyline: Pistons -230, Mavericks +190
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSDET, KFAA, WFAA

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Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic

• Projected Favorite: Nuggets (64.64% win probability)
• Spread: Nuggets (-7)
• Total: 236.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -270, Magic +220
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ALT, KTVD, KUSA, FDSFL

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Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors

• Projected Favorite: Warriors (54.28% win probability)
• Spread: Warriors (-1.5)
• Total: 230.5
• Moneyline: Warriors -124, Suns +106
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBCS-BA, AZFamily, Suns+

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Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• Projected Favorite: Lakers (65.14% win probability)
• Spread: Lakers (-7.5)
• Total: 243.5
• Moneyline: Lakers -300, Jazz +245
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, SportsNet LA

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings

• Projected Favorite: Trail Blazers (60.16% win probability)
• Spread: Trail Blazers (-9)
• Total: 237.5
• Moneyline: Trail Blazers -340, Kings +275
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KUNP, NBCS-CA

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All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

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