NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - December 25

In a Thursday NBA schedule that includes a lot of competitive matchups, the Houston Rockets versus the Los Angeles Lakers is a game to catch.

Take a look at our odds analysis for the NBA's upcoming games today.

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

• Projected Favorite: Knicks (65.26% win probability)
• Spread: Knicks (-5.5)
• Total: 239.5
• Moneyline: Knicks -225, Cavaliers +188
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs

• Projected Favorite: Thunder (78.24% win probability)
• Spread: Thunder (-9.5)
• Total: 233.5
• Moneyline: Thunder -355, Spurs +285
• Time: 2:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN

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Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks

• Projected Favorite: Warriors (72.63% win probability)
• Spread: Warriors (-7.5)
• Total: 227.5
• Moneyline: Warriors -319, Mavericks +260
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

• Projected Favorite: Lakers (50.14% win probability)
• Spread: Rockets (-2.5)
• Total: 230.5
• Moneyline: Rockets -134, Lakers +114
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN

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Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

• Projected Favorite: Nuggets (60.45% win probability)
• Spread: Nuggets (-2.5)
• Total: 239.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -152, Timberwolves +128
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN

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

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