NBA Previews

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview Denver closes the NBA’s Christmas slate at home, but the spotlight is dimmed by another injury blow. Cameron Johnson went down Tuesday night in Dallas and will miss time with a right knee bone bruise. That leaves the Nuggets without three opening-night starters as they prepare to face a Minnesota team surging at

Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview Two teams searching for traction meet in Atlanta as Miami and Atlanta open their season series. Both clubs have struggled over the past two weeks, combining for only four wins in their last 20 games. This matchup presents a chance to reset after difficult stretches marked by late-game breakdowns and inconsistent execution. Miami

Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview Christmas Day brings star power to Los Angeles as the Lakers host the Houston Rockets in a matchup featuring two teams searching for consistency. Both remain in the top half of the Western Conference, but neither enters in peak form. The Lakers have dropped three of their last five, while Houston has

Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Betting Preview Christmas Day brings Cooper Flagg back into the spotlight as Dallas visits Golden State for a marquee holiday matchup. Flagg continues to validate his No. 1 overall status and enters averaging 19.2 points per game, with his production spiking since Dallas turned its season around. The Mavericks are 7-4 in their last

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview Christmas Day features a marquee Western Conference matchup as San Antonio visits Oklahoma City for a home-and-home rematch. The Spurs beat the Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday and now look to complete a sweep in less than three days. Victor Wembanyama continues to anchor San Antonio’s surge, and the Spurs enter riding

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview Christmas Day basketball returns to Madison Square Garden as the Knicks open the NBA’s five-game holiday slate against Cleveland. New York plays on Christmas for the 58th time and enters after a short-handed loss in Minnesota where Karl-Anthony Towns carried the offense. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby both sat out for maintenance

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions – December 23, 2025 The San Antonio Spurs visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, closing out their four-game road trip with the toughest opponent on deck. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET at Paycom Center, where the Thunder have been dominant all season. Oklahoma City enters as

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions – December 23, 2025 The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks in a Saturday evening Eastern vs Western Conference battle. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, with both teams trying to maintain their top-six playoff positioning in their respective conferences. Minnesota enters

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Predictions – December 23, 2025 The Indiana Pacers head to Fiserv Forum for a Saturday night showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tip is set for 8:00 PM ET in what could be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair. These two teams met multiple times during the In-Season Tournament — with Indiana winning more than expected.