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The Los Angeles Clippers head to the Moda Center on Friday night to face the Portland Trail Blazers, with tipoff scheduled for December 26. This is a matchup that sits right in the gray area for bettors, where small edges matter more than headline narratives. Understanding fundamentals like how betting odds work and what is moneyline in betting helps frame why this line is priced tightly. Portland enters as a short home underdog, while the Clippers are modest road favorites. From a betting perspective, this game is less about raw talent and more about execution, health, and late-game decision-making. It’s the kind of spot often discussed in how to bet on NBA games and broader NBA betting guide concepts. These

The Boston Celtics travel to Indianapolis on Friday night to face the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tipoff set for December 26. This is a quick rematch after Boston stormed back from a massive deficit earlier this week, and it highlighted the gap between these teams right now. Boston keeps responding. Indiana keeps unraveling. The Pacers enter this game on a six-game losing streak and continue to struggle offensively. Boston, meanwhile, looks comfortable winning games in different ways, even when the early flow isn’t ideal. From a betting perspective, this matchup is about reliability. One team offers it. The other doesn’t. These are the current betting lines for Friday’s matchup, but bettors should always monitor movement and compare prices

The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Center, with tipoff set for December 26. This is the type of matchup where understanding pricing and market context matters, especially if you’re deciding between spread, moneyline, or totals. If you want a quick refresher on fundamentals like how betting odds work and what is moneyline in betting, it applies directly to how this game is lined. Charlotte enters as a road underdog still trying to stabilize its offense. Orlando has been more consistent, particularly at home, leaning on defense and possession control. In a spot like this, it helps to frame the game through how to bet on NBA games and broader NBA betting guide concepts,

Chicago returns home with momentum and confidence. The Bulls have won four straight after rallying twice in Atlanta, including a comeback from an 18-point deficit Tuesday. Ball movement and playmaking have stabilized the offense, and the return of multiple rotation pieces has added size and versatility. Josh Giddey continues to drive the surge. He recorded another triple-double Tuesday and has been steady through lineup changes. Chicago can clinch the season series with Philadelphia after a 113-111 win earlier this month, a game in which Giddey dominated all phases. Philadelphia remains in search mode. The 76ers are still working through health and chemistry concerns, especially with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey rarely sharing the floor. Embiid scored 27 Tuesday