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We’re back! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. The plays […]
The Boston Celtics (18-11) are 8.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (6-24) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN and NBCS-BOS. The point total is 221.5 in the matchup. Celtics vs. Pacers Odds Celtics odds to win: -355 Pacers odds to win: +285 Spread: Celtics (-8.5) Total: 221.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Pacers Game Time and Information When: Friday,...
The Washington Wizards (5-23) are underdogs (by 8 points) to break a four-game home losing streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (18-13) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 226.5 in the matchup. Raptors vs. Wizards Odds Raptors odds to win: -319 Wizards odds to win: +260 Spread: Raptors (-8) Total: 226.5 How to Bet on Raptors vs. Wizards Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena...
The Chicago Bulls (14-15) are 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at United Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. The matchup’s point total is set at 239.5. Bulls vs. 76ers Odds Bulls odds to win: -118 76ers odds to win: +100 Spread: Bulls (-1.5) Total: 239.5 How to Bet on Bulls vs. 76ers Game Time and Information When: ...
The Utah Jazz (10-19) are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Detroit Pistons (24-6) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Delta Center. The matchup airs at 9:30 p.m. ET on FDSDET, KJZZ, and Jazz+. The point total is 244.5 for the matchup. Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available for Friday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Pistons vs. Jazz Pick the Jazz (+9.5) to Cover The Piston...
The Los Angeles Clippers (8-21) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (12-18) after losing four straight road games. The Clippers are favored by only 1.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The over/under is set at 225.5 in the matchup. Looking to make an informed wager on Friday’s game? Find out the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazer...
Southeast Division foes square off when the Orlando Magic (17-13) host the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) at Kia Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Magic are 6.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The matchup’s over/under is set at 230.5. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Magic vs. Hornets Pick the ...
The Chicago Bulls (14-15) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at United Center as only 1.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. The over/under is set at 239.5 in the matchup. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Bulls vs. 76ers Pick the 76e...
The New Orleans Pelicans (8-23) are underdogs (by 4 points) to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the Phoenix Suns (16-13) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 240.5 points. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game can help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Suns vs. Pelicans Pick the Suns (-4) to Cover The Suns have played 29 games, with 18 wins against the spread. The Peli...
The Memphis Grizzlies (14-16) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (12-18) as 5-point favorites on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSWI. The point total is 226.5 for the matchup. Aiming to gain an edge on Friday’s game? Dig into the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Grizzlies vs. Bucks Pick the Grizzlies (-5) to Cover The Grizzlies have played 30 games, with 14 wins against the spread. ...
The Washington Wizards (5-23) are underdogs (by 8 points) to break a four-game home losing streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (18-13) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The over/under is 226.5 in the matchup. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Friday’s game according to our computer predictions. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Wizards Pick the Raptors (-8) to Cover In the Raptors’ 31 games this year, they have 14 wins against t...
Two sliding teams meet when the Atlanta Hawks (15-16) host the Miami Heat (15-15) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hawks are 4-point favorites as they look to stop a four-game losing streak against the Heat, losers of three straight. The matchup has an over/under of 245.5. Dive into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Hawks vs. Heat Pick the Heat (+4) to Cover ...
The Indiana Pacers (6-24) host the Boston Celtics (18-11) after losing three home games in a row. The Celtics are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5 points. Our computer predictions below will help you decide what are the best bets available for Friday’s game. How to Bet on Celtics vs. Pacers Pick the Celtics (-8.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Celtics are 16-12-1 this year. The Pa...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Canis family. For the second consecutive season, and the fourth time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves played on Christmas Day. Tonight, it was against a familiar foe, Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Whenever these two teams match up, crazy things seem to happen, and tonight was no exception. […]
It’s been a rough road trip for the Houston Rockets, with three overtime losses and blowout loss to the Clippers. Heading into Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers, Rockets fans were hoping to see them make a statement on the big stage. That they did. Similar to their start in the Clippers game, the […]
The Denver Nuggets won a sloppily-played Christmas classic over the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime. The Nuggets… The post Recap: Denver Nuggets pull off an overtime Christmas miracle comeback, down the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes you can go through life thinking everything is okay. Then one day, you wake up and realize not only are things bad, but there have been signs that the situation has been rough for a while. That’s where the Lakers found themselves on Christmas Day after getting blown out at home […]
The Dallas Mavericks continue to be one of the most inconsistent teams in the league, losing an incredibly frustrating game to the Warriors. This performance comes just two nights after a statement victory over the Denver Nuggets. While the loss certainly stings, the main story leaving this game is the injury that Anthony Davis suffered […]
JJ Redick has never been one willing or able to hide his true feelings after games. If Redick is upset about how the Lakers played, it is very evident. That may manifest itself in what he says or it could be in the brevity in which he answers questions. Following Thursday’s blowout loss to the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers will enter tomorrow’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with eight names on the injury report. Wing Kris Murray and big Robert Williams III have been listed as questionable with right cervical soreness and left knee management, respectively: Forward Jerami Grant’s recently updated left Achilles tendonitis will keep him out as […]
The Chicago Bulls (14-15) will try to extend a four-game winning stretch when hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at United Center. This matchup is at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-PH. The Bulls enter this game after a 126-123 win over the Hawks on Tuesday. The 76ers are coming off of a 114-106 loss to the Nets in their last outing on Tuesday. Coby White scored a team-leading 24 points for the Bulls in the win. Joel Embiid’s team-leading 27 point...
While the NFL has done its best to invade Christmas Day, it will always belong to the NBA. The league’s annual five-game slate is usually packed with the best and most intriguing matchups. In the midst of a dreadful nine-game stretch, the Miami Heat do not play on Christmas Day this year. But let’s not […] The post How Heat became NBA’s most successful Christmas Day franchise, for now appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Just as it looked like the Lakers were turning the corner from a health standpoint, they were dealt another blow on Thursday. After playing in the first half of the Christmas Day showdown with the Rockets, Reaves remained in the locker room and was ruled out for the second half with left calf soreness. According […]
The Lakers’ woe worsened on Thursday as the Rockets handed them their third straight loss, blowing them out on Christmas Day, 119-96. Houston beat them down in many of the expected ways, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and turning the Lakers over 16times. The result was the Rockets finishing with 68 points in the paint, 24 […]
Community Guidelines Welcome to Denver Stiffs! We’re glad you’re here. Denver Stiffs is a community where sports fans from all… The post Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves. December 25th, 2025. appeared first on Denver Stiffs .