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Top NBA Odds, Picks, & Predictions: Monday (12/18)

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There are 11 NBA games today. That means plenty of sports betting. The NBA has some of the best betting value if bettors know where to look. 

Here are my best bets for the night. 

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Monday’s Best NBA Bets

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls

The 76ers are one of the few championship contenders this season. They can always win big, which makes this one of the risker bets of the day. I would lower the number of units that I bet for this one. There is still betting value, but it is good always to be careful. 

The  Bulls are starting to improve. They are winning games and keep games close. Tonight, the point line is on the higher side. Bettors always want to pay attention when the point line gets too high. When the betting line gets too high, the betting value is usually on the under. 

Pick: Chicago Bulls +10 (-110)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets

The Cavaliers are a little banged up right now. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are both listed as out. That will affect the starting lineup and their depth throughout this game. The Cavaliers have struggled the past few games, too: They lost three out of their previous five and now face a team that is heating up. 

The Rockets are looking like a whole new team. Their starters are meshing together and have the talent to keep games close. Dillon Brooks is good enough defensively to limit Donovan Mitchell. That means there is plenty of betting value on the Rockets.

Pick: Houston Rockets Moneyline (+164)

Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks are missing Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II. Both are losses for the Mavericks. Luka Doncic mentioned that he has been exhausted after a few games this season as well. That means Doncic can not continue to carry this team all season.

The Nuggets have already beaten the Mavericks by 11 points once this season. They are one of the most talented teams in the league. Nikola Jokic has the talent to dominate any team. That includes the Mavericks. This game is a game that bettors will want to watch tonight. 

Pick: Denver Nuggets -8 (-110)

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