Top NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (Christmas Day)
The best part about Christmas is basketball. Christmas is when the NBA starts ramping up. That means there are plenty of games to bet on tonight. Here are my best bets of the day!
NBA Best Christmas Day Bets
New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The New York Knicks need a lot of help to win this game tonight. They struggle to score consistently. That has created problems for them this season. That will create problems for them tonight.
The Milwaukee Bucks have dominated the Knicks this season. They have won every game against them and by a lot of points. Lillard and Giannis are too much for the Knicks to handle. They will continue to be an issue for them tonight. The Bucks are too good for the Knicks.
Milwaukee Bucks Moneyline -165 @Caesers
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics
The Lakers can beat any team in the NBA. That means there is potential to win this game tonight. They are on a cold streak right now. Losing four of their last five games, and LeBron had to score forty points to get them their win during that period. They need to become more consistent before getting betting value.
Boston is the best team in the NBA. They have the most talented team across the board. That talent has pushed them to a 22-6 record. The Celtic’s consistency will give them all of the betting value tonight. They will be a team bettors will want to watch the rest of the season.
Boston Celtics Moneyline -145 @Caesers
Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Miami Heat have been a rollercoaster this season. They started off the season slow and now are getting better. Miami is one of the few teams that are difficult for bettors to read. I would stay away, but the 76ers have betting value tonight.
Philadelphia is missing their best player tonight. Without Embiid, they can still win because of Tyrese Maxey. He is among the few rising stars in the NBA and can carry the team. Philadelphia has plenty of betting value plus money.
Philadelphia 76ers Moneyline +115@Caesers
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