Upcoming Games for December 25, 2024
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | More Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) Dallas Mavericks (19-10) | 41.4% 58.6% | +175 -195 +180 -200 | +5½-113 -4½-115 +5-105 -5-109 | 108.8 111.9 | 220.7 | o222½-110 u223-108 o221-110 u223-110 | Volatility Bet Value Active | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers (10-17) Boston Celtics (22-7) | 25.8% 74.2% | +320 -380 +315 -360 | +8½-104 -8½-108 +9-110 -8½-109 | 105.8 113.3 | 219.1 | o221-108 u221-108 o221-110 u221½-110 | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) Golden State Warriors (15-13) | 31.1% 68.9% | +155 -170 +150 -170 | +4½-110 -4-108 +4½-109 -4½-105 | 111.0 116.8 | 227.8 | o220-108 u220½-110 o220-110 u220-110 | |||
| Denver Nuggets (16-11) Phoenix Suns (14-14) | 60.9% 39.1% | -135 +120 -135 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-109 | 113.5 110.0 | 223.5 | o231½-110 u232-105 o231½-110 u232½-110 | Overall Bet Value Active |
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings | 45.8% 54.2% | +100 -110 -105 -110 | +1-105 +0-108 +1-109 +0-110 | 130 129 | -0.71668-0.70441 | -0.78043 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Brooklyn Nets | 77.2% 22.8% | -480 +405 -470 +400 | -10-108 +10½-110 -10-109 +10½-110 | 130 101 | -0.21453-0.21717 | -0.25898 | |
| Chicago Bulls Toronto Raptors | 52.7% 47.3% | -115 +100 -115 +105 | -1-108 +1½-110 -1-109 +1½-110 | 122 121 | -0.66000-0.64814 | -0.63993 | |
| Miami Heat Detroit Pistons | 64.1% 35.9% | -180 +170 -180 +170 | -4½-110 +5-108 -4½-109 +5-110 | 124 125 | -1.00641-1.00641 | -1.02315 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets | 62.3% 37.7% | -135 +125 -135 +125 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2½-109 +2½-109 | 121 108 | -0.57304-0.57304 | -0.47367 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Los Angeles Lakers | 57.2% 42.8% | -130 +113 -130 +115 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-109 | 110 116 | -0.79023-0.79536 | -0.84852 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Golden State Warriors | 54.6% 45.4% | -105 -110 -105 -109 | +1-108 -1-105 +0-109 +0-109 | 143 133 | -0.70441-0.70221 | -0.60594 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Phoenix Suns | 16.4% 83.6% | +460 -575 +475 -600 | +11½-108 -11-110 +11½-110 -11-109 | 109 116 | -0.19031-0.18473 | -0.17897 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves San Antonio Spurs | 65.8% 34.2% | -175 +165 -180 +170 | -4½-105 +4½-108 -4½-109 +4½-109 | 106 92 | -0.46561-0.45497 | -0.41779 | |
| New York Knicks Orlando Magic | 66.2% 33.8% | -175 +165 -170 +160 | -4½-105 +4½-108 -4½-109 +4½-109 | 100 91 | -0.46561-0.47678 | -0.41255 | |
| Boston Celtics Washington Wizards | 90.5% 9.5% | -1800 +1069 -1600 +1200 | -17½-106 +17½-108 -17½-109 +17½-105 | 112 98 | -0.08644-0.07856 | -0.10017 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Indiana Pacers | 33.3% 66.7% | +225 -250 +240 -250 | +7-115 -6½-108 +7-110 -6½-109 | 104 119 | -0.35820-0.34485 | -0.40467 | |
| Houston Rockets Oklahoma City Thunder | 37.2% 62.8% | +200 -230 +200 -235 | +5½-108 -5-115 +6-110 -5½-109 | 96 111 | -0.39087-0.38877 | -0.46572 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks | 36.9% 63.1% | +143 -160 +155 -160 | +3½-107 -3½-105 +3½-109 -3-115 | 102 110 | -0.51206-0.49303 | -0.45969 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Portland Trail Blazers | 62.0% 38.0% | -160 +150 -160 +145 | -3½-105 +3½-107 -3½-105 +3½-109 | 118 116 | -0.50078-0.50878 | -0.47779 | |
| Phoenix Suns Utah Jazz | 67.7% 32.3% | -270 +235 -260 +245 | -7-105 +7½-117 -6½-109 +7-110 | 134 126 | -0.34293-0.33743 | -0.38955 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 1 | 1-0 (1.000) | 0 | -0.27871 | |
| Sportsbooks | 1 | 1-0 (1.000) | 0 | -0.28377 | |
| DRatings | 1 | 1-0 (1.000) | 0 | -0.24303 | 0.03568 0.04074 |
Predictions Methodology
The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.
Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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