NBA: Christmas day games betting details & previews

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks

The Milwaukee Bucks will play the New York Knicks on Christmas, the first game of the day. The Bucks currently have a 19-7 record and are the second seed in the east. With a little more than a quarter of games played, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have established themselves as one of the three best duos in the NBA. Antetokounmpo and Lillard are playing at a high level and neither one of them looks like they have lost a step.

The 14-11 Knicks are the six seed in the east and the early underdogs in this game. The Knicks have +123 odds to win. The Bucks are the betting favourites. They have -150 odds to win on BetRivers. The spread is three points right now. The Bucks at -3, Knicks at +3. These teams played twice so far, and the Bucks won both games. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 110-105 on November 3 and 146-122 on December 5.

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors will play the defending champions Denver Nuggets. The Warriors may be without forward Draymond Green because he has been suspended indefinitely. The Warriors are 11-14 and would not make the Play-In Tournament if the season ended today. They are the early underdogs. They have +170 odds. The Nuggets are the underdogs. They have -215 odds. The spread is currently at five points. The Warriors at +5, and the Nuggets at -5.

The Nuggets have a 17-10 record at the moment, good for fourth in the west. Their record has suffered in large part due to injuries, keep an eye on star guard Jamal Murray’s status. The Warriors and Nuggets have only played once so far this season. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 108-105 in Denver. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is putting up some great numbers again this season and is close to averaging a triple-double. He is averaging 27 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.5 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

The In-Season Tournament champions Los Angeles Lakers will play the Boston Celtics. The Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the inaugural In-Season Tournament championship 109-123. The Lakers are the underdogs heading into this game. The Lakers have +100 odds to win the game. The Boston Celtics are the betting favourites. They have -122 odds on BetRivers.

The spread is two points. The Celtics at -2, the Lakers at +2. The Celtics have the best record in the league at the moment, 20-5. Luckily for the Lakers, this game is in Los Angeles. The Celtics have not lost a game at home yet and are 14-0 in Boston right now. This will be the first time these teams play this year. Celtics vs Lakers is one of the top rivalries in the NBA, so this game should be competitive.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers have the third best record in the east despite the early James Harden drama. The 76ers will play the Miami Heat. They are 18-7. Guard Tyrese Maxey is having a breakout season. Maxey is averaging 25.6 points per game, 6.7 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. Joel Embiid is having another MVP-caliber season, he is one of the favourites to win the award. Embiid is averaging 34.2 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 6 assists. But the Miami Heat are the slight early betting favourites.

The Heat have -117 odds to win the game. The 76ers are the underdogs. They have -104 odds to win. The Heat are 15-11 and the number five seed. The Heat did not get Damian Lillard, but they have found a way to stay competitive in the east. The spread is one and a half points. The Heat -1.5, and the 76ers +1.5.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Phoenix Suns. Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving could miss this game because of a right heel contusion. You might want to check his status before placing a bet. Suns guard Bradley Beal will miss the game because of a right ankle injury. The Suns are the betting favourites. They have -190 odds. The Mavericks are the early underdogs. They have +155 odds. The spread is at four and a half points. The Suns -4.5, the Mavericks +4.5.