NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - December 16

The Brooklyn Nets versus the Golden State Warriors is a game to catch on a Saturday NBA slate that features a lot of thrilling matchups.
Dive into our betting preview below for analysis of all the big games in the NBA on Saturday.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons
- Projected Favorite: Bucks (92.71% win probability)
- Spread: Bucks (-16.5)
- Total: 241
- Moneyline: Bucks -1200, Pistons +750
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSWI, BSDET
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Projected Favorite: 76ers (81.57% win probability)
- Spread: 76ers (-12)
- Total: 230
- Moneyline: 76ers -670, Hornets +490
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE, NBCS-PH
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Projected Favorite: Cavaliers (76.02% win probability)
- Spread: Cavaliers (-4.5)
- Total: 236.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -184, Hawks +154
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV, BSOH, BSSE
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Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
- Projected Favorite: Heat (64.27% win probability)
- Spread: Heat (-5)
- Total: 219.5
- Moneyline: Heat -194, Bulls +162
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSUN, NBCS-CHI
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers
- Projected Favorite: Timberwolves (82.60% win probability)
- Spread: Timberwolves (-10.5)
- Total: 238.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -500, Pacers +385
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSN, BSIN
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Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Projected Favorite: Warriors (60.49% win probability)
- Spread: Warriors (-3.5)
- Total: 235.5
- Moneyline: Warriors -154, Nets +130
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS-BA, YES
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Projected Favorite: Mavericks (57.91% win probability)
- Spread: Mavericks (-4.5)
- Total: 233
- Moneyline: Mavericks -188, Trail Blazers +158
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW, BSSW
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Projected Favorite: Nuggets (65.72% win probability)
- Spread: Nuggets (-5)
- Total: 237.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -215, Thunder +180
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ALT, BSOK
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Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz
- Projected Favorite: Kings (80.69% win probability)
- Spread: Kings (-8)
- Total: 234.5
- Moneyline: Kings -330, Jazz +265
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV, NBCS-CA, KJZZ
Bet on Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz with FanDuel Sportsbook.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New York Knicks
- Projected Favorite: Clippers (62.48% win probability)
- Spread: Clippers (-6.5)
- Total: 229.5
- Moneyline: Clippers -245, Knicks +200
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSC, MSG
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