NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - December 20

The NBA slate today is sure to please. The outings include the Houston Rockets taking on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

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Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets

• Projected Favorite: Nuggets (55.47% win probability)
• Spread: Nuggets (-1)
• Total: 237.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -112, Rockets -104
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: SCHN, ALT, NBA TV

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Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics

• Projected Favorite: Celtics (56.40% win probability)
• Spread: Celtics (-2)
• Total: 223.5
• Moneyline: Celtics -126, Raptors +108
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS, TSN

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers

• Projected Favorite: Pacers (65.89% win probability)
• Spread: Pelicans (-3.5)
• Total: 233.5
• Moneyline: Pelicans -164, Pacers +138
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, WALV

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks

• Projected Favorite: Mavericks (50.42% win probability)
• Spread: 76ers (-2)
• Total: 227.5
• Moneyline: 76ers -134, Mavericks +114
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KFAA, NBCS-PH

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Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets

• Projected Favorite: Pistons (79.15% win probability)
• Spread: Pistons (-10.5)
• Total: 233.5
• Moneyline: Pistons -450, Hornets +350
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSE, FDSDET, NBA TV

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards

• Projected Favorite: Grizzlies (85.34% win probability)
• Spread: Grizzlies (-11)
• Total: 234.5
• Moneyline: Grizzlies -481, Wizards +370
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSE, MNMT, WMC-TV

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Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns

• Projected Favorite: Warriors (67.95% win probability)
• Spread: Warriors (-5.5)
• Total: 227.5
• Moneyline: Warriors -225, Suns +188
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBCS-BA, AZFamily, Suns+

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Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic

• Projected Favorite: Magic (64.46% win probability)
• Spread: Magic (-8)
• Total: 240.5
• Moneyline: Magic -290, Jazz +235
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, FDSFL

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Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers

• Projected Favorite: Kings (54.84% win probability)
• Spread: Trail Blazers (-5)
• Total: 237.5
• Moneyline: Trail Blazers -198, Kings +166
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KUNP, NBCS-CA

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• Projected Favorite: Clippers (57.00% win probability)
• Spread: Lakers (-2.5)
• Total: 229.5
• Moneyline: Lakers -134, Clippers +114
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: SportsNet LA, KTLA, FDSSC, NBA TV

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All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

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