NBA Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - December 27

Today's NBA schedule has several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings.

Dive into our betting odds preview below for a breakdown of all the important games in the NBA today.

Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks

• Projected Favorite: Mavericks (50.40% win probability)
• Spread: Mavericks (-2.5)
• Total: 231.5
• Moneyline: Mavericks -142, Kings +120
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KFAA, NBCS-CA, NBA TV

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns

• Projected Favorite: Suns (66.44% win probability)
• Spread: Suns (-5.5)
• Total: 238.5
• Moneyline: Suns -235, Pelicans +194
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, Suns+

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Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets

• Projected Favorite: Nuggets (56.52% win probability)
• Spread: Nuggets (-5)
• Total: 235.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -198, Magic +166
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ALT2, FDSFL, WESH

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Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks

• Projected Favorite: Bulls (53.19% win probability)
• Spread: Bulls (-6.5)
• Total: 234.5
• Moneyline: Bulls -250, Bucks +205
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: CHSN, FDSWI

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

• Projected Favorite: Spurs (83.65% win probability)
• Spread: Spurs (-17.5)
• Total: 247.5
• Moneyline: Spurs -1205, Jazz +750
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, FDSSW

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Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers

• Projected Favorite: Heat (71.57% win probability)
• Spread: Heat (-8.5)
• Total: 231.5
• Moneyline: Heat -355, Pacers +285
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSUN, FDSIN, WPLG

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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

• Projected Favorite: Knicks (66.86% win probability)
• Spread: Knicks (-6)
• Total: 243.5
• Moneyline: Knicks -225, Hawks +188
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSE, MSG, NBA TV

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets

• Projected Favorite: Timberwolves (82.23% win probability)
• Spread: Timberwolves (-9.5)
• Total: 223.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves -391, Nets +310
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: YES, FDSNX

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Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

• Projected Favorite: Rockets (60.19% win probability)
• Spread: Rockets (-5.5)
• Total: 236.5
• Moneyline: Rockets -200, Cavaliers +168
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: SCHN, FDSOH

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

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