Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
17-14
@
New York Knicks
20-9
New York Knicks
Thursday, Dec 25 | 05:00 PM ET | Madison Square Garden | ABC
SpreadNY -5.5
TotalO/U 239.5
MLNY -218

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

Here's why I'm confident: NBA scheduling is everything, and this Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks matchup has some interesting angles. Cleveland Cavaliers is 17-14 on the year while New York Knicks sits at 20-9. The line of New York Knicks -5.5 is where I'm focusing.

What stands out is The offensive numbers: New York Knicks at 110.4 PPG, Cleveland Cavaliers at 115.3. Factor in pace (101.7 vs 101.6) and you see where this is heading.

truth is, New York Knicks is 8-5 ATS this season and 3-2 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This is the play.

Home Field
New York Knicks is 6-2 at home this season
Records
New York Knicks: 20-9 | Cleveland Cavaliers: 17-14
Offensive Rating
New York Knicks: 112.6 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened New York Knicks -5.5, sharp action noted
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
22-7
@
Oklahoma City Thunder
26-4
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thursday, Dec 25 | 07:30 PM ET | Paycom Center | ABC
SpreadOKC -9.5
TotalO/U 232.5
MLOKC -360

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder

The numbers are screaming at us. Let's break down San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder. At 22-7 versus 26-4, these teams are heading in different directions. The line of Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 is where I'm focusing.

What really matters is Oklahoma City Thunder is putting up 111.3 PPG at home. San Antonio Spurs scores 112.9 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

I mean, The betting trends are clear: Oklahoma City Thunder covers consistently (6-7 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. Don't miss this spot.

Home Field
Oklahoma City Thunder is 6-3 at home this season
Records
Oklahoma City Thunder: 26-4 | San Antonio Spurs: 22-7
Offensive Rating
Oklahoma City Thunder: 114.7 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5, sharp action noted
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
12-19
@
Golden State Warriors
15-15
Golden State Warriors
Thursday, Dec 25 | 10:00 PM ET | Chase Center | ABC
SpreadGS -8.5
TotalO/U 228.5
MLGS -340

Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors

Let me break this down. Let's break down Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors. At 12-19 versus 15-15, these teams are heading in different directions. The line of Golden State Warriors -8.5 is where I'm focusing.

Here's where it gets interesting: Golden State Warriors is putting up 117.0 PPG at home. Dallas Mavericks scores 113.8 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

let's be honest, The betting trends are clear: Golden State Warriors covers consistently (9-3 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. This line is off.

Home Field
Golden State Warriors is 7-3 at home this season
Records
Golden State Warriors: 15-15 | Dallas Mavericks: 12-19
Offensive Rating
Golden State Warriors: 113.2 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Golden State Warriors -8.5, sharp action noted
Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
17-10
@
Los Angeles Lakers
19-9
Los Angeles Lakers
Friday, Dec 26 | 01:00 AM ET | crypto.com Arena | ABC
SpreadLAL +2.5
TotalO/U 231.5
MLLAL +114

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers

This line doesn't make sense. NBA scheduling is everything, and this Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers matchup has some interesting angles. Houston Rockets is 17-10 on the year while Los Angeles Lakers sits at 19-9. The line of Los Angeles Lakers +2.5 is where I'm focusing.

Here's where it gets interesting: Los Angeles Lakers is putting up 114.6 PPG at home. Houston Rockets scores 117.5 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

bottom line: Los Angeles Lakers is 9-3 ATS this season and 3-1 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This is the play.

Home Field
Los Angeles Lakers is 4-1 at home this season
Records
Los Angeles Lakers: 19-9 | Houston Rockets: 17-10
Offensive Rating
Los Angeles Lakers: 116.7 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Los Angeles Lakers +2.5, sharp action noted
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
20-10
@
Denver Nuggets
21-8
Denver Nuggets
Friday, Dec 26 | 03:30 AM ET | Ball Arena | ABC
SpreadDEN -2.5
TotalO/U 238.5
MLDEN -142

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets

The sharps are all over this. Let's break down Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets. At 20-10 versus 21-8, these teams are heading in different directions. The line of Denver Nuggets -2.5 is where I'm focusing.

Factor this in: Denver Nuggets is putting up 119.3 PPG at home. Minnesota Timberwolves scores 113.4 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

simply put, Denver Nuggets is 6-7 ATS this season and 4-2 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. I like this a lot.

Home Field
Denver Nuggets is 5-3 at home this season
Records
Denver Nuggets: 21-8 | Minnesota Timberwolves: 20-10
Offensive Rating
Denver Nuggets: 116.1 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Denver Nuggets -2.5, sharp action noted