NBA Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 21st December 2024

It's time for basketball on Saturday, December 21, featuring 12 NBA Playoffs games that we can bet on today.

Our predictive analytics model has simulated the outcome of each matchup on today's slate and identified the top five betting opportunities, with the standout bet of the day coming in the Wizards vs. Bucks matchup at 8:00PM ET.

Other games we're wagering on today include Celtics vs. Bulls and Grizzlies vs. Hawks, promising an exciting Saturday for NBA betting.

NBA Best Bets for Today

Saturday's NBA slate features five bets with an edge according to our model. Leading the way is Wizards +11.5, offering an edge of 2.9% at odds of -108.

Top NBA Picks for 21st December 2024

Prepare for a riveting day of basketball action with our top picks for 21st December 2024. These picks offer valuable prospects for success, thanks to detailed data analysis and predictive algorithms.

Having analyzed every spread, total and moneyline, each pick is methodically chosen to deliver an edge in today's basketball matchups.

Boost your Saturday betting experience with these scientifically curated picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Wizards +11.5 (-108)

• Wizards vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 2.9% edge
• 54.8% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

With a calculated edge of 2.9% and a probability of 54.8%, the Wizards +11.5 spread bet at -108 is our best bet for today's basketball. Don't miss this top bet in the Wizards vs. Bucks matchup at 8:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Celtics vs. Bulls Under 242 Points (-108)

• Celtics vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 2.6% edge
• 54.5% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

With a probability of 54.5% and an edge of 2.6%, the under 242 points bet at -108 is another compelling opportunity. Place your bet on this +EV pick in the Celtics vs. Bulls game before it begins at 8:00PM ET, with the best odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Bulls +12.5 (-110)

• Celtics vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 2.3% edge
• 54.7% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

With an edge of 2.3% and a probability of 54.7%, the Bulls +12.5 spread bet at -110 with BetMGM is our next top play for Saturday's NBA. Don't let this chance pass by in the Celtics vs. Bulls matchup at 8:00PM ET.

Grizzlies ML (-118)

• Grizzlies vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• 2.2% edge
• 56.3% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Today's fourth bet is the Grizzlies ML at -118, with a probability of 56.3% and an edge of 2.2%. Don't miss out on this prime betting play in the Grizzlies vs. Hawks matchup at 7:30PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kings ML (-220)

• Lakers vs. Kings (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 2.2% edge
• 70.9% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our NBA analysis shows the Kings ML at -220 as another +EV wager, backed by an edge of 2.2% and a significant 70.9% chance of hitting. Jump on this promising betting opportunity in the Lakers vs. Kings game at 6:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best NBA Parlay for Saturday

Saturday's NBA parlay consists of two legs, offering odds of +271 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, our NBA play of the day is the Wizards to cover the +11.5 spread. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +271 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven action on today's basketball games.

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