NBA on Christmas Day Betting Guide: Odds, Picks, and Predictions for December 25

The NBA on Christmas Day is a tradition unlike any other. Here's how to follow all of the betting action on what will certainly be a Christmas slate to remember.

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Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks

12:00 p.m. tipoff: ESPN

A rematch of last year's playoff series, the New York Knicks (-5.5) are the betting favorite over the COVID-ridden Atlanta Hawks.

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Boston Celtics @ Milwuakee Bucks

2:30 p.m. tipoff: ABC

It's always a treat to see the reigning NBA Champions play on Christmas Day. The Bucks (-3) are the home betting favorite here. Of course, we remember what happened in the 2016 NBA Finals and then what took place that Christmas Day.

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Golden State Warriors @ Phoenix Suns

5:00 p.m. tipoff: ABC

In a battle of west coast powerhouses, the Phoenix Suns (-5.5) are the betting favorite over Steph Curry's Warriors.

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Brooklyn Nets @ Los Angeles Lakers

8:00 p.m. tipoff: ABC, ESPN

LeBron James needs 13 points to pass Kobe Bryant as the all-time scorer on Christmas Day. LeBron's Lakers (-1) are extremely slight betting favorites at home against the COVID-ridden Nets.

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Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz

10:30 p.m. tipoff: ESPN

A potential Western Conference playoff matchup fills the NBA's late night Christmas matchup, as the Utah Jazz (-12) are massive betting favorites against the Mavericks.

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