Best NBA Bets Tonight: Predictions From ‘Buckets’ Podcast (Tuesday, Dec. 12)

It’s time for another exciting Tuesday of NBA action. Our NBA betting experts have their best NBA bets tonight locked and loaded for Tuesday’s five-game slate.

Jay Money, Matt Moore and Andrew O’Connor-Watts are eying a few plays tonight. Find their best bets and picks below.

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By Jay Money

I said whoever wins the In-Season Tournament, I will be fading them in their first game back. I imagine it may be tough to rebound back from a tournament in Vegas right away, and the Mavericks have been playing better of late.

Dallas is coming off a cover last night and is on a home back-to-back taking on the Lakers who had a bunch of rest but again, they were in Vegas. I am betting the first half instead of game because Luka Doncic played so many minutes last night.

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By Andrew O’Connor-Watts

The Bulls offense and defense have looked completely different with Zach LaVine out of the lineup. Coby White has been completely freed up and went off last night in their overtime loss to the Bucks. The Bulls are much better at home and both teams are on a back-to-back so I am going to take them with the points.

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By Matt Moore

I have this projected at a much different number because of how well the Bulls have played at home this year. The Nuggets got themselves right last night against the Hawks, but this is a back-to-back spot.

Jamal Murray hurt his ankle last night so I won’t be surprised if he misses the game tonight. And at the end of the day, I don’t like this matchup for the Nuggets.

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By Matt Moore

The Warriors are going to get Chris Paul back and Bradley Beal makes his return for the Suns. I have this projected at 240 and think both of these teams will be able to score easily after a good break.

There is an interesting trend in teams playing the Thunder — in the next game they are 13-7 to the over (Warriors). I lean toward the Suns but my model just doesn’t get there so I will just stick with the over.

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