NBA Predictions & Preview For Monday, December 16th

December continues to be a cruel mistress for my NBA best bets, but things are bound to turn around. And I’m still up loads of money for the season. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Monday, December 16th.

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NBA Predictions & Preview for Monday, December 16th

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

There may be Jimmy Butler trade rumors swirling around the Miami Heat, but that isn’t affecting the team’s play on the court. The Heat have won four straight games and should be able to run the streak to five tomorrow night in Detroit.

The Pistons are having another crummy season, sporting a 10-16 record after losing four of their last five games. They are also only 4-7 at home. Miami -9.5 is my line for this game, so the Heat are the play.

Best Bets: Miami -4.5 (-110)

Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers

Start Time – 10:30 PM EST

The Los Angeles Clippers have lost three straight games, however, there’s good news – the Utah Jazz are in town tomorrow night for a game at the Intuit Dome. And the 5-19 Jazz are one of the worst teams in the NBA this season and are 3-9 on the road (which is actually better than the 2-10 they are at home!).

The Clippers beat the Jazz by 11 points in their first meeting this season, and I think they cover the spread tomorrow night as well. I have this game handicapped as Los Angeles -14.

Best Bets: Los Angeles -8.5 (-108)

Overall Record: 50-30 (63%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1575.88
Return on Investment: 20%