NBA Predictions & Preview For Sunday, December 22nd

A busy Saturday gives way to a quiet Sunday in the NBA. It’s almost like there’s another, more popular, sport that runs on Sundays. Anyhow, here are your NBA predictions and preview for Sunday, December 22nd.

Ranking	Sportsbook and Casino App	Rating	Welcome Offer	Promo Code	Terms & Conditions
SGPN's Top Book	Caesars	4.9	Bet $1 and Double Your Winnings for the Next 10 Bets!	No Code Needed	Must be 21 or older and physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, or WY. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code. First bet after registration must qualify. Max. Bonus Bet: $1,000. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt.Void where prohibited. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms. Gambling Problem? CO, IL, KY, MD, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA, WV, WY,KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino), LA (Licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City and Harrah’s New Orleans),ME (Licensed through the Mi’kmaq Nation, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, federally recognized tribes located in the State of Maine),NC (Licensed through Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise), PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia):If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or MD: visitmdgamblinghelp.org or WV: visit 1800gambler.net; AZ: Call 1-800-NEXTSTEP; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800- BETSOFF.©2024, Caesars Entertainment Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER MA:CALL 1-800-327-5050 or visitgamblinghelplinema.org NY: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369)
2	Bet365	4.9	Wager $5, Score $150 in Bonus Bets Guaranteed!	No Code Needed	Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
3	BetMGM	4.8	Get up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets	No Code Needed	Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.
4	FanDuel	4.5	Bet $5 Get $250 in Bonus Bets Expires on 2025-01-27T04:59:00.000Z	No Code Needed	Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in select states. Void where prohibited. New Customer only. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Expires on 7/28/2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, D.C., IA, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT, WY), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), www.1800gambler.net (WV).
5	DraftKings	4.4	New Customers: Bet $5, Get $200 Instantly Expires on 2025-02-10T06:59:00.000Z	No Code Needed	GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/ftball. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

NBA Predictions & Preview for Sunday, December 22nd

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings

Start Time – 6:00 PM EST

Two teams that were hoping for much more out of their season meet up tomorrow in California. Both the 13-15 Indiana Pacers and the 13-15 Sacramento Kings have underachieved this season, but at least the Pacers are in the Eastern Conference and are therefore still in the playoff hunt.

Despite the Pacers playing well of late, my numbers tell me that the Kings are the play here on the spread. Adding in the home-court advantage (they’re historically one of the best teams at home), the Kings should be favored by 6.5 points.

Best Bets: Sacramento -2.5 (-115)

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

Right on cue I’m back again fading the New Orleans Pelicans. They aren’t good, their two best players are out again tomorrow, and Sunday is the second night in a back-to-back for them. And the Denver Nuggets are in town.

For all the reasons listed above, the line here should be Denver -14. Since it’s not close to that on the books, Denver is our play.

Best Bets: Denver -8.5 (-105)

Overall Record: 54-33 (62%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1629.67
Return on Investment: 19%