The heater is real, and it’s spectacular. I’ve hit eight straight NBA bets, with #9 on its way to cash as I’m typing these words. Are you tailing yet?! Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Friday, December 19th.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, December 19th
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Start Time – 7:00 PM EST
A short slate of games on Fridays in the NBA, plus some really tight lines tomorrow, means I have my work cut out for me to keep my hot streak going. But the New York Knicks are playing at home, so that’s a solid place to start.
That’s because the Knicks are 13-1 in The World’s Most Famous Arena this season, including a one-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night despite half of their team sitting out. My line for tomorrow is New York -9, so I’m going with the home side.
Best Bet: New York -5.5 (-114)
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
We’ll stick in the East, where the Chicago Bulls season has totalled cratered after a strong start to the year. These things are bound to happen with the Bulls, though.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are also having quite a disappointing season, but there’s levels here, and they’re still on a different one than the Bulls. My line is Cleveland -9.5.
Best Bet: Cleveland -6.5 (-110)
2025/6 Overall Record: 64-48 (57%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,010.51
Return on Investment: 9%
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