NBA Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Two Moneyline Plays [12/20/2024]

NBA betting is back for another attractive day on 12/20, and we're here to share our top basketball picks for Friday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including Hornets vs. 76ers and Thunder vs. Heat, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 7:00PM ET, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [12/20, Updated: 1:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bets for Friday, December 20, 2024.

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Hornets ML (+530)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 19.6%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Drawing from our Hornets vs 76ers prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Hornets vs. 76ers game. We recommend a bet on Hornets ML at +530 odds, offering an edge of 3.7%.

Heat -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Based on our Thunder vs Heat prediction, our model has found another great NBA bet for Friday's basketball action, this time in the matchup between the Thunder and Heat. We suggest placing a spread wager on Heat -1.5 at +100 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.9% edge.

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Heat ML (-104)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our next pick for today's basketball action is also from the Thunder vs. Heat matchup. We recommend a bet on Heat ML at -104 odds. Our model suggests a favorable 3.1% edge for this wager.

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NBA Best Bets: Friday, 12/20/2024

As of 1:31PM ET, here are the next three NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Hornets vs. 76ers	Hornets ML	+530 @ FanDuel	3.7%
Thunder vs. Heat	Heat -1.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.9%
Thunder vs. Heat	Heat ML	-104 @ FanDuel	3.1%

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More NBA Betting Guides

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List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [12/20/2024]

• Hornets vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bucks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Thunder vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are rooted in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.