NBA Picks Today: Sunday's Best Bets Include Rockets vs. Raptors Play [12/22/2024]

NBA betting is back for another attractive day on 12/22, and we're here to share our top basketball picks for Sunday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Rockets vs. Raptors game at 6:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout moneyline play with an edge of 4.3%, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Today [12/22, Updated: 5:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bets for Sunday, December 22, 2024.

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Raptors ML (+350)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 26.5%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Drawing from our Rockets vs Raptors prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity today, which comes in the Rockets vs. Raptors game. We recommend aRaptors ML bet at +350 odds, offering an edge of 4.3%.

Raptors +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great NBA bet for Sunday's basketball action, again in the matchup between the Rockets and Raptors. We suggest placing a spread wager on Raptors +8.5 at -105 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.3% edge.

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NBA Best Bets: Sunday, 12/22/2024

As of 5:31PM ET, here are the next two NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Rockets vs. Raptors	Raptors ML	+350 @ FanDuel	4.3%
Rockets vs. Raptors	Raptors +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.3%

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on December 22, check out:

• Sunday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Sunday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [12/22/2024]

• Rockets vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pacers vs. Kings (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nuggets vs. Pelicans (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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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 drawn from 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.