Best NBA Betting Picks and Parlay Today - Thursday, December 15, 2022

After going 3-0 with our NBA best bets last night, we're looking for another winning night on a Thursday evening that features the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers hosting the Phoenix Suns in an NBA TV doubleheader. We make these with a combination of key stats, public betting information and trends, as well as some artificial intelligence from our DimersBOT NBA predictions. With that said, keep reading so that we can help you narrow down what you should be taking on a loaded Thursday of NBA betting. 

You're just not a basketball fan if you're not sitting down and soaking in some of these games, so why not get some bets on them in the process? Not only are we confident in our ability to deliver winning picks, but we also have risk-free sportsbook promos that can get you some free money. With that in mind, make sure you check out our NBA best bets for Thursday, December 15, 2022. Also, try to check out our NBA player props parlay for tonight!

As always, we've simulated all of the night's NBA games 10,000 times each to determine where the value lies for sports bettors across the United States.

Best NBA Bets Today

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00PM ET

The Bucks have looked unbeatable for a majority of this season, but they have a tough matchup on Thursday. Going into Memphis and defeating the Grizzlies is a tough ask, especially with Ja Morant and Co. coming into this one after having won and covered in each of the last six games. This is a Grizzlies team that is scorching hot at the moment, and we just like them playing at home here. 

For as good as Milwaukee has been this season, the team is just 7-4 straight-up and 4-5-2 against the spread when playing on the road. That means that the electric atmosphere in Memphis could get to the Bucks, and it also wouldn't be surprising if the Grizzlies offense was a little too much here. Memphis is ninth in the league in offensive rating this season, while Milwaukee is down at 17th. The Bucks are definitely elite defensively, but a good offense generally gets the better of a good defense. 

BET: Grizzlies -2 (-110) with DraftKings ➡️ here ⬅️.

🏀 Bucks vs. Grizzlies Predictions
📈 Betting preview: Bucks vs. Grizzlies

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Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets, 8:00PM ET

We had the Thunder to cover against the Heat last night and we're going right back to fading Miami on Thursday. Jimmy Butler is expected to be back out there for the Heat in this spot, but we're not overly concerned with that. Miami has actually struggled defensively at times this season, even with Butler on the floor. And now, the Heat have to try and defeat a Rockets team that is suddenly playing with a lot of confidence. 

Houston is now 4-2 both SU and ATS in its last six games, with the team also being 10-8 ATS in its last 18. The Rockets have just been a lot more competitive than you might think, and the team has now earned outright wins over the 76ers, Bucks and Suns in the last week. 

With Miami having just played a road game that went to overtime last night, this game could end up being a little tough on them from an energy standpoint. Meanwhile, Houston has young, fresh legs and will look to run the opponent off the floor here. 

BET: Rockets +4 (-110) with DraftKings ➡️ here ⬅️.

🏀 Heat vs. Rockets Predictions
📈 Betting preview: Heat vs. Rockets

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Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30PM ET

The Suns have been miserable and the Clippers have been playing well, so this is naturally a smash spot for public bettors. However, Los Angeles just played against Minnesota last night, while Phoenix has had a day off to rest after losing to Houston on Tuesday. The Suns also appear to be getting Devin Booker back, as he was upgraded to questionable on Wednesday. With Booker back in the mix, it's hard to lay off of the Suns here.

Phoenix is a lot closer to the elite team it was early in the season than it is the one that has lost five in a row coming into this game. And with that in mind, you should expect a locked-in version of the Suns in tonight's meeting with the Clippers. Phoenix also happened to win by 17 when these teams met in Los Angeles on October 23. The Suns are now 4-3 ATS when playing the Clippers on the road over the last three seasons. 

It should also be noted that Kawhi Leonard will not be out there for Ty Lue's team in this one, as he played last night and needs a maintenance day as he tries to return to full strength. 

BET: Suns +2 (-110) with DraftKings ➡️ here ⬅️.

🏀 Suns vs. Clippers Predictions
📈 Betting preview: Suns vs. Clippers

Your game not here? Find out who we're betting on for every basketball game on Thursday via our NBA Bet Hub, where we deliver you NBA predictions and suggested bets, or check out the NBA Betting News section.

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Best NBA Parlay Today

There are numerous different ways you can wager on NBA games in 2022, such as the moneyline, spread, total, player and team props, and, of course, parlays. While we normally suggest taking our picks on their own, we recognize the need to service a parlay-loving audience! With that said, check out the fat payout you can get by throwing all of our best bets together tonight. 

🔥 Grizzlies -2
🔥 Rockets +4
🔥 Suns +2

*All odds and lines correct at time of publishing