NBA Monday Betting Picks and Parlay - Dec 20, 2021

Even with the league going through a bit of a rough patch with the pandemic, our free NBA picks continue to thrive, with three more plays coming your way for tonight's slate.

It's Monday December 20, 2021, and, as always, we've simulated all of the day's NBA games 10,000 times each to determine where the value lies for baseball bettors across the United States.

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Free NBA Picks For Monday December 20, 2021

Thunder vs. Grizzlies, 8:00PM (EST)

The Thunder have had two solid performances in a row, and should feel pretty good coming into this one, even if the Grizzlies are one of the form teams in the Association.

After a win over the Clips and a VERY tight loss to the Pelicans, the Thunder look to have figured a couple of things out, with the unique backcourt combo of SGA and Giddey working in tandem well alongside the emerging Lu Dort. We like them to keep this one close again.

BET: Thunder +8.5 (Best odds -110)

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Rockets vs. Bulls, 8:00PM (EST)

The Bulls might be legit? Now, of course this isn't news to Bulls fans, but there's no denying that last night's win was big. Coming from behind in the final quarter against LeBron hitting clutch free throws and having a 31-14-6 night is impressive for any team in the NBA.

Now Chicago comes up against the Houston Rockets, which theoretically should be a much easier night out. We're relying on the Bulls getting off to a good start, because if they get over any tiredness from the night before with a first quarter lead, they'll hold onto it for the rest of the night and give us much better odds than we would get on the regular moneyline. 

What is a wire-to-wire bet?

A wire-to-wire bet is a bet placed on the outcome at the end of each of the four quarters of a game. By selecting one team, like we have here with the Bulls, they would to lead after Q1, Q2, Q3 and the final buzzer in order for us to cash our bet.

As well as being able to select each of the two teams in this market, you can also bet on 'any other result' which simply means that one single team won't lead after every quarter. So either both teams will hold onto the lead after different quarters, or one of the quarters will end with the scores tied.

BET: Bulls to win wire-to-wire (Best odds +112)

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Spurs vs. Clippers, 10:30PM (EST)

The Spurs play better against good teams, simple. San Antonio has recent wins against the Warriors, Nuggets and Jazz, as well as a close loss to the red-hot Suns. Now, as they come up against the fifth-place Clippers, we're expecting more of the same.

Paul George is listed as questionable for the Clippers, but even if he suits up, an elbow sprain isn't ideal to return from. Dejounte Murray and Derrick White should both be set for big nights tonight, and we're taking them to cover the spread.

BET: Spurs +5.5 (Best odds -110)

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NBA Parlay For Monday December 20, 2021

🔥 Thunder +8.5
🔥 Bulls wire-to-wire
🔥 Spurs +5.5

Parlay Odds +672

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