Upcoming Games for December 17, 2025
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | More Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) Chicago Bulls (10-15) | 59.3% 40.7% | -210 +180 -210 +185 | -5½-105 +5½-110 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 121.9 118.7 | 240.6 | o242½-110 u243-110 o243-110 u243½-110 | |||
| Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) | 32.6% 67.4% | +255 -295 +250 -285 | +7½-105 -7½-110 +8-110 -7½-110 | 113.3 118.8 | 232.1 | o232½-110 u233½-110 o233-110 u233½-110 |
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns Memphis Grizzlies | 16.7% 83.3% | +575 -700 +585 -800 | +12½-110 -12-108 +12½-110 -12½-110 | 106 136 | -0.15642-0.15207 | -0.18327 | |
| Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves | 45.3% 54.7% | +155 -170 +160 -165 | +4½-110 -4-108 +4-110 -4-110 | 126 125 | -0.95763-0.96273 | -0.79133 | |
| Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks | 44.4% 55.6% | +102 -115 +100 -110 | +1½-110 -1-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 113 121 | -0.65520-0.67015 | -0.58772 | |
| Golden State Warriors Washington Wizards | 58.4% 41.6% | -141 +133 -140 +130 | -2½-108 +3-110 -2½-110 +3½-110 | 127 118 | -0.55017-0.55696 | -0.53722 | |
| Toronto Raptors New York Knicks | 45.5% 54.5% | +108 -123 +105 -115 | +2-112 -1½-108 +1½-110 -1-110 | 123 121 | -0.76419-0.74028 | -0.78752 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Cleveland Cavaliers | 25.7% 74.3% | +250 -290 +253 -290 | +7½-107 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 103 113 | -0.32515-0.32278 | -0.29702 | |
| Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks | 32.8% 67.2% | +173 -195 +185 -190 | +5-108 -5-107 +5-110 -4½-110 | 119 132 | -0.44093-0.42889 | -0.39726 | |
| Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets | 70.9% 29.1% | -350 +295 -265 +290 | -8-115 +8½-108 -8-110 +9-110 | 130 118 | -0.28178-0.30244 | -0.34370 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Los Angeles Lakers | 56.9% 43.1% | -210 +185 -210 +185 | -5½-110 +6-108 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 113 112 | -0.41737-0.41737 | -0.56340 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Portland Trail Blazers | 24.0% 76.0% | +340 -390 +330 -365 | +9½-108 -9-110 +9-110 -9-110 | 123 140 | -0.25118-0.25950 | -0.27465 | |
| Orlando Magic Denver Nuggets | 22.5% 77.5% | +450 -520 +425 -480 | +11-108 -11-108 +11-110 -10½-110 | 116 119 | -0.19621-0.20715 | -0.25536 | |
| Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs | 68.0% 32.0% | -250 +220 -245 +220 | -6½-108 +6½-105 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 132 119 | -0.36291-0.36468 | -0.38603 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Brooklyn Nets | 39.4% 60.6% | +165 -176 +165 -170 | +4½-108 -4½-107 +4½-110 -4-110 | 112 102 | -0.98948-0.98152 | -0.93128 | |
| Golden State Warriors Chicago Bulls | 58.2% 41.8% | -215 +205 -220 +197 | -5½-108 +6-110 -6-110 +6-110 | 118 132 | -1.12550-1.11249 | -0.87172 | |
| Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers | 26.8% 73.2% | +390 -450 +400 -475 | +10-108 -10-105 +10½-110 -10-110 | 100 121 | -0.22269-0.21680 | -0.31213 | |
| New York Knicks Detroit Pistons | 69.2% 30.8% | -350 +295 -350 +300 | -8½-108 +9-110 -8½-110 +8½-110 | 117 104 | -0.28178-0.27871 | -0.36782 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 7388 | 4967-2396 (0.674) | 25 | -0.60594 | |
| Sportsbooks | 7388 | 4953-2401 (0.673) | 34 | -0.60668 | |
| DRatings | 7388 | 4855-2533 (0.657) | 0 | -0.61726 | -0.01132 -0.01058 |
Predictions Methodology
The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.
Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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