Best bets today for all sports: Christmas Day picks include Cowboys vs. Commanders NFL play [12/25/2025]
Get the best bets for Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Today’s best sports bets for Christmas Day are here, with Cowboys vs. Commanders highlighted by our model across Thursday’s schedule.
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List of best bets for today [12/25, updated 2:07AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, December 25, 2025.
NFL: Commanders ML (+370)
- Edge: 6.3%
- Probability: 27.6%
- NFL matchup: Cowboys vs. Commanders (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on Commanders to defeat Cowboys at +370 odds. A 27.6% probability produces an edge of 6.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
NFL: Commanders +9.5 (-112)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 58.8%
- NFL matchup: Cowboys vs. Commanders (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
Commanders +9.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 58.8% at -112 odds, according to our model.
NFL: Chiefs +13.5 (-105)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 53.4%
- NFL Matchup: Broncos vs. Chiefs (8:15PM ET, Thursday)
Chiefs +13.5 vs. Broncos at -105 odds shows a 2.2% edge, supported by a 53.4% probability in simulations.
NBA: Nuggets ML (-142)
- Edge: 2.0%
- Probability: 60.7%
- NBA Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
A 2.0% edge and 60.7% probability make Nuggets at the moneyline at a value play in the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup, per our model.
Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 12/25/2025
As of 2:07AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys vs. Commanders (NFL) | Commanders ML | +370 @ DraftKings | 6.3% | 27.6% |
| Cowboys vs. Commanders (NFL) | Commanders +9.5 | -112 @ DraftKings | 6.0% | 58.8% |
| Broncos vs. Chiefs (NFL) | Chiefs +13.5 | -105 @ DraftKings | 2.2% | 53.4% |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (NBA) | Nuggets ML | -142 @ DraftKings | 2.0% | 60.7% |
List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [12/25/2025]
- NBA: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (12:00PM ET, Thursday)
- NFL: Cowboys vs. Commanders (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
- NBA: Spurs vs. Thunder (2:30PM ET, Thursday)
- NFL: Lions vs. Vikings (4:30PM ET, Thursday)
- NBA: Mavericks vs. Warriors (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
- NBA: Rockets vs. Lakers (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
- NFL: Broncos vs. Chiefs (8:15PM ET, Thursday)
- NBA: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 25, 2025, featuring plays such as Commanders ML and Commanders +9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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