NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Mavericks vs. Thunder play [12/5/2025]

Today’s NBA picks for December 05, 2025 are here, with Mavericks vs. Thunder and 76ers vs. Bucks among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s NBA schedule.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest basketball odds to find real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NBA picks tonight [12/5, updated 7:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 5, 2025.

Mavericks +15.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Mavericks +15.5 at -112 odds. A 57.6% probability produces an edge of 4.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

76ers ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)

76ers ML carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -120 odds, according to our model.

Clippers ML (-126)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Clippers ML at -126 odds shows a 2.4% edge, supported by a 58.2% probability in simulations.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 12/5/2025

As of 7:33PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mavericks vs. Thunder	Mavericks +15.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.8%	57.6%
76ers vs. Bucks	76ers ML	-120 @ FanDuel	2.8%	57.3%
Clippers vs. Grizzlies	Clippers ML	-126 @ FanDuel	2.4%	58.2%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/5/2025]

• Clippers vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Suns vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• 76ers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Mavericks vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 5, 2025, featuring plays such as Mavericks +15.5 and 76ers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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