NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Cavaliers vs. Wizards play [12/12/2025]

Wizards +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +14.5 at -105 odds. A 56.5% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Warriors ML (-134)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Warriors ML carries a 2.1% edge and a probability of 59.4% at -134 odds, according to our model.

Hawks +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Hawks +7.5 vs. Pistons at -110 odds shows a 2.1% edge, supported by a 54.5% probability in simulations.

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

As of 7:32AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cavaliers vs. Wizards	Wizards +14.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.5%
Timberwolves vs. Warriors	Warriors ML	-134 @ FanDuel	2.1%	59.4%
Hawks vs. Pistons	Hawks +7.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.1%	54.5%

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

• Hawks vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Cavaliers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bulls vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Jazz vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Nets vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Timberwolves vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 12, 2025, featuring plays such as Wizards +14.5 and Warriors ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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