NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Rockets vs. Nuggets play [12/20/2025]

Nuggets ML (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Nuggets (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Nuggets to defeat Rockets at -105 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Rockets -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Nuggets (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rockets -1.5 carries a 4.1% edge and a probability of 54.1% at +100 odds, according to our model.

76ers ML (-118)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

76ers ML at -118 odds shows a 3.8% edge, supported by a 57.9% probability in simulations.

Wizards +10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.7% edge and 55% probability make Wizards +10.5 vs. Grizzlies at a value play in the Wizards vs. Grizzlies matchup, per our model.

Celtics ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Raptors (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Celtics ML at -120 odds presents a 2.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 12/20/2025

As of 2:03AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Rockets vs. Nuggets	Nuggets ML	-105 @ DraftKings	5.5%	56.7%
Rockets vs. Nuggets	Rockets -1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.1%	54.1%
Mavericks vs. 76ers	76ers ML	-118 @ BetMGM	3.8%	57.9%
Wizards vs. Grizzlies	Wizards +10.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55%
Celtics vs. Raptors	Celtics ML	-120 @ BetMGM	2.4%	57%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/20/2025]

• Rockets vs. Nuggets (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mavericks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Pacers vs. Pelicans (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Celtics vs. Raptors (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hornets vs. Pistons (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Wizards vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Suns vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Magic vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lakers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 20, 2025, featuring plays such as Nuggets ML and Rockets -1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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