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

Today’s NBA picks for December 20, 2025 are here, with Lakers vs. Clippers and Trail Blazers vs. Kings among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA action.

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List of NBA picks tonight [12/20, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Lakers ML (-120)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Lakers to defeat Clippers at -120 odds. A 57.7% probability produces an edge of 3.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Trail Blazers vs. Kings under 235.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Trail Blazers vs. Kings under 235.5 points carries a 2.2% edge and a probability of 54.2% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Trail Blazers vs. Kings under 235.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.2% edge and 54.2% probability make Trail Blazers vs. Kings under 235.5 points at a value play in the Trail Blazers vs. Kings matchup, per our model.

Bulls vs. Hawks under 246.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Hawks (3:30PM ET, Sunday)

Bulls vs. Hawks under 246.5 points at -110 odds presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.6%.

Bucks ML (+560)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 17.3%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Bucks to win at +560 odds, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

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

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Lakers vs. Clippers	Lakers ML	-120 @ BetMGM	3.2%	57.7%
Trail Blazers vs. Kings	Under 235.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	2.2%	54.2%
Trail Blazers vs. Kings	Under 235.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	2.2%	54.2%
Bulls vs. Hawks	Under 246.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.2%	54.6%
Bucks vs. Timberwolves	Bucks ML	+560 @ FanDuel	2.1%	17.3%

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

• Trail Blazers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lakers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Bulls vs. Hawks (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Raptors vs. Nets (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Heat vs. Knicks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bucks vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Spurs vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 20, 2025, featuring plays such as Lakers ML and under 235.5 points in the Trail Blazers vs. Kings matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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