NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Bulls vs. Hawks play [12/23/2025]

Bulls vs. Hawks under 254.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 254.5 points in Bulls vs. Hawks at -106 odds. A 57.3% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Kings +7.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Kings +7.5 carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 53.4% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Bucks ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Bucks ML at -115 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 56.6% probability in simulations.

Magic ML (-125)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.8% edge and 58.4% probability make Magic at the moneyline at a value play in the Magic vs. Trail Blazers matchup, per our model.

Clippers +6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Clippers +6.5 at -105 odds presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.8%.

Hawks ML (-172)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 65.8%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Hawks to win at -172 odds, supported by an edge of 2.6%.

Grizzlies vs. Jazz under 243.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Grizzlies vs. Jazz under 243.5 points at -108 odds. A 54.3% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Knicks +6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.1% edge on a 52.6% probability makes Knicks +6.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Knicks vs. Timberwolves matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 12/23/2025

As of 3:34AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bulls vs. Hawks	Under 254.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	5.8%	57.3%
Pistons vs. Kings	Kings +7.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.4%	53.4%
Bucks vs. Pacers	Bucks ML	-115 @ BetMGM	3.1%	56.6%
Magic vs. Trail Blazers	Magic ML	-125 @ DraftKings	2.8%	58.4%
Rockets vs. Clippers	Clippers +6.5	-105 @ DraftKings	2.6%	53.8%
Bulls vs. Hawks	Hawks ML	-172 @ FanDuel	2.6%	65.8%
Grizzlies vs. Jazz	Under 243.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	2.4%	54.3%
Knicks vs. Timberwolves	Knicks +6.5	-102 @ BetMGM	2.1%	52.6%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/23/2025]

• Wizards vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nets vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Raptors vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pelicans vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bucks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bulls vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Knicks vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nuggets vs. Mavericks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Thunder vs. Spurs (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Lakers vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pistons vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Magic vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Rockets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 23, 2025, featuring plays such as under 254.5 points in the Bulls vs. Hawks matchup and Kings +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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