2024-25 NBA odds highlight a thrilling week for sports enthusiasts, with the NBA taking center stage amid the holiday excitement of Christmas Day matchups.
As families unwrap presents and switch between football and basketball, the anticipation builds for the marquee games ahead.
To ease the decision-making process, insightful wagers have been identified for the upcoming games.
Here are the best bets for Wednesday’s exciting slate of NBA action.
Knicks, Celtics Moneyline Parlay
This initial wager may not yield the highest returns, as a $100 bet nets $55.
However, backing the Knicks and Celtics to secure victories sets a festive tone for Christmas Day.
With both teams playing at home and positioned as strong favorites, the prospects look promising.
The Celtics have stumbled recently, dropping two of their last three games, including a Monday match without their star player Jayson Tatum due to illness.
Losing the MVP frontrunner significantly impacted their offensive performance, resulting in a season-low of 104 points.
Expect a rebound from the Celtics at home against the struggling 76ers, who rely heavily on Tyrese Maxey. Unfortunately for Maxey, he faces formidable defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, both recognized for their defensive prowess.
Unless Joel Embiid delivers an extraordinary performance, Boston appears poised for a comfortable victory.
Meanwhile, the Knicks will host the Spurs. Early-season reactions to the Knicks’ slow start were misplaced, given the integration of new starters like Bridges and Towns, alongside a revamped bench.
After a rocky 6-6 beginning, they have since won nine of their last 11 games, with Towns finding his rhythm within the offense, signaling a potential hot streak for the Knicks.
The Spurs boast a rising star in Victor Wembanyama, but their inconsistent scoring support hampers their effectiveness.
Ultimately, the Spurs may struggle to keep pace with the Knicks.
Luka Doncic Triple-Double (+700)
In his previous outing, a 10-point victory over Golden State, Doncic logged 38 minutes and delivered an impressive 45 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
His confidence against Minnesota is exceptionally high, stemming from last year’s playoff series. In an earlier contest this season, despite shooting poorly (10-of-27), he still managed 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
For those concerned about his recent heel contusion that led to a two-game absence, a safer bet would be on Over 45.5 points, rebounds, and assists combined.
Steph Curry Top Points Scorer (+250)
Curry has faced a challenging week.
He scored just two points on 0-for-7 shooting in a staggering 51-point defeat to the Grizzlies. In a subsequent loss to the Pacers, he managed only 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting.
The Warriors are struggling, having lost four of their last five games and nine of their last eleven. The situation is dire in Golden State, but who better to turn to than Curry?
