We're back with a number of attractive options to bet on tonight's NBA roster. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly determined the best bets for Friday, December 19, 2025.
1. Spurs -2.5 (-112)
Odds: -112
Probability: 52.1%
Advantage: 3.3%
Game: Spurs vs. Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found the best bet of the day, the Spurs vs. Hawks game. Our model identifies Spurs -2.5 as a solid bet in this matchup. In the first meeting between the two sides, the Spurs won 235-126. Our model predicts that tonight's game will play out in a similar fashion, with the Spurs taking control and scoring points to cover tonight's numbers. Our model doubts the Spurs will be able to hit that number tonight against the Hawks.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Spurs-2.5. and -112 odds and a 3.3% marginwhich is our best choice today.
2. Cavaliers -7.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 53.3%
Advantage: 2.9%
Game: Bulls vs. Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Finally, we're looking at the Bulls vs. Cavaliers game, and we're finding some value. In this game, our Basketball Eternal betting bot has its sights on the Cavaliers at -7.5 with odds of -105. The Cavaliers are in the best position to get revenge after losing to the Bulls on Wednesday. With the Cavaliers playing at home, our model expects them to match tonight's numbers. Despite losing the last head-to-head matchup, we believe the Cavaliers will be able to limit the Bulls' easy scoring and help them make up the difference tonight at home.
Our model recommends sprinkling Cavaliers-7.5 and -105 odds and a 2.9% advantage.
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