Best NBA Bets 12/5/25

1. MAVERICKS +15.0 (-110)

Odds: -110
Probability: 56.7%
Edge: 4.5%
Game: Mavericks vs Thunder (9:30PM EST)

Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Mavericks vs Thunder matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Mavericks +15.0 is a solid wager. Our Basketball Forever Betting bot believes that the Mavericks will be able to defend well enough to limit the Thunder easy buckets. The Mavericks have been able to cover this number in 5 of their last 5 matchups, covering this spread in each matchup. With both teams having starters listed as OUT, our model predicts that this game will be close, with the Mavericks covering this number tonight.

Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Mavericks +15.0. With -110 odds and a 4.5% edge, this is our best bet of the day.

2. BUCKS MONEYLINE (-102)

Odds: -102
Probability: 52.1%
Edge: 3.1%
Game: 76ers vs Bucks (8PM EST)

Lastly, were looking at the Cavaliers vs Heat matchup where weve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the 76ers vs Bucks, coming in at-102 odds. Tonight marks the second time these teams will go head-to-head this season. In the first matchup the 76ers were able to get the upper hand and win the game. Our model predicts that tonight will be different. The 76ers are going into tonight with three of their starters listed on their injury report, including Embiid listed as OUT, along with George and Oubre Jr. listed as GTD. Our model predicts that the Bucks will be able to exploit these injuries, giving them enough of an edge to come out on top in this matchup.

Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Bucks Moneyline with -102 odds and a 3.1% edge.

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