NBA Christmas Day is pure holiday theater with stars, storylines, and just enough chaos to make every possession feel like a gift.
I'm getting in the yuletide spirit this year with a four-leg boosted parlay designed to keep the day buzzing from tipoff to the final horn. No spreads, no points - I'm just picking the teams I trust most to get the job done.
You can find and wager on it right inside the bet365 app, where the boost pumps the odds to +1176. In real terms, a $10 bet wins $127.68 in profit if all four legs cash. Let’s make Christmas even merrier with my NBA picks!
NBA Christmas Day picks
Cleveland Cavaliers vs 
New York Knicks
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
TV: ESPN and ABC
Give me the New York Knicks on the moneyline, even if Donovan Mitchell goes nuclear, not having Evan Mobley to guard Karl-Anthony Towns is a massive loss for the Cavs.
San Antonio Spurs vs 
Oklahoma City Thunder
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Paycom Center
TV: ESPN and ABC
I do not care that the Spurs just beat them in the NBA Cup. If anything, that makes me more confident the Thunder are ready to roll.
Dallas Mavericks vs 
Golden State Warriors
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Chase Center
TV: ESPN and ABC
You really think Quentin Post is slowing down Anthony Davis? This is his audition to join the Warriors at the trade deadline.
Houston Rockets vs 
Los Angeles Lakers
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena
TV: ESPN and ABC
The Lakers are too banged up, and with Tari Eason back, Houston now has two legit permanent defenders in Amen Thompson and Eason.
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