Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Dec. 21, 2025
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Sun, Dec 21 • 3:30 PM ET
Jalen Johnson o18.5 Rebounds and Assists (-115)
Jalen Johnson is doing it all for the Hawks, averaging basically a triple double per game this month. The Hawks forward has posted Over 18.5 assists and rebounds in eight of his last nine games and will dominate again vs. the Bulls, who are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA.
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NY
Sun, Dec 21 • 6:00 PM ET
Norman Powell u24.5 Points Scored (-120)
Norman Powell has been slowing down as we head into the holidays, scoring Under 24.5 points in five straight while shooting 46% from the field this month. The Knicks are one of the stingiest teams in the league and will be able to focus on shutting Powell down with Tyler Herro out of the Heat lineup.
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Sun, Dec 21 • 6:00 PM ET
Michael Porter Jr. o24.5 Points Scored (-115)
Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 29.5 ppg in December and has scored Over 24.5 points in nine of his last 11 outings. The Raptors are traveling into Brooklyn on the second half of a back-to-back, so Porter should have the upper hand against tired legs.
TOR -5.5 (-105)
Historically, the Toronto Raptors haven’t just beaten the Brooklyn Nets; they’ve dominated them, winning by an average of 15.6 points over their last five meetings. Toronto is 4–1 ATS in those games, and I’m backing the Raptors to once again cover comfortably.
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