Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week (December 5, 2022)

Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week – December 5th, 2022

By Hank Blaine • December 5, 2022

On Wednesday, the NBA showcases two of the best teams in the league when the Phoenix Suns host the Boston Celtics. Then on Thursday, the Clippers travel to Miami to take on the Heat. Saturday’s top matchup is an NBA Finals rematch when Boston battles Golden State. On Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks host the Chicago Bulls. Keep reading for analysis and free picks for six of this week’s best matchups in the Association.

Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week (December 5th, 2022)

The Pelicans use a four-game wining streak to rise into the top five, while the Celtics top the NBA App Power Rankings for the fourth week in a row!

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Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns

When: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 10:00 PM ET
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: ESPN, BSAZ, NBCSB
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Celtics) // KMVP-FM 98.7 FM (Suns)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

From Nov. 16 through Dec. 4, Boston went 8-2 straight up and against the spread. The Celtics face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

If Boston beats the Raptors, that should set them up to at least cover the spread against the Suns. But heading into their Monday night matchup against Dallas, the Suns are an incredible 12-2 ATS at home. Phoenix wins and covers.

NBA Betting Pick: Suns

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat

When: Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:30 PM ET
Where: FTX Arena, Miami, FL
TV: BSSUN, BSSC, ClipperVision
Radio: KLAC 570 AM (Clippers) // 560 The Joe WQAM (Heat)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

The Clippers find themselves in third-place in the Pacific Division, tied with Golden State at 13- 11. If the postseason started today, the Clippers would miss the cut and have to throw down in the play-in tournament.

Miami is 11-12, but Heat star Jimmy Butler recently returned to the lineup. In his first game back, he led the Heat to a win over the Celtics. Also, this will be LAC’s third straight road game and the second of a back-to-back. Heat all the way.

NBA Betting Pick: Heat

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks

When: Friday, December 9, 2022, 10:00 PM ET
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN, BSSW-DAL, BSWI
Radio: WTMJ 620 AM (Bucks) // 97.1 The Eagle KEGL (Mavericks)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

Golden State will be Boston’s third straight game on the road. At least the Celtics have a 2-day break after taking on Phoenix before having to face Steph Curry and the Warriors.

The Warriors started slow. Lately, they’ve been playing great ball. Golden State has gone 5-1 straight up and against the spread in their last 6. None of the 6 opponents were close to Boston’s level, though. The Celtics could be in line for a nice straight up win and cover.

NBA Betting Pick: Mavericks

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

When: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8:30 PM ET
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
TV: ABC, ESPNR, BSSW-DAL, BSWI
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Celtics) // 95.7 The Game (Warriors)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

We may have to wait to see Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status before handicapping this game correctly. For now, though, the Mavericks look like the team to back ATS and SU.

Not only is Dallas 9-3 ATS in home games this season to start the week, but the Mavericks’ starting five is healthy. If Luka Doncic plays and Giannis isn’t one-hundred percent, the Mavs should win SU and cover. If Giannis plays, the Mavericks should at least cover the spread.

NBA Betting Pick: Celtics

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers

When: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 10:00 PM ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR
TV: ROOT-SP+, BSNX
Radio: 830 WCCO (Timberwolves) // Rip City Radio 620 (Trail Blazers)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

11-12 Minnesota isn’t living up to expectations. Anthony Edwards has taken the next step, he leads the team in point per game, but the rest of his teammates haven’t followed the burgeoning superstar.

Portland has quietly won 13 games, which is the same amount of wins as the Warriors, Clippers, and Kings. Not only that, but while the T’Wolves are 8-15 ATS heading into the week, the Blazers are 15-9 against the spread to start the week. Portland gets the win and cover.

NBA Betting Pick: Trail Blazers

Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks/h3>

When: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 6:30 PM ET

Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR

TV: BSSE-ATL, NBCSCH/li>
Radio: 830 WCCO (Timberwolves) // Rip City Radio 620 (Trail Blazers)

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

NBA Betting Odds: TBA

9-14 Chicago also has a losing record against the spread. But the Bulls have shown flashes of being as good this season as they were last season.

Atlanta has a winning record at 13-10, but the rumor is that star Trae Young isn’t copasetic with Hawks head coach Nate McMillan. If that’s the case, it is going to be difficult for the ATL to beat a quality team like Chicago now that Zach LaVine has returned to the starting five. Consider backing the Bulls SU and ATS.

NBA Betting Pick: Bulls

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