Sweet, delicious, profitable Meatloaf was served up from Fantasy Alarm NBA Best Bets. And it was enough to feed the entire #FAmily! The double unit hammer on Collin Gillespie’s 3+ threes made was a success. Paired with a plus odds best bet (that should have been teased way up) on Russell Westbrook’s over 7.5 assists, and it was a smashing day. The profit was +1.67 units yesterday, and proved once again that ‘Two out of three ain’t bad’!

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 12/9

Today is the start of the NBA Cup elimination round! The most entertaining mid-season tournament kicks back off on Amazon Prime. The focus is on the Eastern Conference, and with only two games, a straight bet will be mentioned. In fact, it is the first best bet of today.

 

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Prediction: Tuesday, 12/9

Game Time: 6:00 PM ET | TV: Amazon Prime | Location: Kia Center | Odds: ORL -1.5 | O/U 235.5

The Miami Heat are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference bracket of the NBA Cup. However, they have a great opportunity to advance today. They are only +1.5 down on the spread, and some books have them at -1, with higher odds on the moneyline. The money coming in on this bet is about 50% both ways. Just how the books like it. 

The best bet to make is teasing the Heat to win against the Orlando Magic. A simple tease up to -4.5 puts this line at +147 on DraftKings. There is also a 50% boost on DraftKings to apply to the NBA Cup. This bet can be boosted to +221. Excellent odds for a slightly teased-up bet. Miami is healthier; they have the coach who has been in several high-pressure situations, and they have the better offense. Put a unit on this best bet of a teased-up spread.

 

 

 

New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction: Tuesday, 12/9

Game Time: 8:30 PM ET | TV: Amazon Prime | Location: Scotiabank Arena | Odds: NYK -4.5 | O/U: 226.5

There aren't any Toronto Raptors player props available outside of Immanuel Quickley. That is a bit odd with the game today, the injuries declared, and Toronto playing at home. The bet we are seeking is Brandon Ingram points, but since it’s not available, an over on the total is the best bet of this match.

An 8:40 PM local tip-off time on a Tuesday night is a bizarre choice. This is a late game, and it could affect the performance of the match. But the NBA is playing two Eastern Conference matches together to keep the amount of rest time the same. Toronto is the higher-ranked team but is expected to lose. That doesn’t make much sense, but a spread and moneyline is too risky. 

The New York Knicks average 120.7 points per game, and the Raptors average 116.4 points per game. Combined, that is 237.1 points, yet the total is set at 224.5. In an NBA Cup game, nonetheless. Put a unit on the over, and hope for great offense from each team. Or even average offense.

 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 12/9

Tyler Herro is a difference maker for the Miami Heat. He is the reigning All-Star three-point contest winner, has won a Sixth Man of the Year award, and is a big-time player in big-time games. Today is one of those games, and it’s against their Division rival, the Orlando Magic.

The NBA Cup is about offense, and Miami has abandoned its defensive ways in 2025. Look for fast-paced, uptempo basketball from the Heat. And Herro will benefit from it. He sat out the last two games in preparation for this match and should be ready to go. In his five games this season, he has 20 or more points in every game, and 24 or more points in three of the five games.

With limited games today and limited player propositions available, Herro stands out from the rest of the crowd. Put a unit on this best bet of over 22.5 points from Herro.

 

 

 

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