Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Monday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best bets for Monday, December 22, 2025.
1. JAZZ +13.5 (-115)
Odds: -115
Probability: 56.2%
Edge: 3.8%
Game: Jazz vs Nuggets (9PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Jazz vs Nuggets matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Jazz -13.5 is a solid wager to place. Going into this game, the Jazz have been able to cover this particular number in 4/5 of their most recent matchups. Both teams are going into tonight’s game suffering from some injuries, With the Jazz having Love listed as out and Markkanen listed as GTD, while the Nuggets have Gordon and Watson as OUT. Our model projects that the Jazz will be able to cover this particular number in tonight’s matchup.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Jazz +13.5. With our model showing -115 odds and a 3.8% edge.
2. CELTICS -12.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 53.4%
Edge: 2.9%
Game: Pacers vs Celtics (7:30PM EST)
The last best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes us to Boston, where the Pacers vs Celtics get ready to face off. Our model narrowed down Celtics -12.5 as a solid wager to take. Going into the game, the Pacers are missing some players due to injury including Nesmith and Toppin, leading our model to suspect that the Celtics will be able to get the upper hand early on in the game. With the Celtics being healthy, our model predicts that they’ll be able to take and hold the lead, covering this particular number tonight.
Our basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Celtics -12.5 with a 2.9% edge and -105 odds.
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