NBA Picks Today, Sunday, December 19th 2021
9 NBA Games to get through for Sunday, December 19th 2021, and it all starts at 6 pm Eastern Time with three games to kick things off.
The Miami Heat takes on the Pistons, Portland travels to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, and San Antonio matches with the Sacramento Kings.
The Pelicans head to Philadelphia for a match with the 76ers, Cleveland takes on the Hawks, and the Nuggets take on an injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets side. Finally, the Lakers take on the Bulls, Dallas has a matchup with Minnesota, and the Hornets take on the Suns.
Another decent day of NBA Hoops.
Here are some NBA Picks Today for Sunday, December 19th 2021
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A Star Rating is used to show the confidence level of each Head to Head NBA Match Prediction.
⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
⭐⭐⭐ = Should Get the Win
Miami Heat @ Detroit Pistons
Venue – Little Caesars Arena
Tip Off – 6pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 18-12 | 8-4 | 10-8 | 5-5 |
| Detroit | 4-24 | 2-12 | 2-12 | 0-10 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 107.2 | 103.8 | 211 |
| Detroit | 100.4 | 110.1 | 210.5 |
Prediction
The Miami Heat have won three out of their last four and get the Pistons on a back to back who have lost 14 straight. Despite injuries to key players, the Heat should be too good in this one.
Prediction – Miami Heat (Win) ⭐⭐
Portland Trail Blazers @ Memphis Grizzlies
Venue – FedExForum
Tip Off – 7pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 12-18 | 11-7 | 1-11 | 2-8 |
| Memphis | 19-11 | 11-6 | 8-5 | 9-1 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 108.6 | 111.4 | 220.0 |
| Memphis | 111.5 | 108.9 | 220.4 |
Prediction
Memphis has won 10 out of their last 12 and get a Portland side that has been terrible on the road this season. However, there is some positives with Damian Lillard averaging 31.7 points over the last three matches. He will need to have a big game if they are any chance, but Memphis is playing quality hoops and should get it done.
Prediction – Memphis Grizzlies (Win) ⭐⭐
Game Total Prediction – Over 220.5
San Antonio Spurs @ Sacramento Kings
Venue – Golden 1 Center
Tip Off – 6pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 11-17 | 6-9 | 5-8 | 6-4 |
| Sacramento | 12-18 | 6-9 | 6-9 | 4-6 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 109.5 | 110.1 | 219.6 |
| Sacramento | 110.9 | 114.4 | 225.3 |
Prediction
The Spurs are coming off a good win against the Jazz and get a Kings side that has lost 4 out of its last 5. They will fancy themselves in this clash and are a decent chance to pinch an away win.
If you like a player prop, Dejounte Murray has averaged 9.7 Rebounds and 10.0 Assists in his last three games.
Prediction – San Antonio Spurs (Win) ⭐⭐
Game Total Prediction – Over 224.5
New Orleans Pelicans @ Philadelphia 76ers
Venue – Wells Fargo Center
Tip Off – 7pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 10-21 | 5-9 | 5-12 | 5-5 |
| Philadelphia | 15-15 | 6-7 | 9-8 | 5-5 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 104.4 | 110.0 | 214.4 |
| Philadelphia | 105.6 | 106.7 | 212.3 |
Prediction
The 76ers have won six out of their last seven against the Pelicans, but the Pelicans have been pretty good in their last 2 games. Philadephia has lost their past three and will be looking to get back on the winners table.
They should get it done at home, but the Pelicans will be no pushover.
Prediction – Philadelphia 76ers (Win) ⭐⭐
Game Total Prediction – Over 210.5
Cleveland Cavs @ Atlanta Hawks
Venue – State Farm Arena
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 19-12 | 9-7 | 10-5 | 8-2 |
| Atlanta | 14-15 | 8-7 | 6-8 | 4-6 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 107.0 | 101.1 | 208.1 |
| Atlanta | 111.5 | 110.0 | 221.5 |
Prediction
The Cavs have won 6 on the trot and get a Hawks side that has won just 2 of their past 8 games. The Cavs have also won 5 out of their last 6 against the Hawks and will be full of confidence coming into this clash.
It’s hard to trust the Hawks at the moment, but they are every chance at home.
Prediction – Atlanta Hawks (Win) ⭐
Game Total Prediction – Under 220.5
Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets
Venue – Barclays Center
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 15-14 | 8-5 | 7-9 | 6-4 |
| Brooklyn | 21-9 | 10-6 | 11-3 | 7-3 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 106.8 | 106.5 | 213.3 |
| Brooklyn | 109.7 | 106.3 | 216.0 |
Prediction
Brooklyn had 12 players out of commission in their last clash, and much may stay the same. The Nuggets are too strong a team to drop this one.
Prediction – Denver Nuggets (Win) ⭐⭐
Los Angeles Lakers @ Chicago Bulls
Venue – United Center
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 16-14 | 10-7 | 6-7 | 6-4 |
| Chicago | 17-10 | 8-4 | 9-6 | 5-5 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 110.5 | 111.2 | 221.7 |
| Chicago | 108.3 | 105.7 | 214.0 |
Prediction
So many players are out of action in this clash, which makes it tough to pick. If Lebron suits up, he will likely take the game on and could almost single-handedly will the Lakers to victory.
Prediction – Los Angeles Lakers (Win) ⭐
Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Venue – Target Center
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 14-14 | 7-7 | 7-7 | 4-6 |
| Minnesota | 14-15 | 8-9 | 6-6 | 5-5 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 104.4 | 104.6 | 209.0 |
| Minnesota | 108.7 | 108.7 | 217.4 |
Prediction
Minnesota has won 3 in a row and have looked decent in recent weeks. So they will be confident and should get it done at home.
If you like a player prop, Karl Anthony Towns has a career average of 23.1 Points and 11.6 Rebounds against Dallas.
Prediction – Minnesota Timberwolves (Win) ⭐⭐
Game Total Prediction – Over 214.5
Charlotte Hornets @ Phoenix Suns
Venue – Footprint Center
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 16-15 | 8-4 | 8-11 | 3-7 |
| Phoenix | 23-5 | 13-2 | 10-3 | 8-2 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 115.6 | 116.6 | 232.2 |
| Phoenix | 111.0 | 104.5 | 215.5 |
Prediction
The Hornets have been out of sorts, and things will get more challenging in this matchup against the Suns. The Suns should get this one at home.
Chris Paul has averaged 5 rebounds per game over his last three games if you like a player prop.