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Results for Tuesday 23rd of December 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 4 | $400.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 4 | $400.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-440.00 |
Monday 22nd of December 2025
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Charlotte +9.5 over Cleveland (7 p.m. EST, Monday December 22)
Cleveland has won only three of their last 10 and they only covered two of those games, so this team is not playing well right now and should not be laying nearly double digits to any team. Charlotte has won two of three, including an eight-point win here in Cleveland Dec 14. Revenge is an overrated factor in NBA handicapping unless the teams played each other in back-to-back games, and that is not the case here. Charlotte has covered three straight against Cleveland and they have also covered in six of the last nine meetings.
4-Unit Play Take Detroit -6 over Portland (10 p.m. EST, Monday December 22)
Detroit is one of the best teams in the NBA and they are also a strong ATS team and strong road team. We think they get the job done against this banged-up Portland club tonight. Portland has won three straight, and the win over the Warriors was solid. But their two wins against Sacramento didn’t impress, and they didn’t even cover in either of those games. Detroit has won four straight in this series, and that includes consecutive covers here in Portland.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Craig Trapp
4-Unit Play. Take #519 Utah Team Total Over (118.5) Points (9 p.m., Monday, December 22)
This Nuggets team plays so fast that it creates inflated totals, and I think that will be the case again tonight. On the year, the Jazz are averaging 119 points per game, and I believe it will be even higher tonight. Take the Utah Jazz over their team total.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #517 Dallas (+1.5 -120) at New Orleans (8:10 p.m., Mon, Dec. 22)
Line from DraftKings as of 12:10 pm et. I lost a tough one with the Mavericks at Philly on Saturday when they had a 6-point lead going to the 4th quarter but ended up losing by 7 points. The 4th quarter got away from them and that will have them fired up for a big response here at New Orleans Monday and, of course, the Pelicans are not the 76ers! Note that New Orleans has all of the sudden won 4 in a row but this followed a 3-22 start to the season! The Pelicans had an OT win over the Rockets in a shocker but the other 3 wins were against teams that are a combined 31-53 on the season. The Mavs are not a great team either for that matter but this is a great situational spot for them coming off the tough loss at Philly. Note that Dallas is a perfect 3-0 the last 3 times they are off a loss. The Pelicans have not won 5 in a row since March of 2023. Since then they have gone 0-7 SU when they enter a game on a 4-game winning streak. In other words, this is the perfect fade spot. Look for that streak to reach 8 in a row as the Mavericks win outright here but we'll grab the points just in case. 4* DALLAS +1.5 -120
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2-Unit Play. Take Charlotte Hornets +9 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Monday @ 7pm est)
Cleveland is an utter mess right now, losing many contests outright, Charlotte is winning many contests outright and playing 10 deep and we roll with the Hornets here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #513 Over 115.5 Charlotte at Cleveland (7:10p.m., Monday December 22)
Tony George
NBA
12/22/25
3 Units
Take #526 Portland (+6) over Detroit
*10 EST
The Pistons for all the hype and wins, get involved in a lot of close games on the road, no matter who they are playing. Portland at home is a no pushover - OK City had a hell of a time trying to beat them in here and eventually won by 8.
I like this Blazers team this year, they attack the rim, especially on the offensive glass and quite frankly are pesky and just give teams fits. The Blazers are #3 in the NBA in pace and push the ball, and if they are hitting 3's they can play with anyone. The Pistons are 2-3 SU their last 5 road games. I will take the points here as the Blazers are 22-10 ATS their last 32 home games.
Vernon Croy
Passing for today.
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 518 Pelicans PK over Mavs (8:10 p.m., Monday, December 22)
The Pelicans have been a covering machine, currently on a 13-3 ATS run and we expect another cover on Monday. The Mavericks started to play a better brand of basketball and Cooper Flagg certainly found his groove. But Dallas has suffered more than their share of injuries of late – and Flagg is one of a handful of Mavericks listed as questionable for tonight’s game. New Orleans has decent individual talent and depth and have come together with four straight wins. I’m backing them tonight. I’m on the Pelicans. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.
Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take #526 Portland (+6) over Detroit (10:10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22)
This is a great spot to take the Blazers. Detroit is only 4-6 ATS as a road favorite while Portland is 7-0 ATS as a home underdog. Detroit comes in fat and happy after the beat Charlotte by 30 the other day and will take the Blazers for granted. Give me the points in this matchup.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #524 GS Warriors (-5.5) Over ORL Magic. (10:00p.m, Monday, December 22nd)
Orlando comes into this game 16-12 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and coming off an OT 128-127 win over Utah on Saturday. Orlando has been out west now for a few days, and now they have a Monday night game that tips off at 10:00PM EST, and for Orlando it’s really like they are tipping off at midnight with the time change. We believe this time travel and distance from home is really going to mess with Orlando’s speed tonight. Golden State is 3rd in the NBA when it comes to defensive ratings, which really go hand in hand. Orlando is going to be entering the 2nd half tonight, which is like midnight in Florida. Meanwhile, Golden State is right on schedule and has been home since Thursday night after splitting with the Suns. This is a strong spot for Golden State, and we believe they are going to torch the magic here tonight.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take #526 Portland (+6) Over Detroit. (10:00p.m, Monday, December 22nd)
Portland comes into this game on a heater. Portland has won 3 games in a row against Golden State and then Sacramento on back-to-backs. Portland has sustained out West, so coming back home for this one is their sweet spot. Detroit is a ripping 22-6 on the year and laying a small 6 points in this game, and there is a solidified reason for this. We have a 10:00PM tip-off, and again this will feel like a midnight tip-off for Detroit here, as they are on Eastern time. We believe Detroit will come into this game strong and lose their steam in the second half. This is the 1st road game of 5 games on the road for Detroit out west as well. This team is not going to be in sync here tonight with a massive time split. We believe Portland sustains their momentum and makes this game extremely competitive. Let’s roll with the Blazers here.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
2 Unit – NBA Take #526 POR Trail Blazers (+6) over DET Pistons (-110) (10:00p.m, Monday December 22nd)
Let’s keep stacking these wins with smaller units. Getting our bankroll back for the top play. Here is another game I love tonight. We have the Detroit Pistons heading to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers. The Pistons enter this game with a 7-3 record in their previous ten games. Portland is also on a three-game winning streak coming into this one. With the best team in the East coming to town. I’m expecting these hot Trail Blazers to compete here tonight at home. Give me the points with the Trail Blazers against the Pistons here on Monday.
NBA Take #526 POR Trail Blazers (+6) over DET Pistons (-110)
Nick Menken
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Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Charlotte +9.5 over Cleveland (7 p.m. EST, Monday December 22)Cleveland has won only three of their last 10 and they only covered two of those games, so this team is not playing well right now and should not be laying nearly double digits to any team. Charlotte has won two of three, including an eight-point win here in Cleveland Dec 14. Revenge is an overrated factor in NBA handicapping unless the teams played each other in back-to-back games, and that is not the case here. Charlotte has covered three straight against Cleveland and they have also covered in six of the last nine meetings.
4-Unit Play Take Detroit -6 over Portland (10 p.m. EST, Monday December 22)
Detroit is one of the best teams in the NBA and they are also a strong ATS team and strong road team. We think they get the job done against this banged-up Portland club tonight. Portland has won three straight, and the win over the Warriors was solid. But their two wins against Sacramento didn’t impress, and they didn’t even cover in either of those games. Detroit has won four straight in this series, and that includes consecutive covers here in Portland.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Craig Trapp
4-Unit Play. Take #519 Utah Team Total Over (118.5) Points (9 p.m., Monday, December 22)This Nuggets team plays so fast that it creates inflated totals, and I think that will be the case again tonight. On the year, the Jazz are averaging 119 points per game, and I believe it will be even higher tonight. Take the Utah Jazz over their team total.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #517 Dallas (+1.5 -120) at New Orleans (8:10 p.m., Mon, Dec. 22)Line from DraftKings as of 12:10 pm et. I lost a tough one with the Mavericks at Philly on Saturday when they had a 6-point lead going to the 4th quarter but ended up losing by 7 points. The 4th quarter got away from them and that will have them fired up for a big response here at New Orleans Monday and, of course, the Pelicans are not the 76ers! Note that New Orleans has all of the sudden won 4 in a row but this followed a 3-22 start to the season! The Pelicans had an OT win over the Rockets in a shocker but the other 3 wins were against teams that are a combined 31-53 on the season. The Mavs are not a great team either for that matter but this is a great situational spot for them coming off the tough loss at Philly. Note that Dallas is a perfect 3-0 the last 3 times they are off a loss. The Pelicans have not won 5 in a row since March of 2023. Since then they have gone 0-7 SU when they enter a game on a 4-game winning streak. In other words, this is the perfect fade spot. Look for that streak to reach 8 in a row as the Mavericks win outright here but we'll grab the points just in case. 4* DALLAS +1.5 -120
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2-Unit Play. Take Charlotte Hornets +9 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Monday @ 7pm est)Cleveland is an utter mess right now, losing many contests outright, Charlotte is winning many contests outright and playing 10 deep and we roll with the Hornets here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #513 Over 115.5 Charlotte at Cleveland (7:10p.m., Monday December 22)
Tony George
NBA12/22/25
3 Units
Take #526 Portland (+6) over Detroit
*10 EST
The Pistons for all the hype and wins, get involved in a lot of close games on the road, no matter who they are playing. Portland at home is a no pushover - OK City had a hell of a time trying to beat them in here and eventually won by 8.
I like this Blazers team this year, they attack the rim, especially on the offensive glass and quite frankly are pesky and just give teams fits. The Blazers are #3 in the NBA in pace and push the ball, and if they are hitting 3's they can play with anyone. The Pistons are 2-3 SU their last 5 road games. I will take the points here as the Blazers are 22-10 ATS their last 32 home games.
Vernon Croy
Passing for today.Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 518 Pelicans PK over Mavs (8:10 p.m., Monday, December 22)The Pelicans have been a covering machine, currently on a 13-3 ATS run and we expect another cover on Monday. The Mavericks started to play a better brand of basketball and Cooper Flagg certainly found his groove. But Dallas has suffered more than their share of injuries of late – and Flagg is one of a handful of Mavericks listed as questionable for tonight’s game. New Orleans has decent individual talent and depth and have come together with four straight wins. I’m backing them tonight. I’m on the Pelicans. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take #526 Portland (+6) over Detroit (10:10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22)This is a great spot to take the Blazers. Detroit is only 4-6 ATS as a road favorite while Portland is 7-0 ATS as a home underdog. Detroit comes in fat and happy after the beat Charlotte by 30 the other day and will take the Blazers for granted. Give me the points in this matchup.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #524 GS Warriors (-5.5) Over ORL Magic. (10:00p.m, Monday, December 22nd)Orlando comes into this game 16-12 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and coming off an OT 128-127 win over Utah on Saturday. Orlando has been out west now for a few days, and now they have a Monday night game that tips off at 10:00PM EST, and for Orlando it’s really like they are tipping off at midnight with the time change. We believe this time travel and distance from home is really going to mess with Orlando’s speed tonight. Golden State is 3rd in the NBA when it comes to defensive ratings, which really go hand in hand. Orlando is going to be entering the 2nd half tonight, which is like midnight in Florida. Meanwhile, Golden State is right on schedule and has been home since Thursday night after splitting with the Suns. This is a strong spot for Golden State, and we believe they are going to torch the magic here tonight.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take #526 Portland (+6) Over Detroit. (10:00p.m, Monday, December 22nd)
Portland comes into this game on a heater. Portland has won 3 games in a row against Golden State and then Sacramento on back-to-backs. Portland has sustained out West, so coming back home for this one is their sweet spot. Detroit is a ripping 22-6 on the year and laying a small 6 points in this game, and there is a solidified reason for this. We have a 10:00PM tip-off, and again this will feel like a midnight tip-off for Detroit here, as they are on Eastern time. We believe Detroit will come into this game strong and lose their steam in the second half. This is the 1st road game of 5 games on the road for Detroit out west as well. This team is not going to be in sync here tonight with a massive time split. We believe Portland sustains their momentum and makes this game extremely competitive. Let’s roll with the Blazers here.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
2 Unit – NBA Take #526 POR Trail Blazers (+6) over DET Pistons (-110) (10:00p.m, Monday December 22nd)Let’s keep stacking these wins with smaller units. Getting our bankroll back for the top play. Here is another game I love tonight. We have the Detroit Pistons heading to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers. The Pistons enter this game with a 7-3 record in their previous ten games. Portland is also on a three-game winning streak coming into this one. With the best team in the East coming to town. I’m expecting these hot Trail Blazers to compete here tonight at home. Give me the points with the Trail Blazers against the Pistons here on Monday.
NBA Take #526 POR Trail Blazers (+6) over DET Pistons (-110)
Nick Menken
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