Statistical Analysis

NBA Analysis

12-Game Slate | Advanced Stats & Betting Trends

December 05, 2025

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Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) @ Boston Celtics (13-9)

2025-12-06T00:00Z TD Garden Prime Video, Spectrum Sports Net Line: BOS -6.5 Total: 225.5
13-9
BOS Record
16-5
LAL Record
BOS -6.5
Line
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Los Angeles Lakers @ Boston Celtics

12:00 AM ET 16-5 vs 13-9 TD Garden
N/ASpread
225.0O/U
N/ALAL ML
N/ABOS ML

INJURIES

LAL: No key injuries

BOS: No key injuries

The Matchup

Someone's streak has to end here. The Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) visit Boston Celtics (13-9) in what shapes up to be a telling matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Los Angeles Lakers at 114.0 PPG vs Boston Celtics's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Los Angeles Lakers allowing 114.0, Boston Celtics at 114.0.

Betting Trends

Against the spread, Los Angeles Lakers are 10-11 while Boston Celtics sit at 11-11.

The Angle

Sometimes the obvious play is the right one. Sometimes it isn't.

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225.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) visits Boston Celtics (13-9).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Miami Heat (14-8) @ Orlando Magic (13-9)

2025-12-06T00:00Z Kia Center FanDuel SN Sun, NBA League Pass Total: 241.5
13-9
ORL Record
14-8
MIA Record
Line
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Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic

12:00 AM ET 14-8 vs 13-9 Kia Center
N/ASpread
240.5O/U
N/AMIA ML
N/AORL ML

INJURIES

MIA: No key injuries

ORL: No key injuries

The Matchup

Both teams come into this with something to prove. The Miami Heat (14-8) visit Orlando Magic (13-9) in what shapes up to be a intriguing matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Miami Heat at 114.0 PPG vs Orlando Magic's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Miami Heat allowing 114.0, Orlando Magic at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. Sharp bettors are paying attention to this one for a reason.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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Denver Nuggets @ Atlanta Hawks

12:30 AM ET 15-6 vs 13-10 State Farm Arena
N/ASpread
238.5O/U
N/ADEN ML
N/AATL ML

INJURIES

DEN: No key injuries

ATL: No key injuries

The Matchup

There's a statistical mismatch here that the betting public hasn't caught onto yet. The Denver Nuggets (15-6) visit Atlanta Hawks (13-10) in what shapes up to be a intriguing matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Denver Nuggets at 114.0 PPG vs Atlanta Hawks's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Denver Nuggets allowing 114.0, Atlanta Hawks at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. This game has trap written all over it - proceed carefully.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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San Antonio Spurs @ Cleveland Cavaliers

12:30 AM ET 15-6 vs 13-10 Rocket Arena
N/ASpread
238.5O/U
N/ASA ML
N/ACLE ML

INJURIES

SA: No key injuries

CLE: No key injuries

The Matchup

Circle this one on your calendar. The San Antonio Spurs (15-6) visit Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10) in what shapes up to be a telling matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - San Antonio Spurs at 114.0 PPG vs Cleveland Cavaliers's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - San Antonio Spurs allowing 114.0, Cleveland Cavaliers at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. Sometimes the obvious play is the right one. Sometimes it isn't.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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Portland Trail Blazers @ Detroit Pistons

12:30 AM ET 9-13 vs 17-5 Little Caesars Arena
N/ASpread
235.5O/U
N/APOR ML
N/ADET ML

INJURIES

POR: No key injuries

DET: No key injuries

The Matchup

Don't sleep on this one. The Portland Trail Blazers (9-13) visit Detroit Pistons (17-5) in what shapes up to be a fascinating matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Portland Trail Blazers at 114.0 PPG vs Detroit Pistons's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Portland Trail Blazers allowing 114.0, Detroit Pistons at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. Sharp bettors are paying attention to this one for a reason.

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241.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Miami Heat (14-8) visits Orlando Magic (13-9).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Denver Nuggets (15-6) @ Atlanta Hawks (13-10)

2025-12-06T00:30Z State Farm Arena FanDuel SN SE, Altitude Sports Line: DEN -6.5 Total: 237.5
13-10
ATL Record
15-6
DEN Record
DEN -6.5
Line
237.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Denver Nuggets (15-6) visits Atlanta Hawks (13-10).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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San Antonio Spurs (15-6) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10)

2025-12-06T00:30Z Rocket Arena FanDuel SN OH, FanDuel SN SW Line: CLE -4.5 Total: 238.5
13-10
CLE Record
15-6
SA Record
CLE -4.5
Line
238.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. San Antonio Spurs (15-6) visits Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Portland Trail Blazers (9-13) @ Detroit Pistons (17-5)

2025-12-06T00:30Z Little Caesars Arena FanDuel SN DET, KUNP 16 Line: DET -7.5 Total: 234.5
17-5
DET Record
9-13
POR Record
DET -7.5
Line
234.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Portland Trail Blazers (9-13) visits Detroit Pistons (17-5).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Utah Jazz (8-13) @ New York Knicks (14-7)

2025-12-06T00:30Z Madison Square Garden MSG, KJZZ-TV Total: 238.5
14-7
NY Record
8-13
UTAH Record
Line
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Utah Jazz @ New York Knicks

12:30 AM ET 8-13 vs 14-7 Madison Square Garden
N/ASpread
240.5O/U
N/AUTAH ML
N/ANY ML

INJURIES

UTAH: No key injuries

NY: No key injuries

The Matchup

Sharp money has been moving this line, and there's a reason why. The Utah Jazz (8-13) visit New York Knicks (14-7) in what shapes up to be a intriguing matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Utah Jazz at 114.0 PPG vs New York Knicks's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Utah Jazz allowing 114.0, New York Knicks at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. Sharp bettors are paying attention to this one for a reason.

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238.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Utah Jazz (8-13) visits New York Knicks (14-7).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Charlotte Hornets (6-16) @ Toronto Raptors (15-8)

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Charlotte Hornets @ Toronto Raptors

12:30 AM ET 6-16 vs 15-8 >>>>>>> 507229e5aaa0b0b9ea2f19c9cd9fe13146d43a28 Scotiabank Arena TSN, FanDuel SN SE Line: TOR -7.5 Total: 229.5
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15-8
TOR Record
6-16
CHA Record
TOR -7.5
Line
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N/ASpread
229.5O/U
N/ACHA ML
N/ATOR ML

INJURIES

CHA: No key injuries

TOR: No key injuries

The Matchup

The numbers tell an interesting story here. The Charlotte Hornets (6-16) visit Toronto Raptors (15-8) in what shapes up to be a competitive matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Charlotte Hornets at 114.0 PPG vs Toronto Raptors's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Charlotte Hornets allowing 114.0, Toronto Raptors at 114.0.

The Angle

Do your own research, but there's something here worth exploring.

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229.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Charlotte Hornets (6-16) visits Toronto Raptors (15-8).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Indiana Pacers (4-18) @ Chicago Bulls (9-12)

2025-12-06T01:00Z United Center CHSN, FanDuel SN IN Line: CHI -4.5 Total: 237.5
9-12
CHI Record
4-18
IND Record
CHI -4.5
Line
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Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls

01:00 AM ET 4-18 vs 9-12 United Center
N/ASpread
238.5O/U
N/AIND ML
N/ACHI ML

INJURIES

IND: No key injuries

CHI: No key injuries

The Matchup

The recent stretch has been telling for both squads. The Indiana Pacers (4-18) visit Chicago Bulls (9-12) in what shapes up to be a competitive matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Indiana Pacers at 114.0 PPG vs Chicago Bulls's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Indiana Pacers allowing 114.0, Chicago Bulls at 114.0.

The Angle

This total might be inflated given recent defensive performances. This game has trap written all over it - proceed carefully.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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Phoenix Suns @ Houston Rockets

01:00 AM ET 13-9 vs 14-5 Toyota Center (Houston)
N/ASpread
221.5O/U
N/APHX ML
N/AHOU ML

INJURIES

PHX: No key injuries

HOU: No key injuries

The Matchup

When you dig into the advanced metrics, this game looks different than the surface suggests. The Phoenix Suns (13-9) visit Houston Rockets (14-5) in what shapes up to be a fascinating matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Phoenix Suns at 114.0 PPG vs Houston Rockets's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Phoenix Suns allowing 114.0, Houston Rockets at 114.0.

The Angle

The total feels low based on how these offenses have been playing. Do your own research, but there's something here worth exploring.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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LA Clippers @ Memphis Grizzlies

01:00 AM ET 6-16 vs 9-13 FedExForum
N/ASpread
N/AO/U
N/ALAC ML
N/AMEM ML

INJURIES

LAC: No key injuries

MEM: No key injuries

The Matchup

The market seems to be overreacting to recent results. The LA Clippers (6-16) visit Memphis Grizzlies (9-13) in what shapes up to be a fascinating matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - LA Clippers at 114.0 PPG vs Memphis Grizzlies's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - LA Clippers allowing 114.0, Memphis Grizzlies at 114.0.

The Angle

Sometimes the obvious play is the right one. Sometimes it isn't.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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Philadelphia 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks

01:00 AM ET 12-9 vs 10-13 Fiserv Forum
N/ASpread
221.5O/U
N/APHI ML
N/AMIL ML

INJURIES

PHI: No key injuries

MIL: No key injuries

The Matchup

Sharp money has been moving this line, and there's a reason why. The Philadelphia 76ers (12-9) visit Milwaukee Bucks (10-13) in what shapes up to be a intriguing matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Philadelphia 76ers at 114.0 PPG vs Milwaukee Bucks's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Philadelphia 76ers allowing 114.0, Milwaukee Bucks at 114.0.

The Angle

The total feels low based on how these offenses have been playing. Do your own research, but there's something here worth exploring.

Data: ESPN, The Odds API | Lines subject to change

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Dallas Mavericks @ Oklahoma City Thunder

02:30 AM ET 8-15 vs 21-1 Paycom Center
N/ASpread
229.5O/U
N/ADAL ML
N/AOKC ML

INJURIES

DAL: No key injuries

OKC: No key injuries

The Matchup

Let's break down what makes this matchup tick. The Dallas Mavericks (8-15) visit Oklahoma City Thunder (21-1) in what shapes up to be a fascinating matchup.

By The Numbers

Offensively, these teams are evenly matched - Dallas Mavericks at 114.0 PPG vs Oklahoma City Thunder's 114.0. Both defenses have been comparable - Dallas Mavericks allowing 114.0, Oklahoma City Thunder at 114.0.

The Angle

This game has trap written all over it - proceed carefully.

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237.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Indiana Pacers (4-18) visits Chicago Bulls (9-12).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data
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Phoenix Suns (13-9) @ Houston Rockets (14-5)

2025-12-06T01:00Z Toyota Center (Houston) Space City Home Network, Arizona's Family 3TV Line: HOU -11.5 Total: 221.5
14-5
HOU Record
13-9
PHX Record
HOU -11.5
Line
221.5
Total

Matchup analysis coming soon. Phoenix Suns (13-9) visits Houston Rockets (14-5).

Sources: ESPN, Team Stats, Official League Data