NBA Tips for Friday, December 19th 2025

We have NBA picks and predictions for Friday, December 19th, which features the Raptors vs. Bucks, Magic vs. Nuggets, and Warriors vs. Suns.

Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.

Raptors vs. Bucks Predictions

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Best Bet

Raptors –5.5 @ $1.90

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The Raptors started the year well before going on a losing streak, but they bounced back nicely with a win over the Heat. They won 106-96, which is an excellent form guide when facing the Bucks, who are without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

We can’t back the Bucks without their best player, and they have been one of the more inconsistent teams this season. They lost 127-82 to the Nets most recently, which is a shocking loss for the franchise.

Take the Raptors to win and cover the spread on the back of a good scoring night from Brandon Ingram.

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Same Game Multi

Raptors -5.5, Brandon Ingram Over 23.5 Points, Bobby Portis Under 14.5 Points, Over 219.5 Points @ $8.75

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Ingram has been excellent over the last three games, scoring totals of 30, 31, and 28 points. We’re backing him to score over 23.5 points, which shouldn’t be difficult against a poor Bucks defence.

Bobby Portis could struggle for the Bucks. He had just 10 points against the Nets, and his consistency hasn’t been there.

Over 219.5 points is a good NBA multi pick. They scored 228 points in their most recent meeting.

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Magic vs. Nuggets Predictions

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Best Bet

Magic +7.5 @ $1.90

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It’s a big game for the Magic, who look to prove that they’re up to beating teams like the Nuggets. With three losses from their last five games, pressure has come on the Magic to perform.

However, Paolo Banchero has played better in his last three games, and although they still have injury worries, they are good enough to hang with the Nuggets. Denver is due a poor showing after riding a winning streak, including an overtime win over Houston.

Take the Magic to keep it close in an exciting game at Ball Arena.

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Same Game Multi

Magic +7.5, Paolo Banchero Over 20.5 Points, Anthony Black Over 16.5 Points, Over 233.5 Points @ $9.00

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If the Magic are going to keep it close, they need big performances from Banchero and Anthony Black. We’re backing Banchero over 20.5 points, and he scored 25 points in his most recent game.

Black has been a surprise package, and he has been consistent in the scoring department. He could have a big scoring night, so include him to score over 16.5 points.

Points come thick and fast with these teams, so include over 233.5 points.

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Warriors vs. Suns Predictions

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Best Bet

Suns @ $2.18

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There is good value in backing the Suns to beat the Warriors. They come off consecutive losses, but with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks in the team, anything is possible.

The Warriors also come off consecutive losses, so they’re not playing overly well, and we think bookmakers have the odds around the wrong way. We would have priced the Suns at $1.69, so take the value for the home side.

They enjoy playing at home, which is another bonus.

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Same Game Multi

Suns H2H, Steph Curry Under 28.5 Points, Devin Booker Over 24.5 Points, Over 230.5 Points @ $9.75

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Steph Curry comes off a 48-point performance, which could see a fatigued Curry on the floor. Back him to score under 28.5 points against a pesky Suns defence.

Booker scored 27 points in a close loss to the Lakers, and he is due another good scoring night. He cops a lot of criticism, but he has been relatively consistent this season. The 24.5-point line is generous from bookmakers in what should be a high-scoring game.

We have over 230.5 points in our NBA same game multis. They are high-scoring teams, and it should be a bucket-fest.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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