The NBA regular season is back in full swing with another solid slate of games this Saturday, with a total of nine matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on NBA TV, as Mavericks vs. Kings takes center stage at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by Knicks vs. Hawks at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for six of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday, December 27.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday, December 27
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Knicks vs. Hawks
By Joe Dellera
The Knicks face off against the Hawks on Saturday, and I’m targeting the big man for New York in this matchup.
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart for this one, and Robinson's rebound rate tends to skyrocket whenever that is the case.
Here against the Hawks, the Knicks will be very thin at the center position, which should allow Mitch to dominate on the glass even more.
The Hawks allow both rebounds and dimes at a high clip, and they play at the third-fastest pace in the NBA.
I like Robinson over 8.5 Rebounds too, but I like adding the assists here since he's recorded at least one dime in 10-of-14 games, including eight of his last nine.
Pick: Mitchell Robinson Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists (-130)
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Suns vs. Pelicans
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" in totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 237.5 (-110)
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Jazz vs. Spurs
By Jim Turvey
We don't have official word if Jusuf Nurkic, Lauri Markkanen, and Kevin Love will play or not, with the outcome clearly impacting this number immensely.
The Jazz are as hard a team to predict as any, and with teams like that, betting on the extreme tails of outcomes is almost always the best route.
So, I'll skip the basic rebound prop and go straight to the second and third rungs of the ladder in hopes of the Jazz leaning into the tank and resting all three bigs.
Pick: Kyle Filipowski 10+ Rebounds (+285)
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Bucks vs. Bulls
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Visitor Recent 'Dogs Losing Streak" focuses on regular season matchups where struggling road underdogs offer hidden value.
Teams on short losing streaks both straight up and against the spread often become undervalued in the market, as public sentiment turns sharply against them.
These spots tend to produce inflated lines that fail to reflect the small margins separating most NBA teams, especially when the visiting side has already been in the role of the underdog for consecutive games.
Such teams frequently respond with higher energy and focus after a string of poor performances, particularly when traveling, where distractions are limited, and motivation is heightened to end a skid.
This system capitalizes on market overreaction to recent losses, finding edges where perception diverges from reality and resilient road teams quietly bounce back to outperform expectations.
Pick: Bucks +3.5 (-110)
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Pacers vs. Heat
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Road 'Dogs Off ATS Loss" focuses on regular season situations where visiting underdogs are primed for a rebound after failing to cover the spread in their previous game.
These teams often show stronger effort and tighter execution following a poor performance, particularly when facing opponents coming off strong ATS wins who may enter overconfident or slightly overvalued by the market.
The travel factor adds to the motivation, as underdogs on the road tend to play with urgency and discipline to stay competitive.
By isolating games where perception favors the home team and the spread is wide enough to allow value, this system captures bounce-back opportunities where public sentiment skews the line, rewarding disciplined bettors who back undervalued road dogs in resilient spots.
Pick: Pacers +8.5 (-110)
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Nets vs. Timberwolves
By Bet Labs
The "Reverse Line Movement Unders" NBA system targets regular season games where betting action and market movement are misaligned.
When a majority of wagers lean heavily toward the Over yet the total drops from open to close, it signals sharp money driving the line down despite public sentiment.
In these spots, both teams often come off recent games that exceeded expectations offensively, inflating totals and public confidence in high scoring outcomes.
However, regression and defensive adjustments tend to follow, especially when oddsmakers shade lines higher to match demand.
This setup creates ideal conditions for value on the Under, as professional bettors anticipate slower pace, shooting variance, or fatigue leading to lower scoring than the market expects.
Pick: Under 225.5 (-110)
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