The NBA regular season is back in full swing with a solid slate of games on Sunday, with a total of seven matchups scheduled for today.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified four NBA picks for today's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Sunday, December 7.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Sunday, December 7
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 3:30 p.m. | |
  | 6 p.m. | |
| 7:30 p.m. | |
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Lakers vs. 76ers
By Joe Dellera
LeBron James and the Lakers face off against the 76ers tonight and I’ll look to LeBron as a facilitator.
LeBron’s 10+ Points streak came to an end against the Raptors and now I almost wonder if he fully leans into his preferred game style, which is setting up His teammates. He is averaging 7.8 assists per game on 12 potentials and since he gets to play with Luka and Reaves, there are plenty of chances for easy dimes.
The 76ers allow the 10th most assists per game to their opponents and I expect LeBron to be able to pick apart this defense.
Pick: LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists (-110)
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Celtics vs. Raptors
By Bet Labs
This system identifies value on the Under in division games where the total drops despite the public leaning Over (40% or less of bets).
The reverse movement of the line suggests sharp action is backing the Under. Division familiarity between the Celtics and Raptors often leads to tighter, lower-scoring games, enhancing the edge.
Pick: Under 224.5 (-105)
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Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies
By Bet Labs
Bet Labs' system identifies NBA regular-season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams (Trail Blazers) face opponents with poor defensive metrics (Grizzlies).
When a team’s underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency.
These games typically feature modest moneylines that signal balance but overlook the defensive mismatch. Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced.
Over recent seasons, this pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses, creating a steady opportunity on the moneyline.
Pick: Trail Blazers Moneyline (-102)
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Lakers vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
The 1H Dog vs Coasting Teams system on Bet Labs focuses on NBA first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams (Lakers) often start slow against inferior opponents (76ers).
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
Los Angeles has a history of going down in the first half, as it fell to the Suns on December 1, as well as the Mavericks on November 28.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers 1H Moneyline (+154)
Editor's Note: Please note that a parlay isn't a formal recommendation. These bets have straight value on their own.
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