The NBA regular season is back in full swing with a relatively light slate of games this Tuesday, with a total of four matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on NBC, as 76ers vs. Grizzlies takes center stage at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by Pistons vs. Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all four of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Tuesday, December 30.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Tuesday, December 30
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 9 p.m. | |
  | 10:30 p.m. | |
  | 11 p.m. | |
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our NBA Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game. | ||
Celtics vs. Jazz
By Joe Dellera
The Utah Jazz face off against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. This is a matchup between two teams that take the highest frequency of three-pointers and have middling rebounding rates.
Given the matchup and Boston’s relative size, I’m targeting Lauri Markkanen to crash the glass.
This is a matchup where I can see Utah electing to play a bit smaller since Boston primarily has Queta on the interior.
Lauri already recorded nine rebounds against Boston back in November of this season, and I can see that carrying over tonight.
Although he’s been out most of the season, it’s relevant to remove the data with Walker Kessler for Lauri this season. In games without Kessler, Lauri has cleared 6.5 rebounds in 14-of-22 games.
This presents a slight buy-low opportunity as well, with Lauri coming off two tougher rebounding matchups against the Pistons and the Spurs.
Pick: Lauri Markkanen Over 6.5 Rebounds (-130)
| | | |
76ers vs. Grizzlies
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Home Rebounds Trends" in spread betting is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.
Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between -130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.
Pick: Grizzlies +1.5 (-115)
| | | |
Pistons vs. Lakers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies value in large favorites that the betting public tends to fade.
It focuses on regular season games where the favorite opens with a significant spread yet receives limited betting support, often below 40%.
These are spots where the market overreacts to recent performances, particularly when the opponent is coming off a strong win by a large margin.
Public bettors often chase momentum and undervalue elite teams laying points, assuming the line is inflated.
Historically, these contrarian favorites outperform expectations, as sharp money backs the undervalued side, while casual bettors load up on the underdog.
This system exploits those perception gaps, capitalizing on strong teams that are capable of covering despite public skepticism.
Pick: Pistons -2.5 (-110)
| | | |
Kings vs. Clippers
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: Kings +10 (-110)
| | | |
