The NBA regular season is back with a solid slate of games on Tuesday night, with a total of six matchups scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on NBC, as Knicks vs Celtics takes center stage at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by Thunder vs Warriors at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified five NBA picks for tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Tuesday, December 2.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Tuesday, December 2
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 11 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
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Knicks vs. Celtics
The market is having a tough time capturing just how bad this Knicks team has been on the road so far this season.
Boston is hot right now too, and money seems to be tilting in their direction entering tonight's contest.
So, I'll ride the hot-hand with the Celtics on Tuesday night.
Pick: Celtics +1 (-110)
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Wizards vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Reverse Line Movement Unders" targets regular season games where betting action and market movement are misaligned, which appears to be the situation entering tonight's matchup between the Wizards and 76ers.
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.
So, let's take the under.
Pick: Under 234.5 (-110)
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Thunder vs. Warriors
By Joe Dellera
Hartenstein is still out for the Thunder, and this has been a historically great matchup for him against the Warriors.
Hartenstein averages 23.4 points per game against the Warriors when playing more than 10 minutes, including a 23-point performance earlier this season.
Jalen Williams obviously takes some usage, but overall, Holmgren should be fine playing alongside a fairly unselfish teammate in this spot.
Pick: Chet Holmgren Over 15.5 Points (-115)
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Trail Blazers vs. Raptors
By Bet Labs
This NBA system targets road underdogs in non-division matchups early in the season, where unfamiliarity often creates inefficiency in the betting market.
When teams face opponents they do not see often, defensive schemes and matchup tendencies are less predictable, leveling the playing field for the underdog.
Facing an opponent that did not make the postseason the prior year also limits the motivational edge or perceived superiority that typically inflates the line.
Early in the season, when teams are still finding rhythm and rotations, these games tend to be more volatile and less defined by reputation.
The result is that visiting underdogs often keep games close or win outright, capitalizing on inflated spreads in spots where public bias and lack of familiarity work in their favor.
Pick: Trail Blazers +5.5 (-110)
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Grizzlies vs. Spurs
By Bet Labs
This NBA system targets road teams positioned for outright wins when undervalued by the market during regular season play.
Teams entering a road stretch after consecutive away games often build rhythm and cohesion that sharpens their focus, especially when facing opponents with modest win streaks.
When the opponent’s previous game came against a weaker team and they enter this matchup slightly overconfident, the road team benefits from a motivational edge.
Moneyline ranges in this zone capture underdogs or small favorites that have the talent to compete but are priced at a discount due to travel fatigue or perception bias.
Historically, these teams capitalize on opponents riding short winning runs by controlling tempo and playing with higher urgency, producing profitable upsets and solid returns over time.
Pick: Grizzlies Moneyline (+170)
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