NBA Preview, Odds & Picks for December 8: Blowout in the Bay Likely With No Lillard & McCollum for Blazers’ Battle With Warriors?

With 13 games on today’s NBA schedule, there is a lot to wade through from a betting perspective. But that’s what we are here for, to lighten your load and make even the busiest of NBA betting days as smooth as possible.

Are we in for a Bay Area blowout tonight? The Golden State Warriors have been blowing out opponents left and right this season, leading the NBA in points differential per game by a wide margin. The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rough stretch as it is, with six losses in their last seven games, constant trade speculation and the reports from “sources” that often accompany such things, and the recent firing of GM Neil Olshey after an investigation into the workplace environment.

But in addition to Damian Lillard already being out due to lower abdominal tendinopathy–yes, I am going to say it whenever the opportunity presents itself–the Blazers will also be without CJ McCollum tonight and for the foreseeable future due to a collapsed lung. With their top two scorers out tonight, is there any way that the Blazers can keep up with the Warriors tonight?

Let’s take a look at today’s heavenly hardwood feast and the top NBA betting picks from each matchup.

NBA Schedule for Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, Bally Sports Southeast, 7:00 p.m. ET

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Bally Spots Chiago, 7:00 p.m. ET

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons, Bally Sports Detroit, 7:00 p.m. ET

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers, Bally Sports Indiana, 7:00 p.m. ET

Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat, ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors, Bally Sports Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m. ET

Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, 8:00 p.m. ET

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies, Bally Sports Southeast, 8:00 p.m. ET

Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Bally Sports North, 8:00 p.m. ET

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans, Bally Sports New Orleans, 8:00 p.m. ET

Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors, ESPN, 10:00 p.m. ET

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings, NBC Sports California, 10:00 p.m. ET

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers, Bally Sports SoCal, 10:30 p.m. ET

NBA Betting Odds & Picks for Wednesday, December 8, 2021

• Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
• Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
• Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons
• New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
• Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors
• Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets
• Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
• Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves
• Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
• Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
• Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings
• Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers

Odds listed below are via BetOnline Sportsbook as of Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. ET. To compare NBA betting odds from several top online sportsbooks like BetMGM and MyBookie, check out our NBA odds.

Betting News offers aggregated NBA picks for every NBA matchup every day. Below, we list the top recommended pick(s) for each matchup. In cases where the moneyline is the top pick percentagewise but provides little to no betting value (as a single straight bet), we list the best option among the other options.

NBA Betting Picks: Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Betting News aggregates our betting picks from trusted sports betting industry sources. Along with NBA picks for every NBA matchup, we also offer MLB picks, NFL picks, and NHL picks.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -6 (-110), Charlotte Hornets +6 (-110)
• Total: OVER 216 (-110), UNDER 216 (-110)
• Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers -250, Charlotte Hornets +205

76ers vs Hornets Top Betting Pick: Hornets +6 (83 percent)

76ers vs Hornets Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Chicago Bulls +3.5 (-112), Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 (-108)
• Total: OVER 212.5 (-108), UNDER 212.5 (-112)
• Moneyline: Chicago Bulls +130, Cleveland Cavaliers -154

Bulls vs Cavs Top Betting Pick: Bulls +3 (83 percent)

Bulls vs Cavs Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Washington Wizards -5 (-114), Detroit Pistons +5 (-106)
• Total: OVER 210 (-110), UNDER 210 (-110)
• Moneyline: Washington Wizards -215, Detroit Pistons

Wizards vs Pistons Top Betting Pick: OVER 210 (50 percent)

Wizards vs Pistons Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: New York Knicks +5 (-106), Indiana Pacers -5 (-114)
• Total: OVER 209 (-108), UNDER 209 (-112)
• Moneyline: New York Knicks +176, Indiana Pacers -210

Knicks vs Pacers Top Betting Picks: Knicks +5 (83 percent) & OVER 209 (83 percent)

Knicks vs Pacers Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (-110), Miami Heat +6.5 (-110)
• Total: OVER 216.5 (-110), UNDER 216.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks -270, Miami Heat +220

Bucks vs Heat Top Betting Pick: Heat +6.5 (83 percent)

Bucks vs Heat Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder +7.5 (-110), Toronto Raptors -7.5 (-110)
• Total: OVER 206.5 (-110), UNDER 206.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder +260, Toronto Raptors -320

Thunder vs Raptors Top Betting Pick: Raptors -7.5 (67 percent)

Thunder vs Raptors Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Brooklyn Nets -6 (-110), Houston Rockets +6 (-110)
• Total: OVER 226.5 (-112), UNDER 226.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Brooklyn Nets -255, Houston Rockets +210

Nets vs Rockets Top Betting Pick: Rockets +6 (67 percent) & UNDER 226.5 (67 percent)

Nets vs Rockets Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Dallas Mavericks +3 (-108), Memphis Grizzlies -3 (-112)
• Total: OVER 216.5 (-110), UNDER 216.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Dallas Mavericks +134, Memphis Grizzlies -158

Mavs vs Grizzlies Top Betting Picks: Grizzlies ML (83 percent) & UNDER 216.5 (67 percent)

Mavs vs Grizzlies Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Utah Jazz -7.5 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5 (-110)
• Total: OVER 219.5 (-110), UNDER 219.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Utah Jazz -330, Minnesota Timberwolves +265

Jazz vs Timberwolves Top Betting Pick: Timberwolves +7.5 (83 percent)

Jazz vs Timberwolves Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Denver Nuggets +2.5 (-110), New Orleans Pelicans +2.5 (-110)
• Total: OVER 212.5 (-112), UNDER 212.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -142, New Orleans Pelicans +120

Nuggets vs Pelicans Top Betting Pick: OVER 212.5 (83 percent)

Nuggets vs Pelicans Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Portland Trail Blazers +14.5 (-112), Golden State Warriors -14.5 (-108)
• Total: OVER 216 (-110), UNDER 216 (-110)
• Moneyline: Portland Trail Blazers +870, Golden State Warriors -1400

Blazers vs Warriors Top Betting Pick: OVER 216 (100 percent)

Blazers vs Warriors Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Orlando Magic +6.5 (-110), Sacramento Kings -6.5 (-110)
• Total: OVER 222 (-110), UNDER 222 (-110)
• Moneyline: Orlando Magic +215, Sacramento Kings -260

Magic vs Kings Top Betting Pick: UNDER 222 (67 percent)

Magic vs Kings Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds & Picks

• Spread: Boston Celtics +4 (-110), Los Angeles Clippers -4 (-110)
• Total: OVER 210 (-110), UNDER 210 (-110)
• Moneyline: Boston Celtics +148, Los Angeles Clippers -176

Celtics vs Clippers Top Betting Pick: Celtics +4 (83 percent)

Celtics vs Clippers Matchup: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Stats & More