Fliff Best Bets for Today Dec 5: NBA Picks and Odds for Nuggets, Spurs & Wemby

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Denver (+3 at -105) at Cleveland

Could this be a preview of the NBA Finals? It makes sense: the Cavs are the most dominant team in the east, and the Nuggets have the game’s best all-around player in three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.

This midweek game is one of the best matchups of December. Recent results have us putting our chips in on the Nuggets, accepting the three points at -105 odds on the spread. That means a winning $105 wager wins $100 of the Nuggets win or lose by fewer than three.

In recent weeks, the Nuggets have impressive victories over the Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers, and Warriors. The Cavs are 12-1 at home, but this will be their third game in five days. We expect The Joker to have the last laugh as Denver beats the spread on the road.

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Wemby under 24.5 at +130 on Fliff

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Victor Wembanyama UNDER 24.5 Points (+130)

How do you stop a 7’3 basketball player who can dribble the ball like Magic Johnson, pass like Isian Thomas, and shoot threes like Robert Horry? You honestly can’t.

The only thing that derails Wembanyama is himself. The former Rookie of the Year is averaging 23.5 per game, but he also relies increasingly on the three. Which means he can just as easily put up a line of 15/11/6/ and 4.

Wager $100 on Wembanyama to score under 24.5 against the Bulls tonight, and if he does, you win $130 on the Fliff betting app. Check your state for availability.

Spurs (-145 on the moneyline) at home vs. Chicago Bulls

Few observers expected The Alien to be this great this quickly. Already, only about six weeks into his second season, Wembanyama is the most unguardable player in the NBA. He’s had a 50-point masterpiece and four games of 24+ points AND at least 14 rebounds. Behind his accelerated maturation, Wemby has led the Spurs to a 5-2 record since Nov. 16.

Our team at Ballislifebets & our basketball experts list the Spurs at -145 at home against a wildly inconsistent Bulls team. We like those odds enough to put down $145 to win $100 if San Antonio wins the game in regulation or overtime.

Where to watch NBA Games Tonight

TV schedule for NBA games of note for Dec. 5:

• Nuggets at Cavaliers, 7 PM ET: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
• Bulls at Spurs, 8 PM ET: Chicago Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest
• Kings at Grizzlies, 8 PM ET: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• Rockets at Warriors, 10 PM ET: NBC Sports Bay Area, Space City Home Network

Best NBA Odds for Dec. 5

When you take the time to download and register Fliff social betting app, you want to enjoy the experience. Make sure to have fun while you browse the odds, and fun comes when you watch the best teams and players. That’s why we like our Thursday NBA picks on the Cavaliers and Victor Wembanyama. That one team and one superstar will go a long way to making the 2024-25 NBA season one of the best in years.