There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Indiana Pacers squaring off against the Sacramento Kings.

Read our betting odds preview below for analysis of all the important matchups in the NBA today.

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NBA Spread and Total Picks – December 22

Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers

• Spread: Kings -2.5
• Spread Pick: Kings (Projected to win by 6.1 points)
• Total: 236.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (230.2 total projected points)
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
• TV Channel: NBCS-CA and FDSIN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Toronto Raptors vs. Houston Rockets

• Spread: Rockets -6.5
• Spread Pick: Rockets (Projected to win by 7.1 points)
• Total: 224.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (223.8 total projected points)
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
• TV Channel: SCHN and TSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets

• Spread: Nuggets -9.5
• Spread Pick: Nuggets (Projected to win by 10 points)
• Total: 233.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (229.4 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports and ALT2
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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