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Free picks on all games for Dec. 16, 2025

NFL Picks

Los Angeles Rams logo LA @ Seattle Seahawks logo SEA Dec 18 | 8:15 PM ET
MoneyLine
Seattle Seahawks logo SEA (-104)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

The Rams are an explosive team, coming off scoring 40-plus points and totaling 500 or more yards in consecutive games for the first time since 2000. But their explosiveness just took a massive hit with Davante Adams’ hamstring injury, as the Seahawks likely won't have to deal with the NFL’s leading wide receiver in touchdowns on a short week.

Los Angeles only beat Seattle by two points at home in Week 11 with a healthy Adams, meaning the Seahawks are close to ending Matthew Stafford’s 6-0 run against them since joining the Rams.

Total
Los Angeles Rams logo Seattle Seahawks logo u44.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Seahawks allowed the second-fewest points per game (17.3) before allowing 16 in their Week 15 win over the Indianapolis Colts. They held the Rams to 21 in the narrow two-point defeat at SoFi Stadium in Week 11. 

Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI @ Washington Commanders logo WAS Dec 20 | 5:00 PM ET
Spread
Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -5.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Despite the Las Vegas Raiders' ineptness, the 31-0 thrashing could represent a get-right game for the Eagles. Even if Jayden Daniels plays, I expect another 60-minute performance from the visitors as they look to enter the playoffs in peak form. 

Spread
Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -5.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

I know it's trendy to trash the Eagles, but they did just embarrass a Raiders team that, frankly, isn't much worse than the Commanders right now. It feels like the betting market isn't fully accounting for how bad Washington's defense is, and I'm happy to take advantage.

NCAAF Picks

Troy Trojans logo TROY @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo JVST Dec 16 | 9:00 PM ET
Score 2+ Touchdowns
CC Cam Cook Score 2+ Touchdowns (Yes: +205)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Cam Cook is one of the best running backs in the country. He leads the nation in 15-plus-yard runs (15) and forced missed tackles (103). That big play ability should help him find the end zone.

MoneyLine
Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo JVST (+115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Troy is dealing with far more roster attrition than Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks also have the most talented player in this game, running back Cam Cook. Cook, who leads the country in rushing (1,659), should be the difference.

Alabama Crimson Tide logo ALA @ Oklahoma Sooners logo OKLA Dec 19 | 8:00 PM ET
Total
Alabama Crimson Tide logo Oklahoma Sooners logo u40.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Philip Wood
Author

The Under has hit in 10 of Oklahoma's 12 games, and in five consecutive Alabama contests. Oklahoma is allowing just 13.9 points per game, while Alabama is allowing just 17.4.

NBA Picks

San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ New York Knicks logo NY Dec 16 | 8:30 PM ET
Total Rebounds
De'Aaron Fox logo De'Aaron Fox o3.5 Total Rebounds (-136)
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Pick made: 1 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Fox may not be the guy you first think of when rebounds come to mind, but he's been playing a solid two-way game for a while now. He's gone over this number in five of six games this month, and even with Wembanyama returning to a more full-time role, I expect him to grab at least four boards one more time.

Points Scored
Victor Wembanyama logo Victor Wembanyama o21.5 Points Scored (-120)
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Pick made: 1 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Expect Wemby to play more than the 21 minutes he produced off the bench against the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal. Even doing so, he poured in 22 points against the best defense in basketball on an efficient 6-for-11 shooting night. 

NHL Picks

New York Islanders logo NYI @ Detroit Red Wings logo DET Dec 16 | 7:00 PM ET
Goals Scored
Mathew Barzal logo Mathew Barzal o0.5 Goals Scored (+190)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Islanders forward Mathew Barzal has scored in four of his last five games against the Red Wings, including both matchups this season.

And with Bo Horvat out with a lower-body injury, I expect Barzal to be more aggressive offensively in the absence of the Islanders' leading goal scorer.

Philadelphia Flyers logo PHI @ Montreal Canadiens logo MON Dec 16 | 7:00 PM ET
Assists
Lane Hutson logo Lane Hutson o0.5 Assists (-145)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Hutson is getting hot, which his short odds to notch at least one helper reflect. He's lining up against the Philadelphia Flyers on the back of three straight two-assist outings. 

NCAAB Picks

Louisville Cardinals logo LOU @ Tennessee Volunteers logo TENN Dec 16 | 7:00 PM ET
Points
NA Nate Ament o14.5 Points (-125)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago

Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament has shot 6-of-24 from the floor over his last two games. But a return home should help him get back on track, as he's averaging 18.8 points at home.

MoneyLine
Tennessee Volunteers logo TENN (-135)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
Miami (OH) RedHawks logo M-OH @ Wright State Raiders logo WRST Dec 16 | 7:00 PM ET
Spread
Wright State Raiders logo WRST -1.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Miami (OH) is 10-0 to start the season and is amid the third-longest winning streak in the country. However, Wright State is a bad matchup for the RedHawks, and I expect the Raiders to knock them from the ranks of the unbeatens.

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Imagine the Knicks are favorites and the Nets are underdogs:

TeamMoneyline Odds
Knicks–250
Nets+400
  • $100 on Knicks (‑250) → Profit = $100 × (100 / 250) = $40 (total payout $140)
  • $100 on Nets (+400) → Profit = $100 × 4 = $400 (total payout $500)

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Over/Under betting doesn’t care who wins the game, just how many points, runs, or goals are scored, or how long a fight lasts.

  • Book sets a line → i.e., Over/Under 54.5 for a football game
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    • Over 54.5
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    • 56–22 (total 78) → Over wins
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