NBA Odds Today: Sunday December 31, 2023

Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert

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NBA Odds for Sunday Dec. 31, 2023 feature six games on the hardwood with a focus on two interconference matchups.

The Oklahoma City Thunder return home looking to stay hot against the Brooklyn Nets at Paycom Center.

Elsewhere, the Phoenix Suns host the Orlando Magic at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Here’s everything you need to know about the NBA Odds for Sunday Dec. 31, 2023: Opening Lines, Spreads and Betting Trends for these two games on the card that provide betting intrigue. 

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NBA Odds for Sunday, December 31, 2023

Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder

• Opening Point-Spread: Thunder -8
• Opening Money-Line: Thunder -325
• Opening Total: 237.5
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed out to an impressive 21-9 start, while covering 21 times this season.

OKC seeks its fourth consecutive win after routing Denver as two-point road underdogs on Friday, 119-93.

The Brooklyn Nets were one of the top ATS teams in the league over the first seven weeks, but are 1-8 ATS the last nine games.

The Nets are coming off consecutive losses to the Bucks and Wizards, while failing to cover in five straight road contests.

OKC captured both meetings with Brooklyn last season, including a 14-point win at Paycor Center.

Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns

• Opening Point-Spread: Suns -6
• Opening Money-Line: Suns -225
• Opening Total: 231
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

The Phoenix Suns have jumped above the .500 mark following back-to-back wins over the Rockets and Hornets.

Phoenix is back at home tonight to battle the Orlando Magic, who start a four-game road trip that extends to Golden State, Sacramento, and Denver.

The Magic continue to play well at 19-12, while posting a 21-10 ATS mark. Orlando has won three of its past four games, capped off by a home victory over New York on Friday.

The two teams split both meetings last season with the home team winning each time, but the Magic cashed each time as an underdog.

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Kevin Rogers

Kevin has been handicapping professionally since 2007 at VegasInsider before shifting to ScoresAndOdds. He focuses on MLB, NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, and NHL and mainly uses trends, systems, and situations as his top handicapping angles. More from Kevin Rogers