NBA Odds Today: Thursday December 21, 2023

Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert

1 minute read

NBA Odds for Thursday Dec. 21, 2023 feature eight games on the hardwood as tonight's focus is on three Western Conference squads.

The Memphis Grizzlies seek their second home win of the season as they welcome the Indiana Pacers to FedEx Forum.

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Clippers play with no rest against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.

Here’s everything you need to know about the NBA Odds for Thursday Dec. 21, 2023: Opening Lines, Spreads and Betting Trends for these two games on the card that provide betting intrigue. 

Check back regularly for updates and use our new ESPN BET promo code to get the most out of your action as the new sportsbook is now taking wagers.

NBA Odds for Thursday, December 21, 2023

Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies

• Opening Point-Spread: Grizzlies -2.5
• Opening Money-Line: Grizzlies -140
• Opening Total: 247
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

The Memphis Grizzlies have a long way to go to get back into the playoff conversation in the Western Conference at 7-19.

However, the Grizzlies got back star guard Ja Morant following a 25-game suspension on Tuesday night as he hit the game-winner against New Orleans in a 115-113 victory as eight-point underdogs.

Memphis owns only one home win in 12 tries as the Indiana Pacers invade FedEx Forum. The Pacers snapped a four-game slide in Wednesday's 144-113 blowout of the Hornets.

Indiana has dropped four straight matchups with Memphis, including getting swept last season by the Grizzlies.

Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder

• Opening Point-Spread: Thunder -4.5
• Opening Money-Line: Thunder -190
• Opening Total: 236
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

The Los Angeles Clippers are the hottest team in the NBA right now by winning nine straight games. The latest victory came last night at Dallas as the Clippers have moved into first place in the Pacific Division.

L.A. heads to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder, who have won six of their last eight games.

OKC has won its last six games in the home favorite role, coming off a 116-97 victory over Memphis on Monday.

Paul George sat out last night for the Clippers, as we'll see who else will be sidelined on the second end of a back-to-back. However, L.A. is 0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS this season in the role of an underdog.

Use our FanDuel North Carolina promo code to get potential bonus bets!

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