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NBA Tips: Thursday Best Bets – 18/12/2025
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The Knicks claimed their first NBA Cup title and with that, we return to regular season NBA action. Just the 2 games on the Thursday slate and I’ve gone through the form guide for each game.
Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) at Chicago Bulls (10-15)
Thursday 18/12/2025 at 12:00pm AEDT. Venue: United Center (Chicago)
The Bulls are hosting the Cavaliers on Thursday and I’ve got you covered for NBA betting tips. All odds provided by TradieBet.
| SGM Bet | Darius Garland 20+ Points – Coby White 20+ Points – Jaylon Tyson Over 6.5 Rebounds | $5.25 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Bet | Under 243.5 Points | $1.85 |
Last 5 Form
Chicago Bulls
With just 1 win in their last 5, this a crucial matchup for a team that is struggling with consistent results. In their last game, they lost against the Pelicans 114-104.
Cleveland Cavaliers
With a 2-3 record in their last 5, the Cavaliers are looking to get more consistent. In their last game, they lost against the Hornets 119-111.
| Team | Opp | Score | Result | H/A | Date | – | Team | Opp | Score | Result | H/A | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI |
 NOR |
104-114 | L | Home | 15/12/25 | – | CLE |
 CHR |
111-119 | L | Home | 15/12/25 |
| CHI |
CHR |
129-126 | W | Away | 13/12/25 | – | CLE |
 WAS |
130-126 | W | Away | 13/12/25 |
| CHI |
 GS |
91-123 | L | Home | 08/12/25 | – | CLE |
GS |
94-99 | L | Home | 07/12/25 |
| CHI |
 IND |
105-120 | L | Home | 06/12/25 | – | CLE |
 SAN |
130-117 | W | Home | 06/12/25 |
| CHI |
 BRO |
103-113 | L | Home | 04/12/25 | – | CLE |
 POR |
110-122 | L | Home | 04/12/25 |
Head to Head
Cavaliers own this matchup with 2 wins in the last 2 games. Over/under punters should note: recent H2H games have landed between 248 and 250 total points.
| Home | Score | Away | Result | Arena | Margin | Total | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE |
128-122 | CHI |
Cavaliers won by 6 pts | @ Cleveland | 6 | 250 | Sun 9-Nov-2025 |
| CLE |
135-113 | CHI |
Cavaliers won by 22 pts | @ Cleveland | 22 | 248 | Wed 9-Apr-2025 |
Best Bet
The total set for this game looks a bit high. Especially considering that the Under has saluted in 10 of the last 14 games involving the Cavs. Chicago also has a positive record against the Under, going 4-1 in their last 5 and a perfect 5-0 when they’re playing at home.
NBA Same Game Multi Tips
Here are my NBA same game multi tips for the Bulls against the Cavaliers.
- 1st Leg – Darius Garland 20+ Points: Garland comes off scoring 26 pts in the Cavs loss against the Hornets. He likes facing the Bulls with an average of 23 points per game in the last 5 meetings, including 28 pts in the last game.
- 2nd Leg – Coby White 20+ Points: White has scored 20 or more points in 4 of his last 5 games. Coby White has an average of 24.0 Points in the last 5 games against the Cavaliers too.
- 3rd Leg – Jaylon Tyson Over 6.5 Rebounds: Jaylon Tyson has an average of 8.6 Rebounds in the last 5 games. That includes 13 in his latest game, so 7 or more boards should be a safe mark.
Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) at Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9)
Thursday 18/12/2025 at 12:00pm AEDT. Venue: Target Center (Minneapolis)
Matt is back with his NBA tips and SGM for Thursday’s NBA action! This matchup should be a good one between the Timberwolves (17-9) and Grizzlies (12-14) in Minneapolis.
| SGM Bet | Over 234.5 Points – Grizzlies +10.5 | $3.25 |
|---|
Last 5 Form
Minnesota Timberwolves
Coming into this matchup, Minnesota have won 4 of 5. They comfortably beat the Kings 117-103 in their last game.
Memphis Grizzlies
Over their last 5 games, the Grizzlies have a solid 3-2 record. In their latest win at on the road, they were impressive in a 121-103 win over Los Angeles.
| Team | Opp | Score | Result | H/A | Date | – | Team | Opp | Score | Result | H/A | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN |
 SAC |
117-103 | W | Home | 15/12/25 | – | MEM |
 LAC |
121-103 | W | Away | 17/12/25 |
| MIN |
GS |
127-120 | W | Away | 14/12/25 | – | MEM |
 UTA |
126-130 | L | Home | 13/12/25 |
| MIN |
 PHO |
105-108 | L | Home | 09/12/25 | – | MEM |
POR |
119-96 | W | Home | 08/12/25 |
| MIN |
LAC |
109-106 | W | Home | 07/12/25 | – | MEM |
LAC |
107-98 | W | Home | 06/12/25 |
| MIN |
NOR |
125-116 | W | Away | 05/12/25 | – | MEM |
SAN |
119-126 | L | Away | 03/12/25 |
Head to Head
When these teams meet, the outcome has been relatively decisive with clear winners. Home court hasn’t mattered – both home and away teams have split recent matchups.
| Home | Score | Away | Result | Arena | Margin | Total | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM |
125-141 | MIN |
Timberwolves won by 16 pts | @ Memphis | 16 | 266 | Fri 11-Apr-2025 |
| MEM |
108-106 | MIN |
Grizzlies won by 2 pts | @ Memphis | 2 | 214 | Tue 21-Jan-2025 |
NBA Same Game Multi Tips
Here are my NBA same game multi tips for the Timberwolves against the Grizzlies.
- 1st Leg – Over 234.5 Points: The trend in this matchup is high scoring affairs and as such, the Over looks like a good bet. Overall, in the last 6 meetings, the Over is 5-1. The Timberwolves have scored 117 and 127 pts in their last 2 games. Anthony Edwards scored 40 pts in his last game. Memphis also put 121 pts on the Clippers on the road last game and have scored 120+ in 2 straight games.
- 2nd Leg – Grizzlies +10.5: Keeping the margin under 10.5 points looks achievable for the Grizzlies. They have covered the line in 6 of their last 8 games and 5-1 in their last 6 road games. They smashed the Clippers in their last road game and head to Minnesota with confidence.
