There is a lot to be excited about on today’s NBA schedule, including the Sacramento Kings taking on the New Orleans Pelicans.

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NBA Spread and Total Picks – December 12

Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons

• Spread: Celtics -12.5
• Spread Pick: Celtics (Projected to win by 12.3 points)
• Total: 227.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (227.2 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Game Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS, FDSDETX, and NBA TV
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors

• Spread: Heat -10.5
• Spread Pick: Heat (Projected to win by 8.1 points)
• Total: 222.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (225.5 total projected points)
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Game Location: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida
• TV Channel: FDSSUN

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings

• Spread: Kings -5.5
• Spread Pick: Kings (Projected to win by 7.9 points)
• Total: 231.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (225.6 total projected points)
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-CA
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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