Today's NBA Matchups: Game Schedule, Betting Odds, and Viewing Guide for December 13
Today brings a compact slate of high-energy NBA matchups, a clear game schedule, and fresh betting odds for December 13. The New York Knicks at Orlando Magic tip at 5:30 p.m. ET with coverage on Amazon Prime Video. The late window features the San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder at 9:00 p.m. ET, also on Amazon Prime Video. If you follow live games, streaming options and sportsbook lines will guide which matchup draws your focus. I played in similar back-to-back nights, so I read line moves and matchups the same way you should: fast, practical, direct.
Use this viewing guide to plan your evening. I list where to watch, quick betting notes for sports betting, and a short watchlist to track performance swings. If you follow season access, Fubo streams most NBA games across the year. Link resources below provide broader context, including recent previews and bracket outlooks for late season planning.
NBA matchups: Game schedule and viewing guide for December 13
The key games for the evening appear below. Times are Eastern and updated as of early morning on December 13. Pick the one you want to watch live and set alerts.
- New York Knicks at Orlando Magic, 5:30 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video
- San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:00 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video
- Full season access via Fubo for multiple simultaneous NBA games
Betting odds and sports betting notes for December 13 NBA games
Bookmakers released opening lines for the doubleheader. The latest betting odds appear on major sportsbook apps. Use line movement to spot where public money flows. For a deeper odds roundup, check the full matchups and odds.
Quick read for bettors: evaluate injuries, compare team pace, and track home court edges. I track rotations and matchup exposures the same way I tracked film as a player. That method reduces surprises during live action.
Action checklist before placing a wager:
- Confirm final lineups and rotation news within one hour of tipoff
- Compare spreads across apps for best price
- Set a stake limit and avoid chasing losses
- Watch early minutes to spot coaching adjustments
Viewing guide: where to watch the live games
If you want both games live, use multistream support on services like Fubo. Both televised matchups stream on Amazon Prime Video. Local blackouts apply in some markets, so confirm access early. For context on recent scheduling and how the slate evolved, see recent December 11 matchups.
When you pick a stream, position yourself to watch the entire second half in case a late swing affects spreads. For Spurs context this month, review the team preview versus the Lakers earlier in the season at Spurs vs Lakers 2025 preview.
Must-watch matchups and player watchlist for December 13
Short watchlist points the evening moves. Track starters and bench impact. Watch how coaching rotations respond to scoring droughts. I include a tactical note and an example from a past game to illustrate what to expect.
- Knicks offense vs Magic defense, check perimeter spacing and transition scoring
- Thunder pace vs Spurs control, note rebound battle and late shot selection
- Bench scoring swings, early bench minutes often decide close games
- Follow player matchups with historical notes in the Cooper Flagg vs Scottie Barnes analysis
Our opinion: How to approach December 13 NBA matchups
Pick one live game to follow closely. Use line checks and streaming access to stay ahead during critical moments. If you wager, stick to disciplined sizing and use the checklist above. For broader season context on matchups and brackets, review the playoff bracket and the NBA Cup final matchups.
Final insight: prioritize game schedule alignment with your viewing window, track last-minute lineup shifts, and treat betting odds as signals, not certainties. Watch the game, learn from player responses, and use what you observe to improve future calls.
