Sports fans looking for extra holiday cheer can use the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS for five NBA games on Christmas Day, and users can get $150 in bonus bets if their wager of $10 or more wins or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their qualifying wager loses depending on where they live. NBA Christmas Day games include Rockets-Lakers, Thunder-Spurs, and Nuggets-Timberwolves. Sign up for BetMGM Sportsbook to bet on the NBA on Christmas Day:

See the BetMGM bonus code review page to view all the terms and conditions for both offers.

Best bets for NBA on Christmas Day

Five NBA games will take place on Christmas Day, beginning with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers and concluding with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Knicks recently won the NBA Cup and hope to have Jalen Brunson available for this clash after he missed the team's last game. New York is a 6.5-point favorite and the model backs it to cover in 62% of simulations.

Both the Rockets and Lakers are trying to gain some momentum heading into 2026, and both enter Christmas Day on a two-game losing streak. Kevin Durant has been superb in his inaugural season in Houston and he's helped elevate Alperen Sengun's game, but the Rockets have slipped a bit defensively. The Lakers are hoping Luka Doncic (calf injury) is able to suit up after missing the team's last game, but LeBron James and Austin Reaves should be in the mix for one of the league's best offenses. The SportsLine Projection Model likes the Over on 229.5 in this game, which receives an "A" grade.

The Nuggets are coming off a wild 131-130 loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday, and they'll take on a Minnesota squad that has won three in a row. The model backs the Timberwolves to cover as 3.5-point underdogs in 58% of simulations, resulting in an "A" grade play.

Bet Cavaliers-Knicks, Rockets-Lakers, Timberwolves-Nuggets and more at BetMGM here:

Responsible Gaming

BetMGM promotes responsible gaming tools for all users like taking timeouts and setting deposit limits. The platform has live chat functionality for users to get in touch with support 24/7 and does offer contact information for helplines for those who require additional assistance.