Best Sports Betting Promos for Christmas Day NFL, NBA, and Other Sports Events This Holiday Season

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Christmas Day delivers a packed slate across multiple leagues, and the best sports betting promos for Christmas Day NFL, NBA. Sportsbooks like FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365 and more are rolling out boosted offers, bonus bets, and holiday-specific promos. It’s the perfect time to lock in wagers across the NFL and NBA.

The NFL gets in on the Christmas spirit adding even more holiday intensity. The Dallas Cowboys kick off against the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions face the Minnesota Vikings, where the Lions look to keep their slim playoff chances alive. The Denver Broncos take on a depleted Kansas City Chiefs team. The third-string quarterback will lead the way for the Chiefs.

The NBA schedule shines with marquee matchups and the superstars taking the court. The San Antonio Spurs visit the Oklahoma City Thunder, another round of the growing rivalry between these two young squads led by their superstars. The night continues with the Houston Rockets at the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic facing Kevin Durant, and wraps up with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Denver Nuggets. 

With elite matchups across both leagues, Christmas Day presents one of the strongest betting slates of the entire season.

FanDuel

Claim the $250 FanDuel Promo Code 

1. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and make a deposit of at least $5.
2. Place your first cash wager of any type of at least $5.
3. Get your $250 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets only if your wager wins (within 72 hours of winning bet settlement).
4. If your first cash wager loses, you will not be eligible for the $250 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets.
5. Ineligible bets: cashed out wagers, and wagers placed using bonus funds or profit boost tokens.
6. Limit of one promotional bonus per person.
7. Max bonus $250 in bonus bets. ​​

DraftKings

Claim New Offer: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins

1. Click here or on any of the other “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the DraftKings app or website and apply the promo.
2. Sign up for a new DraftKings Sportsbook account.
3. Deposit funds (minimum $5).
4. Select the New Customer Token.
5. Place a $5+ cash bet (-500 odds or longer).
6. If your bet wins, you receive $200 in bonus bets and 3 Months of NBA League Pass Free.

• Works the same on desktop & mobile
• For New Customers only

Dallas Betting Info

• Dallas has seven wins in 15 games versus the spread this year.
• Dallas games in 2025 have gone over the point total 10 times in 15 opportunities (66.7%).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Cowboys are 3-5, earning a victory 37.5% of the time.
• The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Cowboys a 76.5% chance to win.

Washington Betting Info

• Washington has covered the spread five times over 15 games with a set total.
• The Commanders have yet to cover the spread this year when underdogs by 7 points or more in three chances.
• Games involving Washington have hit the over on eight occasions this year.
• The Commanders have entered the game as underdogs 11 times this season and won twice.
• The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 27.8% chance of a victory for the Commanders.

Fanatics Sportsbook 

Claim New Offer: Get Up to $2,000 in FanCash

1. Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app on the iOS or Android App Store.
2. Click here, or on any of the other “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page.
3. Tap Join Now and complete the registration form with your personal details (name, email, DOB, last 4 digits of SSN, address).
4. Verify eligibility: you must be 21+ and physically located in an eligible state.
5. Enter the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code during sign-up (required for the welcome bonus).
6. Make a minimum deposit (usually $10 or more, depending on the promotion).
7. Opt in to the promotion in the bet slip or promo tab.
8. Place your first qualifying wager (check minimum odds requirements, typically –500 or longer).
9. If your bet wins, you keep the payout. If it loses, you’ll receive the promotional bonus (FanCash, bonus bets, or tokens depending on state/offer).
10. Bonus funds or credits are usually awarded within 72 hours and will appear in your account.

Caesars Sportsbook  

Claim New Offer: $250 First Bet Match

1. Click here or on the “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the Caesars Sportsbook betting app or website, where you can select your state. Make sure promo code FOX250BM is applied.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering your personal details, including name, email, address, date of birth, and the last four digits of your SSN
3. If prompted, enter promo code FOX250BM to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. After placing a qualifying wager, Caesars will credit your account with a one-time Bonus Bet equal to your wager amount, up to $250, win or lose
6. Use your Bonus Bet within 30 days before it expires! bonus.

Rockets vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• The Rockets and their opponent have combined to score over 230.5 points, the current matchup’s total, in 14 of 27 games this year.
• This year, 17 of the Lakers’ 28 games have had a combined total of more than 230.5 points scored.
• These teams average 238.2 points per game combined, 7.7 more than the over/under of 230.5.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 230.1 points per game, 0.4 fewer than the point total in this game.
• Houston has won 16, or 64%, of the 25 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Los Angeles has won in seven, or 58.3%, of the 12 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Los Angeles has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head games against Houston.
• The Lakers also hold a 2-0-1 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Rockets.
• The Lakers didn’t cover the point spread in their past three games, and were favored in two of them.

bet365

How to claim bet365 Promo with Bonus Code ‘FOX365’.

1. Click the “Claim Bonus” button on this page to go directly to bet365.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, last 4 digits of SSN).
3. Enter the bet365 bonus code when prompted to ensure the offer is locked in.
4. Make a minimum first deposit of $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first wager. For the Bet $5, Get $150 offer, place a $5+ real-money bet on any market with odds of -500 or longer; win or lose, you’ll receive $150 in bonus bets once it settles. For the $1,500 First Bet Safety Net, place your first real-money bet; if it loses, bet365 refunds the stake (up to $1,500) in bonus bets.
6. Bonus bets are credited within 24 hours of the qualifying wager settling.
7. Applies to all states except Missouri

BetMGM 

Claim New Offer: Get Up to $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets

1. Click here or on any of the other “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the BetMGM app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of SSN).
3. When prompted, enter the promo code FOXSPORTS to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first real-money wager on any eligible sport:
6. If claiming the $1,500 First Bet Offer → refund is triggered only if the first bet loses.
7. Bonus bets are credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying bet settles.

Underdog

How to Sign Up and Claim the Underdog Fantasy Promo Code

1. Click here or on any “Claim Bonus” button on this page to go directly to Underdog Fantasy (bonus code FOXSPORTS applied automatically).
2. Register your account: provide full name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 of SSN to verify eligibility.
3. Enter promo code FOXSPORTS to lock in the welcome offer.
4. Deposit at least $10 using PayPal, debit card, or online banking.
5. Play $5 in pick’em or sportsbook markets.
6. Once the entry/first wager settles, Underdog credits $100 in bonus cash (usable across DFS or sportsbook).

Thunder vs. Spurs Betting Insights

• The Thunder have played 10 games with more than 235.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, this year.
• This year, 14 of the Spurs’ 29 total matchups have gone over 235.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 242.3 points per game combined, 6.8 more than the total of 235.5.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 220.6 points per game, 14.9 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
• Oklahoma City has been victorious in 26, or 86.7%, of the 30 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• San Antonio has won in eight, or 72.7%, of the 11 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• After the last two head-to-head meetings, San Antonio has a 2-0 record against Oklahoma City.
• The Spurs have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Thunder.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in their past six games, and were favored in two of those contests.

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