NBA – Wednesday Night Picks – 23rd Oct

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Indiana Pacers @ Detroit Pistons

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pacers have covered in their last 4 games vs. the Pistons.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 47 35 26-15 21-20
DET 14 68 7-33 7-35

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
IND 123.3 120.2 +3.1 243.5
DET 109.9 119.0 -9.1 228.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
IND UNDER IND
-4.5 235.0 115-109

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Jalen Duren has 15+ points in his last 3 games.
  • T.J. McConnell has 12+ points in 5 of the Pacers’ last 6 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has 32+ points in his last 3 games.
  • Aaron Nesmith has 13+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 road games vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has 6+ rebounds in his last 4 home games vs. the Pacers.
  • T.J. McConnell has 5+ rebounds in the Pacers’ last 3 games.
  • Aaron Nesmith has 6+ rebounds in the Pacers’ last 3 games as favourites.
  • Andrew Nembhard has 5+ assists in the Pacers’ last 6 games.
  • Jalen Duren has a double-double in his last 6 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has a double-double in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Pistons.

PREVIEW

The 2024-25 season tips off for the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night. The Pacers are looking to build on their 2023-24 success, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade, with Tyrese Haliburton leading the way.

After finishing with the NBA’s worst record last season, the Pistons revamped their roster, adding Tim Hardaway Jr., Malik Beasley, Tobias Harris, and drafting fifth overall pick Ron Holland II.

The Pacers swept last season’s four-game series, but Cade Cunningham shined for Detroit, averaging 26.8 points. Detroit aims for a fresh start, while Indiana looks to keep momentum as both teams begin their new campaigns.

PICK – INDIANA -4.5 winning bet tick

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Brooklyn Nets @ Atlanta Hawks

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hawks have won the first half in their last 6 home games vs. the Nets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 32 50 20-21 12-29
ATL 36 46 21-20 15-26

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BKN 110.4 113.3 -2.9 223.7
ATL 118.3 120.5 -2.2 238.8

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BKN OVER ATL
+6.5 221.5 120-116

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Cameron Johnson has 16+ points in the Nets’ last 6 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Bogdan Bogdanovic has 17+ points in the Hawks’ last 4 games.
  • De’Andre Hunter has 17+ points in 9 of his last 11 home games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Clint Capela has 13+ points in his last 3 games.
  • Clint Capela has 11+ rebounds in his last 6 home games vs. the Nets.
  • Dennis Schroder has 5+ rebounds in his last 4 games.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 11+ rebounds in 4 of the Nets’ last 5 road games.
  • Trae Young has 11+ assists in 9 of his last 12 games with the Hawks as favourites.
  • Jalen Johnson has a double-double in 4 of his last 5 games with the Hawks as home favourites.
  • Cameron Thomas has made 3+ threes in the Nets’ last 3 games.
  • Dorian Finney-Smith has scored the first basket in the last 2 games between the Nets and Hawks.

PREVIEW

Both teams retooled after disappointing 2023-24 campaigns. Atlanta traded Dejounte Murray to New Orleans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first-round picks, also selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the top pick in the draft.

Brooklyn, now in rebuild mode, dealt Mikal Bridges to New York for four unprotected and one protected first-round pick. The Nets took last season’s series 3-1, with Bridges averaging 32.5 points across those games.

Both franchises aim to reset, with the Hawks focused on their new core and the Nets betting on future assets.

PICK – OVER 221.5 TOTAL PTS winning bet tick

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Orlando Magic @ Miami Heat

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Heat have won their last 9 home games vs. the Magic.
  • 11 of the Heat’s last 13 season openers have gone over.
  • Miami have covered over in 208.5 total points in their last few matchups.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 47 35 29-12 18-23
MIA 46 36 22-19 24-17

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ORL 110.5 108.4 +2.1 218.9
MIA 110.1 108.4 +1.7 218.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA OVER ORL
-2.0 208.0 116-97

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jimmy Butler has 23+ points in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Bam Adebayo has 20+ points in the Heat’s last 5 games.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 14+ points in 4 of his last 5 games with the Magic as underdogs vs. the Heat.
  • Paolo Banchero has 27+ points in the Magic’s last 3 games.
  • Terry Rozier has 22+ points in each of his last 3 home games.
  • Paolo Banchero has 8+ rebounds in each of his last 6 games vs. the Heat.
  • Jalen Suggs has 4+ rebounds in 6 of the Magic’s last 7 games.
  • Nikola Jovic has 5+ rebounds in 6 of the Heat’s last 7 games.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has 3+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Terry Rozier has 6+ assists in his last 4 games vs. the Magic.
  • Franz Wagner has 4+ assists in 4 of the Magic’s last 5 games.

PREVIEW

Both franchises had similar 2023-24 campaigns, with Miami winning 46 games and Orlando 47, only to fall in the first round of the playoffs. The Heat took last season’s series 3-1, extending their home winning streak over the Magic to nine games.

Orlando’s Paolo Banchero struggled in those matchups, averaging just 19.5 points on 38.2% shooting. Including playoffs, the Magic went 10-19 when Banchero shot 40.0% or worse.

PICK – OVER 208.0 TOTAL PTS winning bet tick

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Milwaukee Bucks @ Philadelphia 76ers

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Bucks have lost their last 6 road games.
  • The 76ers have covered 13 of their last 17 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 49 33 31-11 18-22
PHI 47 35 25-16 22-19

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIL 119.0 116.4 +2.6 235.4
PHI 114.6 111.5 +3.1 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER MIL
-3.5 222.5 124-109

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Gary Trent Jr. has 15+ points in 15 of his last 16 games.
  • Brook Lopez has 13+ points in 7 of the Bucks’ last 8 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Bobby Portis has 14+ points in 6 of the Bucks’ last 7 games.
  • Damian Lillard has 6+ rebounds in his last 4 road games vs. the 76ers.
  • Damian Lillard has 8+ assists in each of his last 4 road games vs. the 76ers.
  • Damian Lillard has made 4+ threes in his last 4 games.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has made 2+ threes in the 76ers’ last 3 home games.

PREVIEW

Both teams aim to bounce back from disappointing first-round playoff exits last season. The 76ers made a bold move, signing 34-year-old Paul George to a four-year deal to reshape their roster.

Milwaukee retained its core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Khris Middleton, with Doc Rivers still leading the team. The Bucks swept last season’s three-game series, with Lillard averaging 26.7 points across those matchups.

PICK – OVER 222.5 TOTAL PTS winning bet tick

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Cleveland Cavaliers @ Toronto Raptors

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Raptors have lost 20 of their last 21 games as underdogs.
  • The Raptors’ last 5 home games have gone over.
  • The Raptors have won the 1st quarter in 13 of their last 14 home games vs. the Cavaliers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 48 34 26-15 22-19
TOR 25 57 14-27 11-30

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 112.6 110.2 +2.4 222.8
TOR 112.4 118.8 -6.4 231.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE UNDER CLE
-6.5 225.5 136-106

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Donovan Mitchell has 28+ points in each of his last 6 games.
  • Evan Mobley has 17+ points in each of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
  • Jakob Poeltl has 9+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 6+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Darius Garland has 8+ assists in 11 of his last 12 games vs. the Raptors.
  • Scottie Barnes has 7+ assists in 7 of his last 9 games.
  • Jarrett Allen has recorded a double-double in his last 4 road games vs. the Raptors.

PREVIEW

Cleveland, fresh off its first postseason series win since LeBron James’ departure, retained key players with multi-year deals for Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and Donovan Mitchell.

The Raptors, despite a disappointing 25-57 record last season, are banking on continuity, with Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley signing five-year extensions. The Cavaliers took last season’s series 2-1, winning both at home and on the road.

PICK – CLEVELAND -6.5 winning bet tick

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Charlotte Hornets @ Houston Rockets

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Rockets have won 17 of their last 19 home games vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets’ last 6 games have gone over.
  • The Hornets have lost the 1st half in 15 of their last 16 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHA 21 61 11-30 10-31
HOU 41 41 27-14 14-27

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHA 106.6 116.8 -10.2 223.4
HOU 114.3 113.2 +1.1 227.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU UNDER CHA
-7.5 229.5 110-105

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jalen Green has 23+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 4 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Brandon Miller has 19+ points in 6 of his last 8 games.
  • Alperen Sengun has 22+ points in 8 of his last 9 games with the Rockets as home favourites.
  • Fred VanVleet has 4+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Miles Bridges has 10+ rebounds in the Hornets’ last 3 games as road underdogs vs. Western Conference teams.
  • Alperen Sengun has a double-double in 11 of his last 12 home games.
  • Jabari Smith Jr. has 15+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 4 home games.
  • Dillon Brooks has 15+ points in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Hornets.

PREVIEW

Houston, bolstered by third-overall pick Reed Sheppard, aims to return to the Western Conference playoff picture after a 41-41 campaign.

Charlotte are coming off a 21-win season and also have playoff hopes, largely depending on the health of LaMelo Ball, who has appeared in just 58 games over the past two seasons. The Rockets swept last season’s series, including a 128-119 win at home, with Jalen Green shining, averaging 29.5 points across both matchups.

PICK – UNDER 229.5 TOTAL PTS winning bet tick

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Chicago Bulls @ New Orleans Pelicans

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans’ last 4 home games have gone under.
  • The Pelicans have won the 1st half in their last 5 games vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls have covered 4 of their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 39 43 20-21 19-22
NOP 49 33 21-19 28-14

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 112.3 113.7 -1.4 226.0
NOP 115.1 110.7 +4.4 225.8

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NOR UNDER NOR
-5.5 226.5 123-111

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Nikola Vucevic has scored the first basket in each of his last 3 road games.
  • Zach LaVine has 22+ points in his last 10 games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Coby White has 23+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Nikola Vucevic has 24+ points in 4 of his last 5 games.
  • Ayo Dosunmu has 3+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Nikola Vucevic has made 2+ threes in 4 of his last 5 games.

PREVIEW

The Pelicans aim to build on their first-round exit from last postseason by acquiring Dejounte Murray from Atlanta, sending Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first-round picks in return.

Chicago reshaped its roster, trading DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade and moving Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, signaling lowered expectations following a 39-43 finish and play-in tournament elimination.

Despite last season’s struggles, the Bulls swept their two-game series against the Pelicans.

PICK – UNDER 226.5 TOTAL PTS 

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Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz

TEAM TRENDS

  • 11 of the last 12 games between the Grizzlies and Jazz at Delta Center have gone over.
  • The Jazz have lost the 1st quarter in their last 8 games.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover their last 6 games as favs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 27 55 9-32 18-23
UTA 31 51 21-20 10-31

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MEM 105.8 112.8 -7.0 218.6
UTA 115.7 120.5 -4.8 236.2

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MEM OVER MEM
-2.5 227.5 126-124

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Taylor Hendricks has 8+ points in 9 of his last 12 home games.
  • Desmond Bane has 6+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games with the Grizzlies as favs vs. the Jazz.
  • Lauri Markkanen has 9+ rebounds in the Jazz’s last 3 home games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Marcus Smart has 5+ assists in 4 of his last 5 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Collin Sexton has 20+ points in 9 of his last 10 home games.
  • Ja Morant has 26+ points in each of his last 5 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Lauri Markkanen has 25+ points in 3 of his last 4 home games.

PREVIEW

After an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign, the Grizzlies aim to reestablish themselves in the postseason picture, keeping their core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, and Desmond Bane intact.

The Jazz are harder to gauge, having extended Lauri Markkanen for five years while making minor roster adjustments after a 31-win season. Utah edged Memphis 2-1 in last season’s series, securing victories both at home and on the road.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL PTS winning bet tick

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Phoenix Suns @ LA Clippers

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Suns have won 5 of their last 6 road games vs. the Clippers.
  • The Suns’ last 5 season openers have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 49 33 25-16 24-17
LAC 51 31 25-16 26-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 116.2 113.2 +3.0 229.4
LAC 115.6 112.3 +3.3 227.9

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX OVER PHX
-4.5 224.5 116-113 (1OT)

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Ivica Zubac has scored the first basket in each of his last 2 games vs. the Suns.
  • Bradley Beal has 19+ points in 14 of his last 15 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Terance Mann has 10+ points in 8 of the Clippers’ last 9 games vs. the Suns.
  • Norman Powell has 4+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 home games vs. the Suns.
  • Ivica Zubac has 10+ rebounds in 7 of his last 9 home games.
  • Tyus Jones has 8+ assists in each of his last 3 games.
  • Jusuf Nurkic has 4+ assists in 8 of his last 11 games.
  • James Harden has a double-double in 6 of his last 7 home games vs. the Suns.
  • Devin Booker has 30+ points in 6 of the Suns’ last 8 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Kevin Durant has 25+ points in 13 of his last 15 games vs. the Clippers.
  • James Harden has 27+ points in 8 of his last 10 home games vs. the Suns.

PREVIEW

Despite the excitement of a new arena, the Clippers face challenges, including Paul George’s departure, Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing knee issues, and offseason addition Kevin Porter Jr. being under NBA investigation.

The Suns enter the season with more stability and a sense of urgency after last year’s first-round playoff exit. Mike Budenholzer takes over as head coach, with Tyus Jones joining to bolster the backcourt.

The Clippers claimed last season’s series 3-1 over Phoenix.

PICK – PHOENIX -4.5 

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Golden State Warriors @ Portland Trail Blazers

TEAM TRENDS

  • 9 of the Trail Blazers’ last 11 home games vs. Western opponents have gone over.
  • The Warriors have won the 1st half in their last 7 road games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 season openers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
GSW 46 36 21-20 25-16
POR 21 61 11-30 10-31

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
GSW 117.8 115.2 +2.6 233.0
POR 106.4 115.4 -9.0 221.8

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GSW UNDER GSW
-5.5 221.5 139-104

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Trayce Jackson-Davis has 10+ points in each of the Warriors’ last 3 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Andrew Wiggins has 14+ points in 14 of his last 15 road games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Anfernee Simons has 24+ points in each of his last 3 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Toumani Camara has 11+ points in each of his last 4 games.
  • Deandre Ayton has 18+ points in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Jonathan Kuminga has 6+ rebounds in each of his last 4 road games.
  • Jerami Grant has 4+ rebounds in each of his last 6 home games vs. the Warriors.
  • Stephen Curry has 7+ assists in each of his last 4 road games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Draymond Green has 7+ assists in 7 of his last 8 games as a favourite vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Brandin Podziemski has 4+ assists in the Warriors’ last 3 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Deandre Ayton has a double-double in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Deni Avdija has 8+ rebounds in 10 of his last 13 games.
  • Stephen Curry has made 5+ threes in 4 of his last 5 games.

PREVIEW

A new era begins for Golden State, with Klay Thompson departing after 13 seasons and four championships. Portland is further along in its rebuild, having bid farewell to Damian Lillard last season.

The Trail Blazers added Deni Avdija and seventh-overall pick Donovan Clingan to their roster, hoping to accelerate their development. Recent history favors the Warriors, who have won six consecutive games against Portland, including a season-series sweep last year.

PICK – GOLDEN STATE -5.5 winning bet tick

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