Games don’t get much bigger than this: The Golden State Warriors will hit the road on Wednesday for a matchup against the Houston Rockets. This is a showdown of arguably the two best teams in not just the Western Conference but the whole NBA. The Warriors are struggling while the Rockets are playing well, and all NBA fans will want to see how it turns out.
While that’s the headliner, there are plenty of games on Wednesday that should draw the attention of bettors. The oddsmakers will set the line closely on the Rockets-Warriors, knowing that it will get a lot of action from casual gamblers. There could be better options on the schedule where there is less attention, and we’re here to help.
Here is a look at the Wednesday best bets in NBA gambling.
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Odds Analysis
The Rockets have won nine straight games and are playing at home, which should be enough for the oddsmakers to institute them as the favorites, even against a stacked Warriors team. Houston has won all three matchups between these teams this season and a sweep of the defending champions would certainly be something. Kevin Durant is not expected to play for the Warriors, and that is something to keep in mind.
While everything seems to be leaning in favor of Houston, it’s silly to count the Warriors out in a big game. Look for Golden State to come out with a sense of urgency and pick up a signature late-season win. The Warriors should be the pick on the moneyline if they are the slight underdogs. Some people might go against conventional wisdom and take the “under” on this total, but that’s not the correct move. The Warriors and Rockets are going to play an entertaining shootout, so bang the “over” and await the fireworks.
Another pivotal game pits the Detroit Pistons against the Miami Heat. Detroit has really excelled lately with eight wins in its past 10 games and is trying to move up from the No. 7 seed down the stretch. The Heat, meanwhile, is in a battle to make the postseason and could really use a victory in this one. Miami is the home team and is the choice on the moneyline. Stay away from the spread in this one as it should be a close one.
The Brooklyn Nets have been surprisingly successful this season and are in good shape to make the postseason. They have won four consecutive games but have a tough matchup next time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC is in a close race for playoff seeding in the West and need this victory. The Thunder is 22-9 at home on the year and should claim another victory, but Brooklyn is playing well and will be the choice to cover the spread.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The best bet of Wednesday is a game with no playoff implications. The Memphis Grizzlies will be hitting the road to face off against the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies are the lowest-scoring team in the NBA while the Hawks give up a boatload of points, so the scoring total will be an interesting one to watch.
Even though Atlanta will do its best to allow Memphis to score, the Grizzlies just don’t have the horses to get it done. The “under” on the Hawks-Grizzlies game is the best bet on Wednesday in NBA betting lines.
NBA ATS Pick: Grizzlies-Hawks game to go “under” the scoring total
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