There is a bunch of NBA action on Wednesday, and the games are crucial as there is still plenty to be decided in the run-up to the postseason. While not every spread has been released, there are some opening lines that have trickled out, and many of them are quite intriguing.
Even some games that don’t have playoff ramifications should be considered, as the money made on those is just as satisfying as the bigger matchups. Also, the oddsmakers may not pay as close of attention setting the lines to the secondary games, so it could be a good opportunity to take advantage of the circumstance.
Check below for some of the early lines and which teams will likely cover them in NBA wagering.
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Odds Analysis
The Orlando Magic are battling for a playoff spot and every game the rest of the way is extremely meaningful. Orlando gets a favorable matchup on Wednesday as it plays at home against the undermanned New York Knicks. The Magic have been listed as a 12-point favorite. The scoring total in this one has been pegged at 212.5 points, as the oddsmakers don’t believe either team can score efficiently enough to turn this contest into a track meet.
The Knicks are a woeful 7-31 on the road this season and have an average point-differential of negative-9.1. Even though the Magic isn’t the most talented team in the NBA, everything is tilted in their favor in this one. Take Orlando to cover this spread by demolishing the Knicks from the earlygoing.
The Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls are both out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, but one is a clear favorite when they face off on Wednesday. Washington has been impressive at home this season with a record of 22-16, and it will have the luxury of that location in this showdown. With that as the backdrop, the oddsmakers have instituted them as 10.5-point favorites. Washington is a huge favorite on the moneyline at -725, while Chicago would pay out at +520 with the upset win.
The scoring total in the Wizards-Bulls game is set at 228 points as there should be plenty of points. Washington is definitely the superior team but this spread is several points too high. The Bulls should be able to stick close enough to come away with the cover. The odds are good enough that an upset should also be considered as it would pay off quite handsomely.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The opening line option that is the most intriguing for gamblers is the matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have been instituted as the 4.5-point favorites and the scoring total has come in at 213 points.
Denver lost a game last time out to the Warriors which dealt a big blow to its chances at winning the Western Conference.
Now the Nuggets have to turn around and play again on Wednesday against a talented foe. While the Spurs have not been very good on the road this season, they would really like a win as they try to avoid the No. 8 seed in the West heading into the playoffs.
Denver should have enough to squeak out this win, but San Antonio is the underdog and is the easy choice to hang close and cover the spread. The “under” should also be considered as the Nuggets may not have their legs after a tough scheduling situation.
NBA ATS Pick: San Antonio Spurs to cover the spread against the Denver Nuggets
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