As we turn the corner on the NBA All-Star break in this 2023-24 season, we still have a full slate of games on Wednesday, February 14 — so allow us to offer you this Valentine's Day gift of our best NBA bets for Wednesday, courtesy of the "Buckets" podcast crew!
Our betting experts have three picks against the spread for Wednesday night, featuring two bets on favorites and one wager on an underdog.
Best NBA Bets Tonight: Expert Picks for Wednesday
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:00 p.m. | 76ers -3.5 |
  | 8:00 p.m. | Grizzlies +3 |
  | 9:00 p.m. | Nuggets -5 |
76ers -3.5 vs. Heat
7:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Jay Money
This isn't the first game without Joel Embiid, and I think they have gotten used to playing without him.
I don't love the slate, but I do like the fade the Heat spot. They are also not fully healthy, as they're without three starters. I said yesterday, if the Heat win this game against the Bucks, I would fade tomorrow, and that's exactly what happened.
It is their third game in four nights and a back-to-back spot on the road.
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Grizzlies +3 vs. Rockets
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
We talked about games before the All-Star break and how bizarre they can be. The Grizzlies actually have two games before the break as this is the first leg of a back-to-back. Of course, they are missing some guys, but I am a fan of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Vince Williams.
The Rockets are the worst team in the NBA on the road at 5-20. They are also coming off an impressive win over New York. It is their last game before the break, and only one game on the road, so I don't think they will take this seriously. I am sure they are looking to their week vacation and the line is a little fishy considering they are far better than the Grizzlies.
I like Memphis and trusting my gut with the spread.
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Nuggets -5 vs. Kings
9:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
The Nuggets just got housed by the Kings in the second night of a back-to-back. They are now coming off two-consecutive blowouts and now have returned home.
Now the Kings are on the second night of a back-to-back. Fortunately for the Nuggets, they are back home where they dominate. Denver is better than they have played in the last two games and the Kings have been outperforming.
I have this line as Denver -9 and I have an edge towards the under. I feel like this is a smash spot for the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are great coming off a loss, but it looks like Murray will be out in this one.
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