The NBA regular season resumes with a fully loaded slate this Wednesday, with a total of 11 matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified all the best value on the board for tonight.
Our betting experts have looked over the odds and made 7 NBA picks for today's matchups. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Wednesday, January 29.
NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Wednesday, January 29
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Pistons vs. Pacers
Jalen Duren must love facing the Pacers, because he consistently posts big numbers against them.
Earlier this season, Duren posted a monstrous stat line of 17 points and 17 rebounds on 8-for-8 shooting from the field.
And here's an interesting stat: Duren has recorded a double-double in nine consecutive games against Indiana, averaging 13.4 points and 12.4 rebounds in that span.
While Myles Turner is a superb rim protector, he lacks the physicality to keep Duren off the glass. As long as Duren doesn't get into substantial foul trouble, I love his chances of logging another double-double today.
Pick: Jalen Duren to Record a Double-Double (-145)
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Cavaliers vs. Heat
Logically, Kel'el Ware might be liable to hoist up more threes against a Jarrett Allen-Evan Mobley front court.
He has made 2+ three-pointers in three of his last four, and has attempted 5+ in four of his last five.
He went 2-for-7 against Milwaukee, a similarly big front court.
I'm also taking Bam Adebayo over 0.5 threes at plus-money for similar reasons, though his three ball has been less reliable.
The hope, for me, is at least one cashes. If I had to back one, I'll go with Ware.
Pick: Kel'el Ware Over 1.5 Three-Pointers Made (+130)
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Raptors vs. Wizards
So much for the Raptors tanking. Toronto has won four in a row. Only a road loss to the Bucks keeps Toronto from riding a seven-game win streak.
Getting players healthy, balanced scoring and defensive improvement have keyed Toronto's improvement. It has elevated the Raptors into this point-spread range, where up until now, they hadn't been favored by more than a basket all season.
Still, my recommendation is to lay the points. Not just because of the Raptors' improvement, but because the Wizards are really that horrific.
Not only do the Wizards have the worst record in the NBA by far at 6-39, they are also tied for the third-worst ATS mark in the league at 17-27-1 (38.6%).
The last time Washington won was on New Year's Day. The Wizards have dropped their past 14 games, with 12 of those defeats occurring by eight or more points. They have lost their past five games by an average of 19 points.
This is the Wizards' first home game since Jan. 16. They just concluded a six-game, 11-day road trip that finished two nights ago in Dallas.
So focus could be an additional problem for the Wizards as they get adjusted to being back home.
Pick: Raptors -6.5 (-112)
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Thunder vs. Warriors
By Joe Dellera
The Thunder face off against the Warriors who play their second game in as many days.
Considering they sat Curry last night, I would expect him to play in this one to help keep it a bit closer.
I absolutely love this spot for Hartenstein. His rebounds line is set at 10.5, a number he has he’s hit in 68% of games this season.
The key is that even after he returned from injury, he immediately went back to a full allotment of 32 minutes.
He should see plenty of run against a Warriors team that he racked up 14 boards against earlier this season.
On the season, he is averaging 12.2 rebounds per game, and I expect him to record at least 11 tonight.
I'll also sprinkle on him to record 14+ boards at+290.
Pick: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 10.5 Rebounds (-125)
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Nuggets vs. Knicks
By Nick Parsons
The Nuggets are 28-18, but they'll be hungry to snap a two-game slide. Denver has seen the total go Over in five straight now, after their most recent outright loss at Chicago as 8.5-point favorites.
But note, looking back at the trends, Denver has seen the total go Under in four of its last five after playing to three or more straight Overs in a row.
Denver will also be seeking revenge after a blowout 145-118 home loss to the Knicks back in November, and note that the Nuggets have seen the total dip below the number in eight of their last 12 when trying to avenge a SU/ATS home loss as a favorite against any given opponent.
The Knicks are 31-16 following four straight victories. New York has scored a combined 286 points over its last two games. But with the Lakers and Houston coming to town, I'm predicting a letdown here as the home side may get caught looking ahead.
There's little-to-no chance the Nuggets will turn this into a run-and-gun shootout, instead they'll run the offense through Jokic.
Either way, this number is much too high, so the play is the Under.
Pick: Under 243 (-112)
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Bulls vs. Celtics
Considering how mediocre they've been playing, this is too many points for the Celtics to be laying.
The Bulls have covered three of the last four games in which they've been tagged as 9.5-point underdogs or higher.
This includes a 129-121 upset win against the Nuggets from this past Monday.
Boston is 8-6 in its last 14 games and 4-8 ATS in its past dozen games.
I'll take the points with Chicago.
Pick: Bulls +14.5 (-110)
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Clippers vs. Spurs
The Clippers are poised to make a move even though they lost on the road to the Suns two days ago.
Los Angeles nearly pulled out the win in that one, losing by a final score of 111-109 after trailing by 11 points with 2:43 left.
A big takeaway was Kawhi Leonard playing a season-high 28 minutes.
San Antonio has only won twice in its last nine games. The Spurs also are 2-7 ATS during this span.
This is the Spurs' first game since their Paris trip ended with a 136-98 loss to the Pacers this past Saturday.
It usually takes at least a few days to get past the jet-lag after being in Europe. So, that could also be a factor for the Spurs.
Pick: Clippers -4 (-110)
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