Wednesday, Feb. 28 gives us a six-game NBA slate that includes a doubleheader broadcast on ESPN featuring Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET) and Lakers vs. Clippers (10 p.m. ET).
On Wednesday's edition of the "Buckets" podcast, Jay Money and Sean Little dished out a pick for the Pelicans vs. Pacers game, plus two more for Mavericks vs. Raptors and Cavaliers vs. Bulls.
Read on for all three NBA best bets from Wednesday's episode of "Buckets."
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:30 p.m. | Pacers -5.5 |
  | 7:30 p.m. | Mavericks -2.5 |
  | 8:00 p.m. | Bulls +5.5 |
Pacers -5.5 vs. Pelicans
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN
By Jay Money
These are spots in the NBA that I take almost every time.
The Pacers have the rest advantage and are playing their fourth straight home game. The Pelicans are playing on a back-to-back, their third game in four nights, fourth game in six nights and fifth game in seven nights.
I expect the Pelicans to be running on fumes and the Pacers to get back in the win column after a disappointing loss to the Raptors their last time out.
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Mavericks -2.5 at Raptors
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Sean Little
I think the Raptors are one of the worst teams in basketball and one of the worst-coached teams in basketball.
I don't see the Mavericks losing three in a row. They lost at Indiana, then that heartbreaker last night to the Cavs, so I expect them to try to pick up a win before heading to Boston for one of the bigger matchups in the second half of the season.
I expect Luka Doncic to have a massive game and put on a show against Toronto. This is a big bounce-back spot for Dallas.
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Bulls +5.5 vs. Cavaliers
8 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Sean Little
The Cavaliers are coming off that miracle W last night with Max Strus' game-winner.
As home underdogs this year, the Bulls are 7-4-1 against the spread. The Cavs are 3-5-1 against the spread on back-to-backs. I think this is a letdown spot for the Cavs after last night's incredible win.
The Bulls play well at home and should bounce back after a bad game against the Pistons.
