We only have three more days of NBA preseason action before the regular season tips off next week. It's going to be a great season, and it's been preceded by an interesting preseason. With seven games on the slate today, let's dive into my top NBA preseason picks.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Preseason Picks & Predictions
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
New Orleans Pelicans (-102) at Dallas Mavericks (-118) | O/U 230.5 (-112/-108)
The Mavericks and Pelicans are both 1-1 in the preseason. But one team's experience has involved much more travel.
The Mavericks are coming off a trip that included two games against the Rockets in China. Meanwhile, the farthest the Pelicans traveled this preseason was to Miami.
I like the Mavericks more as a team, especially in terms of regular-season potential. But I think the Pelicans can go on the road and win this one.
Picks: Pelicans Moneyline (-102) & Under 230.5 Points (-110)
Chicago Bulls (-130) at Milwaukee Bucks (+110) | O/U 231.5 (-112/-108)
I like the direction the Bulls are going in as a franchise, at least compared to Milwaukee. But for this preseason matchup, I'm going with the Bucks to win at home.
Both teams will see many players get double-digit minutes, and I believe Milwaukee's second and third units will prove better than Chicago's. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, 70% of bets are on the Bulls - who have lost their last two preseason games - and on the over. Looks like we’re fading the public.
Picks: Bucks Moneyline (+110) & Under 231.5 Points (-108)
Denver Nuggets (-142) at Los Angeles Clippers (+120) | O/U 224.5 (-110/-110)
The Nuggets have won their last two preseason matchups, one at Utah and another at home against the Bulls. I don't expect they'll make it three straight, though.
Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers have a more intriguing roster than anyone wants to give them credit for. I'm going with them to win at home.
Picks: Clippers Moneyline (+120) & Over 224.5 Points (-110)
