Top NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (1/10)
It can get a little overwhelming with ten games on the NBA slate. It’s hard to know where the best value is and what games you should be eying for your bets.
But don’t worry, I’ve looked through all of the games and found my favorite plays below.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook | All wagers are for 1 unit
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks
You’re probably wondering why the Atlanta Hawks are favored against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.
It’s because Joel Embiid will miss another game due to a knee injury. Embiid and Robert Covington are out, while De’Anthony Melton is considered a game-time decision.
However, the Hawks still have one of the worst defenses in the NBA. Atlanta has allowed 120.5 points per 100 possessions and has given up a 57.8% effective field goal percentage, which ranks 29th in the NBA on defense.
Beyond that, the Hawks have allowed 29.1% of offensive rebounds and aren’t even in the top ten in turnovers.
The 76ers have scored 120.4 points per 100 possessions this season. That rate will drop without Embiid. However, Philadelphia is still very good at limiting turnovers and should get wide-open looks against Atlanta.
Meanwhile, the 76ers have also held teams to 112 points per 100 possessions, which ranks 4th in the NBA. The Hawks will have success on the offensive glass, but they’re still shooting a 54.7% effective field goal percentage. They must be highly active on the offensive glass to stick around in this game. I don’t think the Hawks will do enough.
Therefore, I’ll take a chance on the 76ers tonight.
Bet: 76ers +2.5 (-110)
Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have Lach LaVine as questionable for tonight’s game due to right shoulder soreness. He only returned to action on January 5 and has played two games since. With a full day of rest, it’s still likely that he’ll play.
The Bulls offense can use him. Chicago has scored only 113.2 points per 100 possessions while shooting an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. The Bulls are good at keeping turnovers down and should get extra opportunities at the foul line, with the Rockets fouling at a high rate.
Still, Houston has held teams to 111.7 points per 100 possessions and an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. The Rockets won’t allow many big shots and are typically good on the defensive glass.
On the other hand, the Rockets are an average offense that doesn’t stand out much. Houston has scored only 114.9 points per 100 possessions and has shot a 53.8% effective field goal percentage. The Rockets could add some offensive rebounds to the box score, knowing the Bulls have allowed 28.7% of offensive rebounds, but overall, it’s unlikely either team gets the best looks and scores at a high rate.
I’ll ride the Under 216.5 in this matchup.
Bet: Under 216.5 (-110)
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