Washington Wizards
7 p.m. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Records (Against the Spread)
Nets: 27-45 (31-38-3)
Wizards: 14-58 (32-39-1)
Line: Nets (-3.5) Total: 220.5
Money Line: Nets (-155), Wizards (+135)
BPI Projection: Nets by 1.9, straight up 57%, 221.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Nets: Cam Thomas, (GTD – Back); Cameron Johnson, (OUT – Toe); Dennis Smith Jr., (OUT – Hip); Ben Simmons, (OUT – Back); Dariq Whitehead, (OUT – Lower Leg); Keita Bates-Diop, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Wizards: Eugene Omoruyi, (OUT – Ankle); Landry Shamet, (OUT – Calf); Tyus Jones, (OUT – Back); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT – Wrist); Isaiah Livers, (OUT – Hip)
Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Records (Against the Spread)
Blazers: 19-53 (35-37-0)
Hawks: 32-39 (25-46-0)
Line: Hawks (-10.5) Total: 217.5
Money Line: Blazers (+400), Hawks (-550)
BPI Projection: Hawks by 8.6, straight up 78%, 231.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Blazers: Deandre Ayton, (GTD – Elbow); Jerami Grant, (GTD – Hamstring); Matisse Thybulle, (GTD – Ankle); Anfernee Simons, (OUT – Knee); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT – Elbow); Shaedon Sharpe, (OUT – Abdomen); Robert Williams III, (OUT – Knee)
Hawks: Dejounte Murray, (GTD – Back); Mouhamed Gueye, (OUT – Elbow); Onyeka Okongwu, (OUT – Toe); AJ Griffin, (OUT – Ankle); Jalen Johnson, (OUT – Ankle); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT – Toe); Trae Young, (OUT – Finger); Saddiq Bey, (OUT – Knee)
LA Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers
7:30 p.m. Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Records (Against the Spread)
Clippers: 44-27 (34-37-0)
76ers: 39-33 (38-34-0)
Line: Clippers (-6.5) Total: 215.5
Money Line: Clippers (-240), 76ers (+200)
BPI Projection: Clippers by 4.7, straight up 67%, 228.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Clippers: Jordan Miller, (OUT – Thumb); Moussa Diabate, (OUT – Hand)
76ers: Kelly Oubre Jr., (GTD – Shoulder); De’Anthony Melton, (OUT – Back); Robert Covington, (OUT – Knee); Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee)
New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors
7:30 p.m. Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
Records (Against the Spread)
Knicks: 43-28 (38-32-1)
Raptors: 23-49 (32-40-0)
Line: Knicks (-13.5) Total: 211.5
Money Line: Knicks (-1000), Raptors (+600)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 10.1, straight up 82%, 223.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Knicks: Alec Burks, (GTD – Shoulder); Mitchell Robinson, (GTD – Ankle); OG Anunoby, (OUT – Elbow); Julius Randle, (OUT – Shoulder)
Raptors: D.J. Carton, (OUT – Ankle); Immanuel Quickley, (OUT – Personal); RJ Barrett, (OUT – Personal); Chris Boucher, (OUT – Knee); Jakob Poeltl, (OUT – Finger); Scottie Barnes, (OUT – Hand); Jontay Porter, (OUT – Personal)
Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls
8 p.m. United Center, Chicago
Records (Against the Spread)
Pacers: 41-32 (39-32-2)
Bulls: 34-38 (35-36-1)
Line: Pacers (-3.5) Total: 235.5
Money Line: Pacers (-150), Bulls (+130)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 2.7, straight up 59%, 239.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith, (GTD – Knee); Isaiah Wong, (GTD – Ankle); T.J. McConnell, (GTD – Ankle); Bennedict Mathurin, (OUT – Shoulder)
Bulls: Alex Caruso, (GTD – Ankle); Julian Phillips, (OUT – Foot); Lonzo Ball, (OUT – Knee); Patrick Williams, (OUT – Foot); Zach LaVine, (OUT – Foot)
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. FedExForum, Memphis
Records (Against the Spread)
Lakers: 40-32 (33-39-0)
Grizzlies: 24-48 (34-38-0)
Line: Lakers (-4.5) Total: 223.5
Money Line: Lakers (-175), Grizzlies (+150)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 3.2, straight up 61%, 231.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Lakers: Anthony Davis, (NA – Knee); LeBron James, (GTD – Ankle); Gabe Vincent, (OUT – Knee); Colin Castleton, (OUT – Wrist); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT – Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT – Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT – Back)
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke, (GTD – Achilles); John Konchar, (GTD – Heel); Vince Williams Jr., (GTD – Knee); Luke Kennard, (OUT – Personal); Marcus Smart, (OUT – Finger); Yuta Watanabe, (OUT – Personal); Derrick Rose, (OUT – Groin); Ziaire Williams, (OUT – Hip); Ja Morant, (OUT – Shoulder)
Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. Target Center, Minneapolis
Records (Against the Spread)
Pistons: 12-60 (35-36-1)
Timberwolves: 49-22 (37-31-3)
Line: Timberwolves (-15.5) Total: 216.5
Money Line: Pistons (+700), Timberwolves (-1200)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 15.8, straight up 92%, 226.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, (GTD – Knee); Jaden Ivey, (NA – Knee); Marcus Sasser, (NA – Illness); Quentin Grimes, (OUT – Knee); Simone Fontecchio, (OUT – Toe); Taj Gibson, (OUT – Hamstring); Ausar Thompson, (OUT – Illness); Isaiah Stewart, (OUT – Hamstring); Stanley Umude, (OUT – Ankle)
Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, (GTD – Finger); Rudy Gobert, (GTD – Ribs); Jaylen Clark, (OUT – Achilles); Karl-Anthony Towns, (OUT – Knee)
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
Records (Against the Spread)
Rockets: 36-35 (40-29-2)
Thunder: 50-21 (41-29-1)
Line: Thunder (-4.5) Total: 226.5
Money Line: Rockets (+160), Thunder (-190)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 3.5, straight up 62%, 232.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Rockets: Cam Whitmore, (OUT – Knee); Alperen Sengun, (OUT – Ankle); Steven Adams, (OUT – Knee); Tari Eason, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (OUT – Quadriceps)
San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz
9 p.m. Delta Center, Salt Lake City
Records (Against the Spread)
Spurs: 16-56 (35-36-1)
Jazz: 29-43 (37-35-0)
Line: Jazz (-4.5) Total: 228.5
Money Line: Spurs (+150), Jazz (-175)
BPI Projection: Jazz by 6.9, straight up 72%, 240.0 total points.
Injury Report:
Spurs: Keldon Johnson, (GTD – Knee); Victor Wembanyama, (GTD – Ankle); Charles Bassey, (OUT – Knee)
Jazz: Jordan Clarkson, (OUT – Back); Kris Dunn, (OUT – Suspension)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets
10 p.m. Ball Arena, Denver
Records (Against the Spread)
Suns: 42-30 (31-40-1)
Nuggets: 51-21 (33-37-2)
Line: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 227.5
Money Line: Suns (+230), Nuggets (-280)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 2.1, straight up 58%, 229.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Suns: Bradley Beal, (GTD – Finger); Jusuf Nurkic, (GTD – Ankle); Damion Lee, (OUT – Knee)
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD – Foot); Jamal Murray, (GTD – Ankle); Michael Porter Jr., (GTD – Illness); Nikola Jokic, (GTD – Back); Zeke Nnaji, (OUT – Thigh); Vlatko Cancar, (OUT – Knee)
Exploring the NBA Matchups for Wednesday Night
As the NBA season heats up, Wednesday night’s slate of games offers some intriguing matchups and betting opportunities. Let’s dive into the key games and player performances to watch out for.
Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards
The Nets take on the struggling Wizards in a game where they are favored by 3.5 points. With key players like Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons out, the Nets will rely on their star power to secure a win. The Wizards, on the other hand, are dealing with multiple injuries, making it a tough challenge for them to compete.
Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks
The Blazers face the Hawks in a game where the Hawks are favored by 10.5 points. Despite the Blazers’ recent struggles, they have the talent to make this game competitive. Keep an eye on Deandre Ayton’s availability for the Blazers and Trae Young’s absence for the Hawks, which could impact the outcome.
LA Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers
The Clippers visit the 76ers in a game where they are favored by 6.5 points. With Joel Embiid sidelined, the 76ers will need to find scoring options to match up against the Clippers. The Clippers, led by their strong defensive play, will look to capitalize on the 76ers’ injury woes.
New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors
The Knicks face the Raptors in a game where they are favored by 13.5 points. Despite missing key players like Julius Randle, the Knicks have been resilient. The Raptors, dealing with their own injury issues, will need a strong performance to compete with the Knicks.
Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls
The Pacers take on the Bulls in a game where they are favored by 3.5 points. Both teams are battling for playoff positioning, making this a crucial matchup. Keep an eye on the injury report for both teams, as player availability could sway the outcome.
Wednesday night’s NBA games offer a mix of competitive matchups and betting opportunities. Stay tuned for exciting basketball action and potential upsets as the playoff race intensifies.
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies
Records (Against the Spread)
Lakers: 40-32 (33-39-0)
Grizzlies: 24-48 (34-38-0)
Line: Lakers (-4.5) Total: 223.5
Money Line: Lakers (-175), Grizzlies (+150)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 3.2, straight up 61%, 231.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Lakers: Anthony Davis, (NA – Knee); LeBron James, (GTD – Ankle); Gabe Vincent, (OUT – Knee); Colin Castleton, (OUT – Wrist); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT – Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT – Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT – Back)
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke, (GTD – Achilles); John Konchar, (GTD – Heel); Vince Williams Jr., (GTD – Knee); Luke Kennard, (OUT – Personal); Marcus Smart, (OUT – Finger); Yuta Watanabe, (OUT – Personal); Derrick Rose, (OUT – Groin); Ziaire Williams, (OUT – Hip); Ja Morant, (OUT – Shoulder)
Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves
Records (Against the Spread)
Pistons: 12-60 (35-36-1)
Timberwolves: 49-22 (37-31-3)
Line: Timberwolves (-15.5) Total: 216.5
Money Line: Pistons (+700), Timberwolves (-1200)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 15.8, straight up 92%, 226.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, (GTD – Knee); Jaden Ivey, (NA – Knee); Marcus Sasser, (NA – Illness); Quentin Grimes, (OUT – Knee); Simone Fontecchio, (OUT – Toe); Taj Gibson, (OUT – Hamstring); Ausar Thompson, (OUT – Illness); Isaiah Stewart, (OUT – Hamstring); Stanley Umude, (OUT – Ankle)
Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, (GTD – Finger); Rudy Gobert, (GTD – Ribs); Jaylen Clark, (OUT – Achilles); Karl-Anthony Towns, (OUT – Knee)
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Records (Against the Spread)
Rockets: 36-35 (40-29-2)
Thunder: 50-21 (41-29-1)
Line: Thunder (-4.5) Total: 226.5
Money Line: Rockets (+160), Thunder (-190)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 3.5, straight up 62%, 232.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Rockets: Cam Whitmore, (OUT – Knee); Alperen Sengun, (OUT – Ankle); Steven Adams, (OUT – Knee); Tari Eason, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (OUT – Quadriceps)
San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz
Records (Against the Spread)
Spurs: 16-56 (35-36-1)
Jazz: 29-43 (37-35-0)
Line: Jazz (-4.5) Total: 228.5
Money Line: Spurs (+150), Jazz (-175)
BPI Projection: Jazz by 6.9, straight up 72%, 240.0 total points.
Injury Report:
Spurs: Keldon Johnson, (GTD – Knee); Victor Wembanyama, (GTD – Ankle); Charles Bassey, (OUT – Knee)
Jazz: Jordan Clarkson, (OUT – Back); Kris Dunn, (OUT – Suspension)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets
Records (Against the Spread)
Suns: 42-30 (31-40-1)
Nuggets: 51-21 (33-37-2)
Line: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 227.5
Money Line: Suns (+230), Nuggets (-280)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 2.1, straight up 58%, 229.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Suns: Bradley Beal, (GTD – Finger); Jusuf Nurkic, (GTD – Ankle); Damion Lee, (OUT – Knee)
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD – Foot); Jamal Murray, (GTD – Ankle); Michael Porter Jr., (GTD – Illness); Nikola Jokic, (GTD – Back); Zeke Nnaji, (OUT – Thigh); Vlatko Cancar, (OUT – Knee)