NBA Best Bets Today | Expert Picks for Wednesday, Jan. 3
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The NBA season continues on Wednesday with a loaded 12 game slate — which means we have your NBA best bets today and expert picks for Wednesday.
Our Action Network NBA betting experts are ready with their three best bets for tonight, featuring a fourth-quarter spread pick and two player props.
Find their NBA best bets and expert picks for Wednesday below!
NBA Best Bets Today | Expert Picks for Wednesday
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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| 7 p.m. | ||
| 8 p.m. | ||
| 10 p.m. | ||
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Bucks vs. Pacers
By Joe Dellera
Let’s run this back. Haliburton has cooked the Bucks this season and is averaging 26 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game in four starts.
He sees a downturn in his assists in these matchups, but betting any assists under for Haliburton is uncomfortable. Part of why I’m targeting the Points + Rebounds combo prop is he sees a significant uptick in both stats, particularly rebounds.
Haliburton averages 7.1 rebound chances per game this season; however, against the Bucks, he's grabbing 6.8 rebounds on 10 potential boards. I like the solid floor the rebounds provide with the potential upside.
This line was only bumped up by one after he recorded 26 points and 9 rebounds on New Year’s Day. I’ll back Haliburton to cross this 30.5 Points + Rebounds threshold for the fourth time in five games tonight.
Pick: Tyrese Haliburton Over 30.5 PTS + REB
Bulls vs. Knicks
By Joe Dellera
This is a great matchup for OG Anunoby who has been dynamic from the corner, a spot where the Bulls have allowed their opponents to shoot a league-high 45.5% this season. Anunoby is has shot 44% or better from the corner for the last three seasons and should see plenty of good looks in this game.
In his debut, he was extremely active off ball and constantly was moving as a slasher. With Jalen Brunson's vision and the better spacing on the floor without RJ Barrett, this should set up for some easy buckets for Anunoby against a weak Bulls defense.
I like Anunoby to exceed 14.5 Points in this spot.
Pick: OG Anunoby Over 14.5 Points
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Lakers vs. Heat
The Miami Heat are 10-23 in fourth quarters with a plus/minus of -109, which ranks last in the NBA this season.
The Heat are one of the worst fourth quarter teams in the NBA, and the worst among teams we'd consider at least fringe contenders. Injuries may be part of it, but it hasn't mattered who is out there, they suck at closing, especially on the road, and even in games they win, which they've done 19 of 33 times.
The Lakers are 3-8 since winning the In-Season Tournament and getting desperate. This is the first of a five-game home stand, and they're due for a bounce back stretch. I like the Lakers to cover the spread in the fourth.
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