NBA action continues this week, and we preview the Wednesday card, including Mavericks vs Cavaliers, Jazz vs Hawks, and 76ers vs Celtics.
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Wednesday NBA Betting Tips
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Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
The Mavericks ended their winning run against the Pacers on Monday, losing heavily 133-111.
It was a disappointing road effort, especially after starting well. However, their defence leaves little to be desired.
Looking to take advantage are the Cavaliers, who got back to winning form with a 114-105 road win over the Washington Wizards. They’re good enough to beat teams like the Wizards, and it was a solid bounce back effort following losses to Orlando and Philadelphia.
The jury is out on both teams, and punters don’t often know what to expect. The sportsbook has the Cavaliers at –3.5, which is a fair line for the home side.
The Mavericks could rest a couple of players, and the Cavaliers are 19-10 at home. Therefore, we’re happy to put them on top in what should be a tough mid-season battle.
Bet: Cleveland Cavaliers –3.5 @ $1.90
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics @ TD Garden
There is no question as to which team is the best in the NBA. It’s the Boston Celtics, and they could continue their impressive run against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Boston has an NBA-leading 45-12 record, and it has lost only three games at TD Garden, which is hard to fathom.
The Celtics are riding an eight-game winning streak, which continued with a recent 116-102 win over the New York Knicks on the road.
There are no negatives for the Celtics, who have bounced back from the heartbreak of losing in last year’s NBA Finals. Another appearance looks likely in 2024.
Philadelphia hasn’t played well without Joel Embiid in the lineup. It has lost three of its last four games, dropping games to the Bucks, Knicks, and Heat.
The 76ers have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, and now they face the toughest test of all without Embiid.
We’re not surprised by the odds, which have the Celtics at $1.11 to win outright. The current line is 12.5, and we think the Celtics are set up for a big home win.
Bet: Boston Celtics –12.5 @ $1.90
Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks @ State Farm Arena
The Hawks did well to beat the Magic without Trae Young, who is out of action for the foreseeable future.
Not having your best scorer, who averages 26.4 points per game, makes it tough, but it was a tough effort without him.
The Jazz are a tough team for punters to follow. They are better than a 27-31 team, but they are a miserable 9-20 on the road.
Betting on the Jazz at home is a much better situation, so they’re risky on the road, and we don’t see much value in the $2.24 odds.
We believe the Jazz are the better team, especially with the Hawks not having Young. However, statistics don’t lie, and the Hawks are a better bet at home than the Jazz are on the road.
Take the $1.65 for the Hawks to defend home court.
Bet: Atlanta Hawks @ $1.65
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