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Eric Moody
The 2025 NBA play-in tournament got off to a great start Tuesday night as Orlando cruised over Atlanta, and Golden State edged out Memphis to earn No. 7 seeds in the playoffs.
On Wednesday, the action continues as the Miami Heat play at the Chicago Bulls (-1.5, 219.5), followed by the Dallas Mavericks heading west to face the Sacramento Kings (-4.5, 213.5). Both games are on ESPN.
Here are some of the bets that stand out for Wednesday’s games.
Odds are as of publication time. For the most up-to-date odds, visit ESPN BET
Bets for Wednesday
Bam Adebayo over 19.5 points (-105)
Adebayo hasn’t had his best offensive season, but he tends to turn it on when it matters most. He has cleared this line in four of his past five games when playing 40 or more minutes and two of his three games against Chicago during the regular season. He faces a Bulls team that has allowed the fifth-most points per game to centers and Adebayo is in a great spot to deliver.
Josh Giddey over 28.5 points and assists (-105)
Giddey has been outstanding since the All-Star break and ended the regular season on a high note. He has cleared this line in 14 of his past 20 games, averaging 14.2 field goal attempts and 15.2 potential assists in 34 minutes. With the Bulls missing Tre Jones and Lonzo Ball, Giddey should see extended run against the Heat. Expect him to stay aggressive both as a scorer and a facilitator.
DeMar DeRozan over 9.5 assists and rebounds (-110)
DeRozan should see heavy minutes with Malik Monk out. He has gone over this line in six of the nine games he’s played with Zach LaVine in the lineup and Monk out. He has averaged 10 potential assists and 8.1 rebound chances in 38.5 minutes over that stretch.
Anthony Davis over 4.5 assists (+115)
Davis has gone over this line in three of his past five games, averaging 5.6 potential assists in 30 minutes per game. With the Mavericks facing elimination, expect Davis to play big minutes and if the Kings choose to force the ball out of his hands, that should open up more potential assist opportunities.
Projections and Injury Reports
Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Heat +1.5 (-105) | Bulls -1.5 (-115)
Money line: Heat +105 | Bulls -125
Total: 219.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Bulls by 2.5, straight up 58%, 222.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Heat: Kevin Love, (GTD – Personal); Nikola Jovic, (GTD – Hand); Pelle Larsson, (GTD – Ankle); Dru Smith, (OFS – Achilles)
Bulls: Dalen Terry, (GTD – Calf); Josh Giddey, (GTD – Forearm); Ayo Dosunmu, (OFS – Shoulder)
Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
10 p.m. ET
Line: Mavericks 4.5 (-105) | Kings -4.5 (-115)
Money line: Mavericks +160 | Kings -190
Total: 213.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Kings by 3.3, straight up 61%, 224.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, (OFS – Knee); Anthony Davis, (GTD – Groin); Brandon Williams, (GTD – Oblique); Olivier-Maxence Prosper, (OFS – Wrist)
Kings: Jake LaRavia, (OUT – Thumb); Malik Monk, (OUT – Calf)
