The NBA will only feature four games this Wednesday, but it should be no less exciting as the likes of Miami, Toronto, Portland and Oklahoma look to thrill live betting in hopes of improving the betting odds on their chances of making it to the playoffs.
There are also online betting underdogs Orlando, Dallas, Sacramento and Los Angeles, who will all aim to get the precious W to climb up in their respective conferences.
Miami Heat @ Toronto Raptors (January 10, 08:30 GMT+8)
With the likes of Boston, Golden State and Houston dominating the league, it’s easy to forget about the Toronto Raptors. However, make no mistake; the Raps look unstoppable right now and should be a tough nut to crack for any team.
Miami will look to exploit Toronto’s exhaustion from playing Brooklyn, but it shouldn’t be forgotten that this Toronto side has only lost once at home so far this season—YES just one in 15 home games—and is coming off a five-game winning streak. The Raps -6.50 @ 2.00 is a no-brainer.
Portland Trail Blazers @ Oklahoma City Thunder (January 10, 09:00 GMT+8)
The Blazers head into this game in high spirits after edging the San Antonio Spurs yesterday, thanks to C.J. McCollum’s game-winner. Whether they can carry the momentum to this match remains to be seen, though there’s undoubtedly renewed optimism for them as Jusuf Nurkic even said they “finally trust each other.”
Oklahoma are strong contenders, but their up-and-down offence is a concerning factor, especially after their shocking loss to Phoenix. If you’re punting, go for Portland +8.00 @ 2.00.
Orlando Magic @ Dallas Mavericks (January 10, 09:30 GMT+8)
Both teams are on a losing streak, so there isn’t really much to expect from this affair.
Orlando did beat the Pistons a fortnight ago and played out a close match against the Cavs last Sunday, but they continue to have more bad games than good in recent months. Dallas, on the other hand, climbed off the bottom of the West standings with a four-game unbeaten run before slumping again.
Despite the Mavs’ slump, I like what they have been showing offensively lately, particularly when you consider that their last three losses are just by four points or less. With that in mind, choosing Dallas -6.00 @ 1.86 is the way to go for me.
Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers (January 10, 11:30 GMT+8)
What’s interesting about this game is the meeting of rookies De’Aaron Fox and Lonzo Ball. Fox had the last laugh in their battle last November when Sacramento beat Los Angeles by 11 points, so Ball surely has the desire to take his revenge and lead the Lakers to victory.
However, with controversy swirling around and reports of mounting frustration in the Lakers’ locker room, it’s worrisome how long the Purple and Gold can stay motivated.
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