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Michigan vs. Pitt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Michigan vs. Pitt odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 21 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) travel to Brooklyn to take on the Pitts Panthers (1-1) in the Barclay Center Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Pitt odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Michigan comes into the rare early-season Power 5 matchup after beating Eastern Michigan and highly-touted Emony Bates 88-83 Friday in Detroit. The Wolverines were 17.5-point favorites and the teams hit the over by 26 points. C Hunter Dickinson is averaging 26.5 points after the 1st 2 games.

Pittsburgh comes in after losing by 25 (as a 2.5-point underdog) to rival West Virginia 81-56 at home on Friday. Pitt has not been the same since coach Jamie Dixon left and it looks to be another down season ahead for the Panthers.

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Michigan vs. Pitt odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Michigan -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Pitt +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan -8.5 (-112) | Pitt +8.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Michigan vs. Pitt picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 76, Pitt 61

Moneyline

PASS.

The ML in this game is too high to make a reasonable play on.

Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN -8.5 (-112).

Michigan is coming off a high scoring game against Eastern Michigan will continue its hot shooting in this game against an overmatched Pitt team.

Pitt was only able to put up 56 against West Virginia at home on Friday and an offensive explosion in this game is not in the cards.

The Wolverines will use the 3-point game as well as dominance under the net to beat up and go around the Panthers. Michigan -8.5 (-112) is my favorite paly.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 138.5 (-112).

Michigan has averaged 81.5 points in its first 2 game s of the season. Pitt has averaged 68, but that is only due to putting up 80 against an outclassed UT-Martin team in its opener. When it faced an opponent of equal talent in West Virginia, it only managed 56. Michigan is better than Pitt. It is better than West Virginia. And the result will be the same. A low-scoring Pitt output. Michigan will do its part. Pitt will not. Give me the Under 138.5 (-112).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8) face the Washington Wizards (8-6) Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder suffered a narrow 126-122 loss to the Boston Celtics Monday, though they covered as 11.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City has won 2 of its last 3 games and it has covered the spread in each of those 3 games.

The Wizards took down the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 Sunday to cover as 1.5-point favorites with G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane sidelined for the Grizzlies. Washington is currently on a 4-game win streak and the team will be playing its 4th straight home contest Wednesday.

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Thunder at Wizards odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Wizards -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +4.5 (-110) | Wizards -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Wizards key injuries

Thunder

F Darius Bazley (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (back) out

Wizards

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 119, Thunder 110

Moneyline

Even though I see the Wizards (-190) winning at home Wednesday, I’ll PASS on the moneyline. The Thunder have found ways to win games thus far, so taking the Wizards straight up isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.

Against the spread

WIZARDS -4.5 (-110) is where I’m going in this game, even though the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Washington is expected to have G Bradley Beal back in the lineup following a 5-game absence.

The Wizards went 5-0 ATS with Beal out of the lineup.

Over/Under

The Thunder are going to push the ball up the floor often as they play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Taking that into consideration, OVER 228.5 (-110) is an enticing wager in this contest.

The Thunder have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. Meanwhile, the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Thunder and the Wizards in Washington.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-8) square off against the Orlando Magic (4-10) Wednesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves squeaked out a narrow 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday to cover as 1-point road underdogs, despite the Cavaliers being without G Donovan Mitchell and C Jarrett Allen. Minnesota has been a disappointing team thus far as the team has lost 6 of its last 8 games.

The Magic suffered a 112-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Monday, failing to cover as 2-point home underdogs. Orlando has gone 3-3 in its first 6 games of its 7-game homestand that will conclude Wednesday.

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Timberwolves at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Magic +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-117) | Magic +5.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Timberwolves at Magic key injuries

Timberwolves

None

Magic

G Cole Anthony (oblique) out
F Paolo Banchero (ankle) questionable
C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Magic 107

Moneyline

Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game with the Timberwolves (-240) expected to win on the road. Minnesota isn’t worth taking straight up at the current odds as you’ll get a minimal return for a victory.

Against the spread

Even with Minnesota being 7-20 ATS in the last 27 meetings with Orlando, give me TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-117) Wednesday. This feels like a game where Minnesota should be able to come away with a solid victory against a team that is dealing with multiple injuries to starters.

The Magic are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a losing record.

Over/Under

UNDER 224.5 (-108) is the ideal choice in this game with both teams being in the bottom half of the league in offensive rating. There’s also a chance that the Magic are without a couple of their starters, so scoring could become more difficult for them.

The Under has hit in each of the last 4 meetings between the Timberwolves and Magic.

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Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (6-6) take on the Charlotte Hornets (4-11) Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pacers came away with a 118-104 win over the Toronto Raptors Saturday, covering as 2.5-point home favorites. Indiana went 3-1 in its recent 4-game homestand, defeating the Raptors, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat while losing to the Denver Nuggets.

The Hornets snapped an 8-game losing skid when they took down the Orlando Magic 112-105 Monday, covering as 2-point road favorites.

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Pacers at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Hornets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-108) | Hornets -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pacers at Hornets key injuries

Pacers

G Chris Duarte (ankle) out
G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) questionable

Hornets

F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
F Cody Martin (knee) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pacers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 116, Pacers 110

Moneyline

Give me the HORNETS (-140) at home to take down the Pacers. With G LaMelo Ball back in the lineup for Charlotte, I believe the Hornets should take care of business in front of their home crowd.

Against the spread

HORNETS -2.5 (-112) is an enticing wager as all we need for Charlotte to cover the spread is for the Hornets to win by at least one 3-pointer. There’s a chance that Haliburton is sidelined for Indiana, which could move the spread even more in Charlotte’s favor.

The Pacers are 3-12 ATS in the last 15 road meetings against the Hornets and they are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall.

Over/Under

As much as I want to take the Over in this game, UNDER 233.5 (-115) is the side I’ll be taking. If Haliburton misses or is limited Wednesday, then the Pacers could be without their top scorer and playmaker.

The Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 games where the Hornets have faced a team with a losing road record.

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Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (6-8) are on the road Wednesday to face the Phoenix Suns (8-5). Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Warriors have won 3 of their last 4 games and are coming off a 132-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs Monday as 9-point favorites. G Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 31.5 points per game.

The Suns, after winning 6 of their first 7 games of the season, have lost 2 in a row and 4 of their last 6 games. They lost 113-112 at the Miami Heat Monday, covering the spread as 2.5-point underdogs, although they blew a 13-point 4th-quarter lead.

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Warriors at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Suns -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-115) | Suns -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Warriors at Suns key injuries

Warriors

None

Suns

F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
G Chris Paul (heel) questionable
G Landry Shamet (concussion) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 117, Warriors 109

Moneyline

The Suns won the first meeting 134-105 Oct. 25 as 1.5-point home favorites. The Suns are 6-1 at home this season while the Warriors are 0-7 on the road, allowing an average of 123.4 points per game in those road games.

Opponents have reached 110 points at Footprint Center only once this season.

This is the Suns’ game to win, but with the small spread being the slightly better value, PASS on the moneyline and bet the spread.

Against the spread

The Suns are 5-2 ATS at home this season. The Warriors have only covered the spread once on the road this season.

Because the spread is only 2.5 points, the only way the Suns are winning but failing to cover the spread is by winning by two or fewer points. They only have one 2-point win this season — back on Oct. 19 in their opener.

BET SUNS -2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Five of the Warriors’ 7 road games have had 227 or more points this season. They give up 123.4 points per game on the road.

The Suns scored 134 points in their first meeting and the total in that game 239 points.

Only 1 of the Suns’ last 7 games has had more than 226 points.

BET UNDER 227.5 (-112).

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Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (6-8) take a trip down South to visit the New Orleans Pelicans (7-6) on Wednesday with tipoff from Scotiabank Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls come into this game on a 2-game losing streak, the last setback a 126-103 loss Sunday to the Denver Nuggets. All-Star G Zach Lavine scored 21 points, but the Bulls lost the game because they shot worse from the field and from behind the arc, and they also committed a whopping 19 turnovers.

The Pelicans are coming off a huge 113-102 home win Tuesday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies as 1.5-point underdogs. They won without F Zion Williamson, who sat out with an injury. All-Star G C.J. McCollum scored 30 and F Brandon Ingram chipped in with 19 points on 50% shooting from the floor. The Pelicans held the Grizzlies to only 25% shooting on 3-pointers as a team.

The Pelicans beat the Bulls 115-111 in Chicago on Nov. 9 as 1.5-point favorites.

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Bulls at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Pelicans -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +3.5 (-103) | Pelicans -3.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Pelicans key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Coby White (quad) out

Pelicans

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 117, Bulls 111

Moneyline

LEAN PELICANS -175.

The Pelicans should win this game and are a team that has looked very solid to start the season, especially when fully healthy. The health of Williamson will impact the Pelicans and that is a trend that will likely be seen throughout the rest of his career. Even without him the Pelicans have looked like the more consistent team in this game.

Against the spread

LEAN PELICANS -3.5 (-117).

This bet comes with a fair amount of risk, but I think for the Pelicans to win this game they will have to do so by covering the spread. The Bulls have multiple players that will show up during crunch time if this proves to be a close game, and that should worry the Pelicans and motivate them to try and put this game away as early as they can.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 226.5 (-110)

This bet appears the safest in this game because of the strength of both defenses, especially on the interior. Both defenses rank just outside the top 10 in opponent ppg and while the Pelicans have a top-10 offense, the Bulls offense is just outside the bottom 10. Most of the Bulls offense is generated by Lavine and F DeMar DeRozan and if either one of them has an off night then so does the team’s offense.

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Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (7-7) are in Canada to face the Toronto Raptors (8-7) Wednesday. Tip-off from Scotiabank Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat come into this game after securing a big 113-112 win vs. the Pheonix Suns Monday. G Jimmy Butler‘s defense helped secure the victory while C Bam Adebayo scored a game-high 30 points on 50% shooting (9 of 18). Miami is on a 3-game win streak.

The Raptors picked up a much-needed 115-111 win at the Detroit Pistons Monday despite G Fred VanVleet, F Pascal Siakam and G Gary Trent Jr. being sidelined. G Dalano Banton stepped up with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

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Heat at Raptors odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Raptors +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat -1.5 (-110) | Raptors +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Heat at Raptors key injuries

Heat

C Bam Adebayo (knee) questionable
C Dewayne Dedmon (foot) questioniable
G Tyler Herro (ankle) out
G Victor Oladipo (knee) out

Raptors

F Precious Achiuwa (ankle) out
F Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
F Pascal Siakam (hip) out
G Gary Trent Jr. (hip) questionable
G Fred VanVleet (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 109, Raptors 102

Moneyline

LEAN HEAT (-120).

These two teams are so evenly matched and hard to pick a favorite. The Raptors’ home crowd will help them out a lot but with injuries plaguing the team and with a rocky start to the season I expect the Heat to pull this one out.

Against the spread

AVOID.

The spread here is very risky just simply because of the unknowns that come with the injuries in this game. If Trent Jr. and VanVleet do play then I expect this to be a tight matchup that could come down to the final few possessions, and in that scenario I would bet on the Raptors. But, neither of these teams makes many mistakes and both are extremely well-coached and with the injury statuses up in the air it’s best to pass.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 215.5 (-115).

Both of these defenses are ranked top 10 in the NBA in points allowed per game and this will be a tough matchup between two likely playoff teams with defensive stars on both sides. The Heat are rolling right now but have yet to find consistent offense, and if the Raptors’ stars do not play in this one it will be tough for them to generate any offense at all.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (10-3) on Wednesday with tipoff from Fiserv Forum set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers come into this game on a 4-game losing streak, the last a 129-124 setback on Sunday to the Minnesota Timberwolves despite all-star G Darius Garland scoring 51 points, the 1st 50-point game of the NBA season. No other player on the Cavaliers scored more than 15 points.

The Bucks come into this game after taking a 121-106 loss at home on Monday to the Atlanta Hawks as 4.5 favorites. The Bucks shot worse from the field than the Hawks and turned the ball over an astounding 17 times. Star F Giannis Antetokoumpo scored 27 points with 8 rebounds and 8 turnovers.

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Cavaliers at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bucks -180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +4.5 (-112) | Bucks -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Bucks key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (illness) out
G Donovan Mitchell (ankle) questionable
G Ricky Rubio (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) doubtful

Bucks

G Grayson Allen (ankle) doubtful
G Pat Connaughton (calf) questionable
G Jrue Holiday (ankle) questionable
F Joe Ingles (knee) out
F Khris Middleton (wrist) out
G Wesley Matthews (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Cavaliers at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 108, Bucks 103

Moneyline

AVOID

The moneyline here is fairly risky no matter which side you think will win. Injuries for the Bucks is the main reason that I’m picking the Cavs, but also the prowess of coach J.B. Bickerstaff and what he’s been able to do with this team. Their backcourt has been generating a lot of offense and with Milwuakee’s best perimeter shooters out and their best perimeter defender ailing they will be missing a lot.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS +4.5 (-112)

The Cavaliers should cover the spread and that’s why I have it as the safest play in this game. The Cavaliers have the 9th ranked offense in the NBA, averaging 116 ppg, and with that type of firepower it will be easy for them to stay in this game as long as they can find a way to make Antetokoumpo the only factor for the Bucks offense.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 219.5 (-110)

The Bucks and the Cavaliers are both top 7 in defense and are both allowing fewer than 110 opponent ppg. The Cavaliers have a phenomenal interior with C Jarrett Allen and F Evan Mobley that should be able to keep the freak that is Giannis from putting up the MVP numbers we’re used to seeing. Plus, injuries to several shooters will hamper Giannis’ ability to penetrate and kick it back out, reducing his playmaking ability.

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Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (10-7-1) and Edmonton Oilers (9-7-0) meet Wednesday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings are looking to rebound from a 6-5 loss on the road against the Calgary Flames Monday, snapping a 4-game win streak. Los Angeles has lit the lamp 9 times in the past 2 games, and it is averaging 3.4 goals per game (GPG) across the past 5 outings.

The Oilers doubled up the Florida Panthers in the finale of a 4-game road trip Saturday, splitting the trip 2-2. Edmonton was outscored 16-13 on the trip and is just 2-4 across its last 6 games overall.

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Kings at Oilers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Oilers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-190) | Oilers -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Kings at Oilers projected goalies

Jonathan Quick (6-5-1, 3.09 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (3-3-0, 2.53 GAA, .932 SV%)

Quick allowed 6 goals on 30 shots last time out in Calgary Monday, but he had allowed just 8 goals in his previous 5 starts. He has struggled on the road this season, going 2-2-1 with a 3.56 GAA and .880 SV% in 5 starts away from home.

Skinner allowed just 2 goals on 42 shots in Saturday’s win at Florida, and he is projected to start the return home. While he was good against the Panthers, he allowed 9 goals in his previous 2 starts, and he is just 1-2-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .905 SV% in 3 November outings.

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Kings at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-150) are moderate favorites, and they’re worth playing in their return home after a 2-2-0 road trip.

The Oilers have cashed in 22 of the past 32 home games dating back to last season while winning 31 of their last 41 contests inside the division.

The Kings are also 4-11 in the past 15 trips to Edmonton while going 3-7 in the past 10 meetings in this series. Back the Oil.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-190) are a little on the expensive side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return if you would like some insurance.

If you like L.A., just play it straight up, but there is really no evidence the Kings will play well here. The Oilers have owned the Kings in recent seasons, and they’ve dominated overall inside the division.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-130) is a little pricey, but it’s worth it.

It’s been all about the Over lately for the Kings, hitting at a 7-1-1 clip across the past 9 games on the road ad going 10-4-2 in the past 16 games overall.

The same holds true for the Oilers, as the Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games at home while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 games inside the division.

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New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (7-7) meet the Denver Nuggets (9-4) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks earned a 118-111 victory in Salt Lake City, cooling off the Utah Jazz Tuesday. New York takes the quick jump over the Rocky Mountains for the 2nd end of the back-to-back. This is just the 2nd time the Knicks are playing on no rest, losing the 1st time 133-118 to the Boston Celtics on Nov. 5 after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 106-104 on Nov. 4.

The Nuggets have won 5 of the last 6 games, blasting the Chicago Bulls on the road Sunday 126-103 to cover a 1.5-point number. This is Denver’s first home game since a 126-101 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 5.

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Knicks at Nuggets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Knicks +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Nuggets -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +9.5 (-120) | Nuggets -9.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Knicks at Nuggets key injuries

Knicks

C Mitchell Robinson (knee) questionable

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (illness) questionable
G Bones Hyland (medical protocols) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (medical protocols) out
G Ish Smith (calf) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 115, Nuggets 109

Moneyline

The KNICKS (+360) are worth playing as heavy underdogs, even though they’re playing on the 2nd end of a back-to-back set.

The reasoning for taking the heavy ‘dogs is due to the health situation of the Nuggets (-500). Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, and he has officially been ruled out for Wednesday. Bones Hyland is expected to miss a 3rd straight game for the same reason, while F Aaron Gordon is questionable due to a non-COVID illness. That’s a lot of offense (and defense) missing, and Denver’s cohesiveness will be off.

Against the spread

KNICKS +9.5 (-120) is a solid option catching nearly double digits. New York cooled off Utah Tuesday night as 4.5-point underdogs, and it’s a tough turnaround heading for the Mile High City the very next night. However, the Knicks are worth playing even if the line were to go down by 2 buckets.

Over/Under

UNDER 233.5 (-115) is a strong play here, again, due to the absences on the Denver end. Who is going to score for the Nuggets with Jokic, and potentially Gordon, sidelined? Jokic is averaging 20.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG and 8.9 APG through 13 games, so that’s a huge absence. That’s what is mainly driving the Under train here.

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