Wednesday features 9 games on the NBA slate with start times ranging from 7:00 PM ET to 9:30 PM ET. Can the Heat cover the 2.5-point spread as home favorites against the Magic? Will the Rockets defeat the Spurs by 4+ points at the Toyota Center in Houston? I’ll pick both contests below. Read on for our Wednesday NBA Best Bets Jan. 28 article.
NBA Best Bet: Miami Heat -2.5 over Orlando Magic
I like the Heat here. Miami is well-positioned to cover the 2.5-point spread against the Magic, fueled by their strong 13-9 ATS record at home and an 8-7 mark as home favorites this year. Miami’s efficiency increases against familiar foes, evidenced by their 14-10 ATS conference record and a dominant 4-1 ATS run in their last five matchups with Orlando. With their ability to tighten up their defense in close divisional battles, the Heat’s experience should allow them to pull ahead for good late in the fourth quarter. Final score projection: MIAMI HEAT 110, ORLANDO MAGIC 105.
NBA Best Bet: Houston Rockets -3 over San Antonio Spurs
I’d take Houston in this game. The Rockets are primed to cover the 3-point spread against San Antonio because of their resilience when facing a rest disadvantage, where they hold a 4-3 ATS record this season. Houston’s historical dominance in this rivalry is a major factor, as they are 7-2 straight up and 6-3 ATS in their last nine meetings with San Antonio. Coming off a gritty 111-106 comeback win over San Antonio just last week, the Rockets’ interior strength and home-court advantage should prove to be too much for a young Spurs roster to overcome late in the game. Final score projection: HOUSTON ROCKETS 115, SAN ANTONIO SPURS 109.
Wednesday NBA Best Bets Jan. 28
- Miami Heat -2.5
- Houston Rockets -3
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