Wednesday has 60% of the league in action as the first week of April 2026 begins. It features 9 contests on a moderate NBA slate with start times ranging from 7:00 PM ET to 10:00 PM ET.
Can the Celtics defeat the Heat by 6 points or more? Will the Pacers cover as road underdogs against the Bulls at the United Center in Chicago? I’ll make picks for both contests below. Read on for our Wednesday NBA Best Bets April 1 article.
NBA Best Bet: Miami Heat +5.5 over Boston Celtics
I like the Heat here. Miami is primed to cover the 5.5-point spread as home underdogs against Boston on Wednesday. The Heat are boasting a stellar 8-3 ATS record as home underdogs and a robust 22-16 ATS mark on their own floor this season.
The situational trends for Miami are equally strong: they are 27-19 ATS in conference play, 24-16 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest, and 35-27 ATS in non-division matchups this season. Expect Miami’s trademark toughness to keep this Eastern Conference battle tight until the final buzzer.
Final score projection: BOSTON CELTICS 112, MIAMI HEAT 110.
NBA Best Bet: Indiana Pacers +4.5 over Chicago Bulls
I’d take the Pacers in this one. Indiana is well-positioned to cover the 4.5-point spread as road underdogs against Chicago on Wednesday night. The Pacers are staying competitive as of late, sporting a flawless 6-0 ATS mark in their last 6 games overall.
The situational trends also favor the visitors: Indiana is 10-6 ATS after a win and 7-6 ATS in division games this season. Most importantly, the Pacers have been dominant in this rivalry, going 6-1 straight up and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 matchups against the Bulls.
Expect a highly competitive clash with the Pacers winning outright or coming very close to doing so.
Final score projection: INDIANA PACERS 110, CHICAGO BULLS 106.
Wednesday NBA Best Bets April 1
- Miami Heat +5.5
- Indiana Pacers +4.5
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