Tuesday’s NBA action did not disappointment. The Celtics beat the Kings by 53 points, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combining for 66 points. The Clippers erased a 35-point deficit to make one of the most epic comebacks in league history, defeating the Wizards on a go-ahead 4-point play by Luke Kennard. The NBA action does not stop, as there is another entertaining night lined up for Wednesday with 10 games on the schedule. Let’s dive into the best NBA bets, picks and NBA betting tips for Wednesday, Jan. 26.
NBA Best Bets: Game Tips & Expert Betting Predictions
Clippers vs. Magic Best Bet
The Clippers travel down to Orlando to face off with the Magic inside Amway Center on Wednesday. The Orlando Magic will be looking to string together consecutive wins after defeating the Chicago Bulls 114-95 on Sunday. The Clippers came out victorious last night after completing the second-largest comeback in NBA history. Los Angeles was down by as many as 35 points before dropping 80 points in the second half against the Wizards. The Clippers will have a quick turnaround, as they have to pack their bags and travel down to Florida overnight to prepare for action on Wednesday.
Los Angeles is in the midst of an eight-game road trip and has been trading wins and losses, with a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. The Clippers offense has been feeling the absence of their two All-Stars, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. They rank 27th in offensive rating on the season and have been struggling on the road, where they are averaging less than 105 points per game while shooting 44% from the field. The Clippers have lost four of their last six road games but will look to ride the high from last night’s comeback into tonight to take on the Magic, a bottom feeder of the league. Los Angeles has played well defensively, giving up 106.5 points per game and ranking sixth in defensive rating. The Clippers have allowed teams to score 110 or more points in four of their last five games, but tonight they will look to get back on track as they face a Magic squad that ranks 28th in both offensive rating and effective field goal percentage.
The Orlando Magic have the worst record in the NBA this season. They are starting to find a groove defensively, holding two of their last four opponents under 100 points, but they cannot manage to close out games, losing 14 of their last 16. Orlando’s offense is averaging a league low 100.4 points per game at home this season, and tonight will pose another challenge when they face the sixth-ranked Clippers defense. Mo Bamba is listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. If he is unable to go, expect Moritz Wagner and Chuma Okeke to see increased roles. Cole Anthony leads the team in points, averaging 18 per game, but he has failed to score more than 14 points in his last six games.
Los Angeles has dominated the series matchup in recent history, winning 15 of the last 16. These two teams met once this season with the total ending at 210 points. George was absence in the first game and will be out again tonight. Given the Clippers are coming off an all-out effort comeback against the Wizards, watch out for a slow start in Wednesday’s matchup. These two teams have combined for less than 211 points in five of their last six matchups. The Clippers and Magic rank 27th and 28th in offensive rating, so do not anticipate a high-scoring affair. Ride the under in tonight’s matchup in what may not be the prettiest of games.
Best Bet for Tonight’s Game: Total Under 214 Points
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Bulls vs. Raptors Best Bet
The Toronto Raptors are on the road as they make the trip to Chicago to face the Bulls on Wednesday night. Toronto was in action at home against Charlotte Tuesday night in the first game of a back-to-back situation. Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. led the Raptors to a 125-113 victory over the Hornets. Chicago beat the Thunder 111-110 on the road Monday night in their most recent game. Both teams will be playing their third game in four nights. Fatigue will play a factor, and the Bulls have the rest advantage in this one.
Lonzo Ball, Derrick Jones Jr. and Alex Caruso all remain out for the Bulls on Wednesday. Chicago will be excited to get DeMar DeRozan back in the lineup after resting him on Monday. DeRozan has been playing heavy minutes amid a number of injuries for the Bulls, so Billy Donovan decided to rest him knowing Zach LaVine was returning to the lineup. DeRozan will have some added motivation tonight going up against his former squad. He leads the Bulls in points, averaging 26.3 per game. Keep an eye on LaVine’s status, as there is a chance they could sit him. The Bulls will look to string together consecutive wins for the first time since Jan. 7. They rank eighth in offensive rating and have been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league averaging 110.3 points per game.
Keep an eye on the status of Toronto’s Fred VanVleet (knee) and Scottie Barnes (wrist), as both are listed as day-to-day heading into Wednesday night. VanVleet and Barnes have missed the last two games dealing with soreness, so it will be important to monitor their status with the team playing the second leg of a back-to-back. These two players are key to their rotation, so if they are unable to suit up expect to see more of Yuta Watanabe and Malachi Flynn. The Raptors rank 20th in offensive rating and are averaging 106.8 points per game. Trent is coming off a season-high 32-point performance, but his production has struggled to remain consistent, so it will be hard to predict how he will perform night in and night out.
Toronto has fared well against the spread on the road and playing on no rest, but Chicago has handled the Raptors in recent times, winning the last four games and three by double digits. The Bulls are one of the best teams against the spread this season — 14-8 against the spread and 16-6 straight up at home. Chicago should have their top two scorers back sharing the floor. With the question marks around some key rotational players for the Raptors, lay the points with the Bulls at home and look for DeRozan to lead the Bulls to a victory on their homecourt.
Best Bet for Tonight’s Game: Chicago Bulls -3.5
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