The 2025 NBA play-in tournament kicked off energetically on Tuesday night with dominant victories from Orlando over Atlanta, and Golden State narrowly defeating Memphis to secure the No. 7 playoff seeds.
Wednesday`s schedule features the Miami Heat at the Chicago Bulls (-1.5 spread, 219.5 over/under), followed by the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Sacramento Kings (-4.5 spread, 213.5 over/under). Both matchups will be broadcast on ESPN.
Here are highlighted betting recommendations for Wednesday`s games.
Wednesday`s Top Bets
Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points (-105)
While Adebayo`s offensive output this season hasn`t been his highest, he typically elevates his performance in crucial moments. He has exceeded this point total in four of his last five games when playing 40+ minutes, and in two of three regular-season games against Chicago. Facing a Bulls defense that concedes the fifth-most points per game to centers, Adebayo is well-positioned for a strong scoring game.
Josh Giddey Over 28.5 Points and Assists (-105)
Giddey has been playing exceptionally well since the All-Star break, concluding the regular season impressively. He has surpassed this combined points and assists line in 14 of his last 20 games, averaging significant field goal attempts and potential assists in approximately 34 minutes of play. With Chicago`s backcourt injuries, Giddey is expected to have extensive playing time against Miami, offering opportunities both as a scorer and playmaker.
DeMar DeRozan Over 9.5 Assists and Rebounds (-110)
DeRozan is anticipated to play extended minutes due to team absences. He has exceeded this combined assists and rebounds line in a majority of games played with a teammate absent. During these games, he has averaged notable potential assists and rebound chances in nearly 39 minutes per game.
Anthony Davis Over 4.5 Assists (+115)
Davis has surpassed this assist mark in recent games, averaging close to six potential assists in 30 minutes of play. With Dallas in an elimination scenario, Davis is projected for heavy minutes. Should Sacramento focus defensively on his scoring, it should create more assist opportunities for Davis.
Game Projections and Injury Updates
Basketball Power Index projections and injury information provided. Betting odds are subject to change.
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
7:30 p.m. ET
Spread: Heat +1.5 (-105) | Bulls -1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Heat +105 | Bulls -125
Total: 219.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
Projected Outcome: Bulls by 2.5, 58% win probability, 222.1 projected total points.
Injury Report:
Heat: Kevin Love (Questionable – Personal), Nikola Jovic (Questionable – Hand), Pelle Larsson (Questionable – Ankle), Dru Smith (Out for Season – Achilles)
Bulls: Dalen Terry (Questionable – Calf), Josh Giddey (Questionable – Forearm), Ayo Dosunmu (Out for Season – Shoulder)
Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
10 p.m. ET
Spread: Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Kings -4.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Mavericks +160 | Kings -190
Total: 213.5 (Over -115, Under -105)
Projected Outcome: Kings by 3.3, 61% win probability, 224.8 projected total points.
Injury Report:
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out for Season – Knee), Anthony Davis (Questionable – Groin), Brandon Williams (Questionable – Oblique), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Out for Season – Wrist)
Kings: Jake LaRavia (Out – Thumb), Malik Monk (Out – Calf)
