Wednesday Night NBA

By Divol

Washington Wizards v Milwaukee Bucks



3rd December 00:05 GMT

Wizards have won two in a row only once this season and still looking for the first B2B games double win. Tonight I do believe they will get it. First of all, I like the way Wizards played last night. Toronto played well and still lost, because Wizards played exactly like they wanted to play this season. Their trio scored combined 71 points, with Butler scoring 19 + 7 rebounds, Arenas 22 with 9 assists and Jamison with double double of 30 points and 12 rebounds. They didn't need 20+ performances by bench players and everyone just did their job. Now I know just as well as anyone that one win is nothing without consistency, but still you can't ignore that they not only played well and won, but also that they played the right way for them.

Bucks on the other side come in a perfect situation for me. Off an uneasy win, with many injured players. They will be looking to get at least one W in this two games road trip, but I do think they should aim to Detroit for a win.
Haywood can guard Bogut, Wizards have three fast PG's to guard Jennings that been struggling lately and on the other side you can't really see someone guarding Jamison and Butler (Mba can do a solid job maybe, but he is a question mark for this game).

Both teams had many close wins and losses this season, so I rather add a unit, but play it ML only.



Pick: Wizards to win, 1.73 odds – 4 units play - Paddy Power


Atlanta Hawks v Toronto Raptors



3rd December 00:05 GMT

I really like this bet, but can't trust the Raptors to make it a big bet.

First of all, I wanted to check how the teams played each other last season. Last meeting between the teams in Atlanta ended in Hawks winning 87 – 84, but failing to cover 7.5 line, similar to the line tonight. Raptors came to this game in a B2B game, losing the night before to the Suns, despite playing a solid game, just like last night against Wizards.

Hawks had some rest, but they aren't in a good form. They have lost last three of four games and four of the last five lines. They even managed to lose to the injured Hornets and Pistons. I just can't see Hawks managing Bargniani and Bosh. Both are in good form and have put solid number against the Hawks that didn't get better in the paint from last season.

I believe that Raptors can even win it, but should at least cover.



Pick: Raptors +9.5, 1.92 odds – 2.5 units play - Expekt


Sacramento Kings v Indiana Pacers



3rd December 03:05 GMT

I'm having a nice Over run in Kings games, for now avoiding the games ending in Under most of the times. Soon the luck will end, but I will try the Over yet again tonight.

Now to Martin, the worst player on Kings roster, Hawes joined as well on injury list (Garcia is there since the beginning of the season). Hawes is a good player of course, but Thomas as his replacement is very good for Over backers. He is a weaker defender, but much better in transition game and has smoother hand from mid range (every time Hawes hits a three pointer, I'm amazed that it goes in). Kings at home against high pace team should easily go as high as 110 points.

Now Pacers can win this game. They are a good shooting team, have no problem with running and more talented than the Kings. Granger should have a solid game, Dunleavy has no match and Murphy with Foster can frustrate Kings defense. They also can score 110 points.

Most Pacers Unders recently came in B2B situations, but they had one day's rest before coming here and will have rest after the game tonight.

I think that 121 – 117 is a reasonable result here.



Pick: Over 217 points, 1.97 points – 2.5 units play - Pinnacle