The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Wednesday, with a total of seven matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all seven of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Wednesday, January 14.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Wednesday, January 14
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Cavaliers vs. 76ers
By Joe Dellera
The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, and Tyrese Maxey is the guy to target in this game.
Maxey has been cooking — with or without Joel Embiid — averaging 30.9 points per game this season, and has exceeded this line in 11 of his last 15 games. He’s the consistent engine of this 76ers’ offense.
This spot against the Cavaliers is advantageous. They are middling defensively, despite any perceptions that they should be a strong defensive team. They’ve been destroyed by lead guards as well, with Keyonte George being the most recent to put up a strong performance against them.
Maxey fits this archetype well, and while they have some defensive options to throw at the rest of the Sixers’ roster, they don’t have a strong answer for Maxey.
Pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 26.5 Points (-115)
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Raptors vs. Pacers
We have two teams headed in opposite directions here, at least for the time being.
The Pacers, of all teams, have won three straight games. The Raptors should be 0-3 in their last three, but they snuck one out in OT against Philly, then got blasted the very next game. Philadelphia’s 80 first-half points were the most by a Raptors opponent this season.
Poeltl is still out, Barrett still out, Ja’Kobe Walter still out. Also, this is a double-revenge spot in 3rd meeting between these two teams, and the Raptors took the first two.
However , this Pacers team is playing well right now, coming off impressive wins against Boston and Miami – so this is not a hollow streak they’re on.
I’ve thought the Pacers were better than their record showed all season, but they just haven’t been able to close out games. Now, they’re finally figuring that out.
The Raptors' slide is something fierce too, and is perhaps flying under the radar of NBA bettors. Since their 9-game winning streak in November, they’ve leveled off to 12-10 in their last 22 games. This is not the same wagon that we saw to start the season.
Another angle to consider here is how profitable home 'dogs have been in the NBA this season. Home 'dogs are covering at a rate of 57% on a sample of 252 games. That’s about 4% points higher than league-average over the past 20 years.
I like the Pacers to get the cover tonight.
Pick: Pacers +2.5 (-110)
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Nets vs. Pelicans
By Kyle Murray
Michael Porter Jr. gets a nice matchup here against a Pelicans team that ranks 27th in defensive efficiency while playing at the fastest pace in the NBA.
New Orleans has also allowed the 2nd-most three-pointers per game this season, so that sets up perfectly for Porter Jr., who projects for 40 PRA in this spot.
Pick: Michael Porter Over 36.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
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Jazz vs. Bulls
By Kyle Murray
This number seems a bit too low here, as Markkanen is averaging over 27 points per game, and he projects for 28.9 in this matchup against the Bulls.
This is an ideal spot for him, as this game has a point total of 243.5, but also a 2.5-point spread.
So, we could actually see full minutes for Markkanen here in a matchup against Chicago, who ranks 25th in defensive efficiency and 2nd in pace.
Not to mention the revenge narrative, if you're into that kind of thing.
Pick: Lauri Markkanen Over 25.5 Points (-125)
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Nuggets vs. Mavericks
By Bet Labs
This NBA totals betting system is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 226 (-110)
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Knicks vs. Kings
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies value in large favorites that the betting public tends to fade.
It focuses on regular season games where the favorite opens with a significant spread yet receives limited betting support, often below 40%.
These are spots where the market overreacts to recent performances, particularly when the opponent is coming off a strong win by a large margin.
Public bettors often chase momentum and undervalue elite teams laying points, assuming the line is inflated.
Historically, these contrarian favorites outperform expectations as sharp money backs the undervalued side while casual bettors load up on the underdog.
This system exploits those perception gaps, capitalizing on strong teams that are capable of covering despite public skepticism.
Pick: Knicks -11 (-110)
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Wizards vs. Clippers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system targets teams that have started a road trip after a poor stretch both straight up and against the spread, capitalizing on the market’s tendency to overvalue recent performance.
Teams coming off multiple losses often find renewed focus when they hit the road, as travel removes distractions and resets team chemistry.
Midseason road trips in months like January provide an opportunity for struggling squads to regroup and respond with urgency.
When the public fades these teams due to short term losing trends, the lines often become inflated, creating hidden value for disciplined bettors.
Historically, these bounce-back situations reveal that a reset on the road can trigger stronger defensive effort and improved execution once pressure shifts away from home expectations.
Pick: Wizards +12.5 (-110)
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