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Best bets for Wednesday's NBA games

Damian Lillard is coming off a 31-point, 10-assist, seven-rebound night against OKC. AP Photo/Steve Dykes

The NBA season is in full swing, and there are plenty of betting opportunities. ESPN has a double-header Wednesday featuring the Houston Rockets at the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET) followed by the Golden State Warriors hosting the Miami Heat (10 p.m. ET). Our analysts -- Doug Kezirian, Joe Fortenbaugh and Andre Snellings -- are here to give their best bets from Wednesday's lineup of games.

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill unless noted otherwise.


Wednesday's games

Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans (-3, 231.5)

Fortenbaugh: Entering Tuesday night's showdown at Oklahoma City, Portland had played 13 games since CJ McCollum fractured his left foot. Guess what? Those 13 contests averaged a staggering 230.4 points per game thanks, in large part, to a franchise that ranks 29th in defensive rating and 25th in points allowed.