NBA Best Bets Today: Plays and analysis for Wednesday, December 27th

The betting market closed the Hawks as 1.5-point favorites in Indiana on Tuesday night. Atlanta's defense was abysmal and they lost the game. Brooklyn is going for their 10th consecutive win and is 6-3 ATS in the previous nine games. Trae Young could rest after he tweaked his ankle in that game and I like Brooklyn.

Orlando's 10-0 ATS run was snapped by LeBron James and the Lakers on Tuesday night. The Magic's defense was burned for 1.267 points per possession in the loss. Chris Paul will play for Phoenix against Washington. Khris Middleton will miss the game against Chicago. Milwaukee is going through a defensive slide. Chicago is coming off a home loss to Houston. Milwaukee's defensive issues will be beneficial against the Bulls. They have no real option for Giannis Antetokounmpo on defense. Bulls have a poor rim shooting and cannot score in transition efficiently.