NBA picks, predictions, odds Wednesday: Suns vs. Celtics and more

The NBA is back on Wednesday. Suns and Warriors are in action. Neither team is worth backing at their current prices.

Thunder +8.5 vs. Grizzlies, Pelicans -10. 5 vs Pistons and Celtics -1.

Oklahoma City Thunder is a 13-6 ATS as an underdog. Memphis is 5-7 straight up and 5/6 as a home favorite. The Grizzlies are without Desmond Bane, who is injured. Oklahoma City has won three straight games by at least seven points.

Grizzlies vs. Thunder is a good pick for the betting public.

Pelicans have won 10 of 13 games and are 9-4 ATS. Pistons are 4-11 SU with the NBA's fifth-worst net rating. New Orleans owns the league's second-best net ratings (+9.4).

Pelicans are at 10.5 points against the Pistons.

Chris Paul is expected to play for the Phoenix Suns against the Celtics on Wednesday. Phoenix has been struggling without him. The Celtics have won 16 of their last 18 games. Jayson Tatum has four straight double-doubles.