NBA predictions, picks, odds: Celtics vs. Heat, Rockets vs. Nuggets, more

The NBA has a loaded midweek schedule. The Knicks beat the Pistons on Tuesday. There's a rare rematch between the Clippers and Trail Blazers.

Celtics are betting on 9.5 on Wednesday against the Heat. Raptors are also betting 2. 5 on against Pelicans. Nuggets are going to bet 11.

Celtics have won 17 of 21 games this season. They outscored opponents by 9.0 points per 100 possessions. Celtics have been even better since early November, winning 13 of their last 14 with seven double-digit victories. Heat have shown some signs of life during their three-game win streak. Jimmy Butler is out and Tyler Herro is injured.

Celtics are betting on them to beat the Heat.

Pelicans are without CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram. The Raptors are back from injury and look good again. They beat the Cavaliers 12-0 on Monday. New Orleans is a short favorite. Toronto is the better team. They are a plus-money play.

Pelicans vs. Raptors is a pick for BetMGM.

Nuggets were double-digit favorites two days ago and won by 16 points. Since 2016, 22 teams have covered as a 10-plus point favorite only to face the same opponent as double the chalk in their following game. Those teams posted a stellar 15-6-1 ATS record (71.4%) in the rematch, winning seven straight (6 -1 against the spread) by an average of 25.9 points per game since 2016.