Three NBA Best Bets for Wednesday, Oct. 26

The NBA has been tough this week. Wednesday's games include a head-to-head between Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves’ spreads and player prop for Toronto Raptors SG Gary Trent Jr. are the NBA's three best bets for Wednesday, Oct. 26th.

Miami Heat and Trail Blazers are playing each other. Miami is the favorite, but the public is betting on Portland. Pinnacle Sportsbook lists Miami's spread as the pricier. Pinny is considered one of the sharpest shops in town because it books the largest sports bets in the world.

Portland is 1st in offensive free-throw rate and 2nd in defensive free throw rate this season. If the officiating skews in the Heat's favor Wednesday, Portland could be without one of the advantages that’s led to its 4-0 overall and ATS record.

The Heat had the highest 3-point shooting percentage in the NBA last season and the second-best defensive 3 point percentage.

Miami's defense matches up well with Portland's offense. Miami allows the 2nd-fewest paint points per game and allowed the fewest last season.

The Trail Blazers are top-heavy and score the 5th-fewest bench PPG this season. The Heat scored the most bench points last year and Erik Spoelstra is one of the best in the NBA at getting the the biggest out of his rosters.

NBA Best Bet #1 is Heat -2.5 (-110) at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors are playing a rematch of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Gary Trent Jr. is a role player for Toronto, but he's also a good shooter. The Sixers are the 3rd-most 3-point shooters in the NBA.

Gary Trent Jr. is the NBA Best Bet #2 for Wednesday, Oct. 26.

The market is already turning on the T-Wolves after a 1-3 ATS start to their season. The Spurs were expected to be a "tank team" and have a winning record. However, nearly 60% of the money is on Minnesota at DraftKings whereas the same rate of bets has been placed on San Antonio.

The Spurs upset the T-Wolves 115-106 in Minnesota on Monday. Devin Vassell is out for Wednesday's game. San Antonio out-hustled Minnesota earlier this week. The Spurs created more turnovers and grabbed more rebounds than Minnesota.

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