Trust the Hornets with LaMelo Ball back, plus other best bets for Wednesday

The Nets are off to a disappointing start this season. Ben Simmons hasn't been the same player since he left the Sixers. The Nets have a lot of problems with injuries and suspensions. Chris Bengel picks the Hornets with LaMelo Ball as their best bet for Wednesday.

LaMelo Ball returned to the Hornets' team after missing the first 13 games of the season. He scored 32 points in two games since his return. The Pacers are 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings against the Charlotte Hornets. Indiana's defense is the fifth-worst in the NBA. Indiana is also the worst three-point shooting defending team in NBA, allowing opponents to convert 39.3 percent of their shots.

The Pacers are 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings against the Hornets. The Hornets are -2.5 (-110) at home on Wednesday.

Celtics play Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Celtics' backcourt is going to be very shorthanded, so the under is the safe play. The Hawks come into this game relatively healthy and could be primed to pull off the upset. Atlanta's offense is not very good, but they are good at shooting from three.

The under is 4-0 in the last four games between the Celtics and Hawks.

Jimmy Butler has scored under 26 points in only three of his 12 games this season. The Heat have been victorious in five of their last seven games. LaMelo Ball is back for the Hornets. Heat at Raptors is on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Butler has scored at least 26 points in only three of his 12 games this season.