The 2025 NBA play-in tournament continued with exciting matchups on Tuesday, as Orlando defeated Atlanta and Golden State overcame Memphis to secure No. 7 playoff seeds.
Wednesday`s schedule features the Miami Heat at the Chicago Bulls, and the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Sacramento Kings. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN.
Here are recommended bets for Wednesday`s play-in tournament games.
Wednesday`s Betting Picks
Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points (-105)
While Adebayo`s scoring this season might not be his peak, he elevates his performance when it matters most. He has exceeded this points total in four of his last five games when playing 40+ minutes, and in two of three regular-season games against Chicago. Facing a Bulls team that allows the fifth-most points to centers, Adebayo is well-positioned for a strong scoring game.
Josh Giddey Over 28.5 Points and Assists (-105)
Giddey has been performing exceptionally well since the All-Star break, finishing the regular season strong. He has surpassed this combined points and assists mark in 14 of his last 20 games, averaging a significant number of field goal attempts and potential assists in roughly 34 minutes of play. With player absences for the Bulls, Giddey is expected to have extended playing time against the Heat and should be aggressive in both scoring and creating opportunities for teammates.
DeMar DeRozan Over 9.5 Assists and Rebounds (-110)
DeRozan is anticipated to play extensive minutes. In games where he played with one teammate in and another teammate out, he has exceeded this combined assists and rebounds line in six out of nine instances. During these games, he has averaged a high number of potential assists and rebound chances while playing around 38.5 minutes per game.
Anthony Davis Over 4.5 Assists (+115)
Davis has exceeded this assist total in three of his past five games, averaging a solid number of potential assists in approximately 30 minutes per game. As the Mavericks face elimination, Davis is expected to play significant minutes. If the Kings defense focuses on preventing him from scoring, it should create more opportunities for him to assist teammates.
Game Projections and Injury Updates
vs
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Heat +1.5 (-105) | Bulls -1.5 (-115)
Money line: Heat +105 | Bulls -125
Total: 219.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
Projection: Bulls by 2.5, 58% win probability, 222.1 projected total points.
Injury Report:
Heat: Kevin Love (Questionable – Personal), Nikola Jovic (Questionable – Hand), Pelle Larsson (Questionable – Ankle), Dru Smith (Out – Achilles)
Bulls: Dalen Terry (Questionable – Calf), Josh Giddey (Questionable – Forearm), Ayo Dosunmu (Out – Shoulder)
vs
10 p.m. ET
Line: Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Kings -4.5 (-115)
Money line: Mavericks +160 | Kings -190
Total: 213.5 (Over -115, Under -105)
Projection: Kings by 3.3, 61% win probability, 224.8 projected total points.
Injury Report:
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out – Knee), Anthony Davis (Questionable – Groin), Brandon Williams (Questionable – Oblique), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Out – Wrist)
Kings: Jake LaRavia (Out – Thumb), Malik Monk (Out – Calf)