2023 NBA bets, lines and stats for Wednesday - ESPN

Wednesday night's NBA slate features eight games to choose from. However, everyone's attention will be focused showdown between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

Both teams sit atop the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division standings with an 8-2 record. Boston and Philadelphia also rank among the top five teams in points scored per 100 possessions. This should be an exciting game to watch with an abundance of playmakers on the court, which brings me to my first betting recommendation.

Jayson Tatum to record a double-double.

Tatum should be busy on the boards Wednesday night. He has averaged 28.4 PPG and 9.0 RPG this season and logged a double-double in four of his past seven games.

Anthony Edwards over 26.5 points.

Edwards has been the driving force behind the Timberwolves' offense, surpassing 26.5 points in five of his past eight games. He might need to put on an epic performance to defeat Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns.

Zach LaVine under 36.5 points, rebounds and assists.

With DeMar DeRozan out, Lavine will play a significant role for the Bulls, but don't underestimate the Orlando Magic defense. While LaVine has averaged 21.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, and 3.0 APG this season, Orlando ranks seventh in points allowed per 100 possessions. I don't expect LaVine to exceed expectations against a team this strong defensively.

LeBron James over 30.5 points and assists.

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James has averaged 22.8 PPG and 6.5 APG at home this season and faces a Sacramento Kings team that ranks 19th in points allowed per 100 possessions. James is in a good spot to surpass this line as the Lakers look to extend their three-game