NBA best bets for Wednesday - Rolling with Joel Embiid

Wednesday offers a huge 13-game slate in the NBA, including an ESPN doubleheader with the Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics followed by the LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets.

ESPN betting analysts Eric Moody and André Snellings offer up their best bets.

Records Moody 18-19 Snellings 11-16 Dolan 1-0 Marks 7-7-1 Fortenbaugh 1-0 Kezirian 1-0

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

Moody: Joel Embiid is currently experiencing his best statistical run of the season. A 76ers team desperately seeking playmakers will continue to rely heavily on him. In 12 of his last 14 games, Embiid has scored more than 30 points. His 31-point performance against the Magic earlier this month is just one example. This season, Orlando has allowed opposing centers to score 22 points per game. Embiid shouldn't have any problem exceeding that figure.

Pick: Embiid over 28.5 points

Moody: With Kevin Durant expected to miss at least a month with a sprained MCL, Patty Mills should continue to see an increased workload and minutes moving forward. Per 40 minutes, he's averaged 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. In four of his last five games, Mills has scored 10 or more points.

Picks: Mills over 12.5 points (-125), Mills over 2.5 total 3 point field goals (-120), Mills over 0.5 steals (-125)

Moody: De'Andre Hunter has averaged 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks in four games since returning from wrist surgery. Although Hunter has only played 15 games this season, he is averaging 3.7 triples per game and connecting on 42.3% of them. The Timberwolves have been a favorable matchup for forwards this season. Minnesota's defenders have allowed 22 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.0 triples, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game