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To find the best NBA bets today, savvy bettors must consult NBA projections and the latest team news. Tonight's slate offers high-value player props, including targeting Derrick White's assist total, benefiting from his increased usage and the opponent's defensive weaknesses. Additionally, with Paolo Banchero out (per the NBA injury report), Franz Wagner is projected for a massive workload, making his combined points and assists prop a key focus. For up-to-the-minute updates on injuries, lineups, roster changes and more, head to RotoWire's NBA News or follow @RotoWireNBA on X.
Best NBA Bets Today
Derrick White over 5.5 assists (-105) at Brooklyn Nets
BetMGM, 4:54 PM CT
Alex Barutha: The Celtics have struggled on the road but I'm going to assume they can play well against the Nets of all teams. Brooklyn is allowing the second-most assists per 48 minutes across the past 10 games (29.8). White's assists can fluctuate, but he's averaging 5.4 on the season and 6.9 across the past seven games.
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Franz Wagner over 28.5 points + assists (-110) vs. Golden State Warriors
BetMGM, 4:59 PM CT
Alex Barutha: The Warriors have been an average defensive team, and they've had a rough time on the road. With Paolo Banchero still out, Orlando will need to continue leaning on Wagner. Over the past three games, the forward is averaging 27.3 points and 4.3 assists while shooting only 41.7 FG%, suggesting more points could be in store if he progresses to the mean.
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Detroit Pistons -1.5 (-110) at Atlanta Hawks
DraftKings Sportsbook - 5:10 p.m.
Kirien Sprecher: The Pistons continue to win games, regardless of who is in the starting lineup. Cade, Ausar and Tobias are all questionable, so it could be another hodgepodge lineup for Detroit, which means we get the hottest team in the league at a discount. Hawks are playing well too, winners of five straight, but their last four have come against the Suns, Jazz, Kings and Clippers.
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