NBA Wednesday trend plays: Grizzlies flying over on no rest
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We kicked off the week on a high note, as three of the four NBA trends we discussed Tuesday came through. The Denver Nuggets once again went under the total as road underdogs, the New Orleans Pelicans continued their surge against the spread, and the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets played another low-scoring affair.
With six more games on tap Wednesday, here are the prime betting angles to be aware of:
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (-9, 214.5)
The Bulls might be shorthanded when they take the short trip to Indiana. Zach LaVine, Tomas Satoransky, and Luke Kornet are all questionable with respective injuries. With any sort of shuffle in the rotation, you can make a case for the under, and the stats certainly back it up. Chicago has gone under the first-half total in 32 of its last 45 following a non-conference game and is 4-1 to the full-game under in its last five as a road underdog. Meanwhile, the Pacers are 5-1 to the under in their previous six with two-plus days of rest and on an 18-6 run in games after they allow 125 or more points in the previous contest.
Trend play: Under 214.5
Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets (-6.5, 227)
These two met four days ago, with Brooklyn winning and covering in a 10-point overtime triumph. Both defenses have had serious issues lately, ranking in the bottom eight in the league in points allowed during their last three. The Pistons have been trending over the total, hitting each of the last five following a loss against the spread, five of the last seven on the road, and six of seven after a double-digit loss. Brooklyn has also been a great bet to the over in its respective spot, as the Nets are 5-1 to the over in their last six following a loss and 6-2 when playing on two days' rest.
Trend play: Over 227
Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks (+2.5, 223.5)
We endorsed the Grizzlies' under in their game Tuesday but flip the script for Wednesday. Memphis is a perfect 6-0 to the over when playing on zero days' rest this season, averaging a combined score of 235 points per game.
Trend play: Over 223.5
Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (+5, 221)
Utah fell flat as a 14-point favorite Monday against the Rockets but should respond versus the Spurs. The Jazz are on a 4-0 run both ATS and to the over following an outright loss, averaging a whopping 124.3 points per game. Utah is also on a 6-0 run ATS following an ATS loss and 5-0 to the over as a road favorite. Meanwhile, the Spurs are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 home games and on an 8-1 run to the over against teams with winning records.
Trend plays: Jazz -5, Jazz team total over 113.5, over 221
Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.