The future of the NBA is the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama. So far, the rookie is getting a rough NBA betting baptism by fire. But nobody doubts that the top pick will one day end up in Springfield as a basketball Hall of Fame. And a probable NBA champion. Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs can be seen on ESPN Wednesday night when they face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Also on the docket this week is the Golden State Warriors visiting the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets.
San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
At the onset, San Antonio won and covered three of its first five games. Four of those matchups went over the sportsbook total. By contrast, the Knicks were 2-4 straight up, 2-2-2 against the spread, and 1-5 under the total.
So far, Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 20.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest. Devin Vassell added 19.4 points per contest. First among New York scorers was Jalenb Bruson, with 24.7 points per game.
SBG Best Bet: San Antonio Spurs.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
At the beginning, the Warriors won five of their first six games straight up. Golden State was 3-3 against the spread and 2-4 under the total. Meanwhile, the defending world champion Nuggets won five of their first six games straight up. Denver covered three of those games and was 1-5 under the NBA betting total.
Naturally, Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 27.3 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 30.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
SBG Best Bet: Golden State Warriors.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 10, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
The Boston Celtics began the new season with a record of 4-0 straight up, 2-1-1 against the spread and 3-1 over the total. Counter to that were the Brooklyn Nets at 3-2 straight up, 5-0 against the spread, and 3-2 over the total.
Namely, Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 29.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest. On the other hand, Brooklyn is led by Cam Thomas’ 25.8 points per game.
SBG Best Bet: Brooklyn Nets.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 10, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Overall, the Los Angeles Lakers started 3-2 straight up, 1-4 against the spread, and 2-3 under the total. Phoenix was 2-3 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 3-2 over the total.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 26.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per contest. Additionally, LeBron James added 23.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game.
SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Lakers.