NBA Picks Today and Best Bets [Wednesday, 5/8/2024]

NBA betting is back for another big slate, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Wednesday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including Cavaliers vs. Celtics, which starts at 7:00PM ET.

Through the use of advanced simulations and machine learning, the bets featured here are led by a spread play with an edge of 4.3%.

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NBA Picks Tonight: 5/8/2024

After digging deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations of tonight's action, DimersBOT, our leading predictive analytics model, has figured out the best basketball bets for upcoming games on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

It should be noted that the below bets are for games taking place on Thursday.

Keep in mind that the earliest game time is at the top of this list of picks. To get access to our full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

Cavaliers +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Cavaliers vs. Celtics matchup. We recommend a spread bet on Cavaliers +13.5 at -110 odds, which provides an edge of 4.3%.

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Cavaliers ML (+640)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 16.3%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great NBA bet, again in the game between the Cavaliers and Celtics. We suggest placing a wager on Cavaliers ML, available at +640 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 2.8% edge for this bet.

Please be aware that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to capitalize on these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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NBA Best Bets: Wednesday, 5/8/2024

As of 7:34PM ET, here are the next two NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Cavaliers vs. Celtics	Cavaliers +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%
Cavaliers vs. Celtics	Cavaliers ML	+640 @ FanDuel	2.8%

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Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [5/8/2024]

• Pacers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Cavaliers vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

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