With the NBA Play-In Tournament heating up, two exciting matchups are on tap for Wednesday, April 16. These matchups present no shortage of betting options on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Here’s the full NBA schedule for Wednesday, April 16 (all times Eastern):
- Heat at Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
- Mavericks at Kings, 10 p.m.
Heat +2 (-110)
The Miami Heat, who finished 10th in the East, face the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. The Heat are trying to secure a playoff spot. Despite their struggles throughout the regular season, including a chaotic trade saga involving Jimmy Butler, the Heat have shown resilience in the postseason and are hungry for the win.
The Bulls, seeded ninth, have had injury issues affecting their point guard rotation with Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey both listed as questionable. While Chicago holds home-court advantage, Miami’s playoff pedigree, including strong performances from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, makes them the pick to cover the +2 spread.
Kings -4.5 (-110)
The Dallas Mavericks head to Sacramento for their do-or-die play-in game. The Mavericks need a miraculous performance to make the playoffs after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and seeing key injuries decimate their roster. Sacramento has had its share of turmoil with De’Aaron Fox being traded earlier in the season, but their squad remains solid with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
However, Sacramento has dominated Dallas this season and won all three meetings, including a 24-point victory just last month. With the Kings’ momentum and the Mavericks’ thin roster, Sacramento should cover the -4.5 spread and advance in the postseason.
Zach LaVine Over 24.5 Points (-110)
Zach LaVine has been on fire, averaging 29.0 points in his last six games. As Sacramento’s key offensive weapon, LaVine will be tasked with keeping the Kings’ offense alive in their win-or-go-home matchup against Dallas. LaVine has been excellent in recent games, and against a Mavericks team that struggles defensively, he’s well-positioned to go over the 24.5-point line.
LaVine’s dynamic scoring ability makes him a prime candidate to exceed this figure, especially as Sacramento needs to pick up the pace to counteract Dallas’ size. With the added pressure of a postseason berth on the line, look for LaVine to play a pivotal role in securing the win for Sacramento.
Bam Adebayo Over 33.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-120)
Bam Adebayo has been Miami’s standout player throughout the season, especially since trading Jimmy Butler. Adebayo is poised to step up with the Heat fighting for their playoff lives in a must-win game against the Bulls. Averaging 23.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his last five games, Adebayo can go well over the 33.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists mark.
With the Heat’s season on the line, Adebayo’s leadership and ability to contribute on both ends of the floor make this a strong bet. Expect him to fill up the stat sheet as Miami looks to advance to the playoffs.
