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Wednesday’s Best NFL, NBA & NHL Bets (1/17)

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Today's Best Bets

Here are today's best bets.

NFL Best Bets

(Odds courtesy of BetMGM)

Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills

The Chiefs always break Buffalo's hearts in the playoffs. Will that finally change this year? I think so.

In the Wild Card round, the Bills just knocked off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-17. Now they'll stay home against the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC Divisional Playoffs.

Earlier this season, the Bills beat the Chiefs on the road, 20-17. That's when things started to click for the Bills. Buffalo defeated the Chiefs, then the Cowboys, Chargers, Patriots and Dolphins before earning the postseason win over Pittsburgh.

The offense has been consistent, especially in the run game behind Josh Allen. The Wyoming product doesn't even lead the team in rushing anymore. It's James Cook, who finished with 1,122 yards on 237 carries this season. His workload increased when Joe Brady took over as the offensive coordinator. When his workload increased, the Bills' offense started to really shape into a dominant group.

On the other hand, the Chiefs have been playing tremendous defense. They've allowed no more than 20 points in five straight games, including their win against the Dolphins in the Wildcard round. Still, the defense doesn't look better than the Bills analytically. Buffalo has the better secondary and probably the better pass rush. Sure, the Bills have missed more tackles, but the Chiefs have actually allowed more rushing yards per game.

I'll take the Bills at home to earn their revenge against the Chiefs in the playoffs, finally.

Bet: Bills -2.5 (-110)

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NBA Best Bets

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Orlando Magic @ Atlanta Hawks

The Magic have been playing short-handed lately, without starters Franz Wagner and Gary Harris in the fold. It has become the Paolo Banchero show in Orlando, and this is the perfect matchup for him to exploit, given the Hawks's struggles in the paint. They're allowing the fourth-most points per game down low, and Banchero went nuclear against them just a couple of games back when he put up 35 points. He has had a couple of tough matchups more recently, keeping him under this points line, but this matchup should get him back on track.

Banchero has also done an exceptional job cleaning up the glass as of late. He has six or more rebounds in five of his last six, averaging 7.5 per game. The second-year pro also had 10 boards against the Hawks in the recent game. Given Atlanta's up-tempo style of play - they're fourth in pace - Banchero should also have ample rebounding opportunities in this one.

It feels funny targeting a rebounding prop for someone as small in stature as Trae Young, but it checks out here. He is averaging 3.1 rebounds per game on the season and has found three boards in 13 of his last 17 games. Young gobbled up four rebounds in each game against Orlando this season.

Parlay Odds: +385

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NHL Best Bets

(Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook)

Detroit Red Wings @ Florida Panthers

The night opens up with a massive Atlantic Division clash as the Red Wings square off against the Panthers. Detroit is currently fourth in the division (49 points), while Florida is second (57 points). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET from American Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. 

I'm going to play the over tonight in Sunrise. Detroit's defense has been playing a bit better lately, but I'm far from convinced that goaltender Alex Lyon has completely found his mojo. Five of his last seven starts have seen at least seven goals. His task is taking on a Florida side that's third in the NHL in xGoals% (55.05%) during 5-on-5 play. As for the baseline numbers, the Panthers are a respectable 15th offensively, scoring 3.2 goals per game. 

On the flip side, Detroit's offense has been its strength. The Wings come into this one at third in scoring (3.6 GPG) and 15th on the power play (21.43%). They've also been a reliable team to go over the total this season, seeing 25 of their 41 games exceeding it. With two top-15 offenses and shaky Detroit goaltending, I think we'll see at least seven goals tonight. 

Bet: Over 6.5 (-120)

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