Wednesday night features a packed sports schedule headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, a highly anticipated matchup between rising stars Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama, and several college football games with betting implications.
76ers at Pistons
The 76ers (7-1) visit the Pistons (6-1) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Detroit is a 2.5-point favorite after winning the last six meetings, including a 106-93 victory on Oct. 25. The Pistons lead the NBA in defensive efficiency (102 points allowed per 100 possessions), while Philadelphia has won six of its seven games in clutch situations. The SportsLine Projection Model gives Detroit a 54% chance to cover the spread.
Mavericks at Spurs
At 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks face the San Antonio Spurs in a clash of young stars: Cooper Flagg (averaging 26.3 points, 7.8 assists, 6.0 rebounds over his last four games) and Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs have won five straight since a 122-106 win over Dallas on Oct. 24, when Flagg was sidelined. The model projects a high-scoring game, with a 58.2% chance the total exceeds 226.5 points.
College Football Best Bets
Three Mid-American Conference games highlight the college football slate. UMass (4-4) hosts Ball State (3-5) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU, with the Minutemen favored by 3 points against a Cardinals defense allowing 35.3 points per game. Toledo (6-2) visits Sacramento State (2-7) at 7 p.m. ET on CBSSN, with the Hornets getting 25.5 points after forcing five turnovers in their first MAC win. Central Michigan (3-5) meets Eastern Michigan (4-5) at Ford Field in Detroit at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with the over 44.5 points favored given both teams' improved conference scoring.
