Best NBA Bets for Today: Los Angeles Lakers & more | 2022-23 NBA Season

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Wednesday, December 7, with 22 teams in action. Take a look at three strong team bets for tonight's action, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns.

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Best NBA Team Bet #1: Los Angeles Lakers +9.5 (-114)

Anthony Davis' status for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors remains up in the air. Even if the eight-time All-Star doesn't suit up, the Los Angeles Lakers should remain competitive. The Raptors have lost three of their last four games, while the Lakers are 1-1 in games that Davis hasn't played this season.

Their one loss came to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a margin of just nine points in a game where Rudy Gobert grabbed 21 rebounds, including eight on the offensive end. Toronto has been the third-worst rebounding team in the NBA, making them much less likely to take advantage of Davis' absence.

Furthermore, LeBron James is known to put on a show when he plays in Toronto. Without Davis last season, the Lakers defeated the Raptors on the road thanks to 36 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists from James. If Davis does play, the outlook of this game changes entirely, and the Lakers could win outright. With or without their star big man, don't expect Los Angeles to lose by double digits.

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Best NBA Team Bet #2: Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (-114)

The 13-9 Sacramento Kings have outperformed expectations, as they are currently fourth in the Western Conference. While the Kings have been a great story, they will be on the road against a Milwaukee Bucks team that is 11-3 at home this season.

Furthermore, Sacramento's defense, which ranks 22nd in opponents points per game, does not have the size to match up with the Bucks. Look for the Milwaukee Bucks to win this game by at least seven points.

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Best NBA Team Bet #3: Phoenix Suns +2.5 (-114)

The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have been among the best teams in the NBA this season, as they lead the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, respectively. While the Celtics have been the top-ranked offense, they have been a middle-of-the-pack unit on the less flashy side of the ball.

The Suns have been elite on both ends, ranking seventh in points per game, second in offensive rating, and sixth in both opponents points per game and defensive rating. More importantly, Phoenix is 12-2 at home this season. Look for the Suns to lose by no more than two points if they don't win outright.

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