Wednesday night features another strong basketball slate to utilize the latest DraftKings promo code, which gives new users $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. The six-game NBA slate is highlighted by a potential NBA Finals preview with the New York Knicks hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the SportsLine Projection Model has locked in a pick on this elite 7 p.m. ET matchup. The model is backing the Knicks to cover as 4.5-point underdogs for its Wednesday NBA best bets at DraftKings. Although it hasn't occurred often, the Knicks are 2-0 against the spread as a home underdog this season.

The model has also locked in one of its college basketball best bets, backing Over 141.5 total points scored for Baylor vs. No. 7 Houston. One of SportsLine's top experts has also locked in a college basketball pick for No. 22 Miami vs. SMU at 7 p.m. ET. Claim the latest DraftKings promo code, where new users get $200 in bonus bets if your first $5+ bet wins: 

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Wednesday best bets at DraftKings Sportsbook

  • Knicks (+4.5) vs. Thunder (-110)
  • Baylor vs. Houston: Over 141.5 total points (-112)
  • Miami (+1.5) vs. SMU (-105)

Combining the three picks into a Wednesday parlay at DraftKings would result in a payout of +605 (risk $100 to win $605, odds subject to change). Bet it at DraftKings here:

Knicks (+4.5) vs. Thunder (-110)

The Knicks have won three straight games, including a 114-89 victory at home over the Spurs, one of the powers in the West, heading into their matchup against the Western Conference's very best. The Thunder leads the NBA at 48-15 this season, and the defending NBA champions are the favorites to repeat. However, the Knicks have been one of the best teams in the NBA at home this season, going 23-8 overall. The Knicks are also 20-11 against the spread at home and 2-0 as a home underdog. Meanwhile, despite Oklahoma City's overall dominance, the Thunder are just 16-15 ATS on the road this season. Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 10 assists in a win over the Raptors on Tuesday, and he's scored at least 20 points in seven straight games. The model projects a strong showing from New York at home, with the Knicks covering in 54% of simulations. Back the Knicks to cover at DraftKings here:

Baylor vs. Houston: Over 141.5 total points (-112)

Houston is coming off a 102-point showing in a dominant 40-point victory over Colorado on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak where the Cougars failed to break 67 points in any of those contests. Houston has been known for its stout defense over the years, and this year is no exception, possessing the No. 2 scoring defense in the nation at 62.3 points per game allowed. However, Baylor ranks 256th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing 77.6 ppg, and the Cougars just showed what their offense can do against poor defenses. The Over has hit in two straight and four of the last six Baylor games. The model projects the Over to hit in 69.2% of simulations. Back the Over at DraftKings here:

Miami (+1.5) vs. SMU (-105)

"There should be some real concern about SMU right now, because the Mustangs undid some good work with last week's trip to the Bay Area to face Cal and Stanford," SportsLine expert Chip Patterson said. "Saturday's 20-point loss at Stanford left SMU 0-2 on the trip and now welcomes a Miami team that had as many ACC wins (6) in the month of February as anyone not named Duke. SMU, on the other hand, went 4-4 in that same stretch and didn't provide too much in terms of defensive resistance. Miami plays with a much thinner margin against high-end shooting teams, but whether SMU is in rhythm or not after the West Coast road trip is something to question." Back Miami to cover at DraftKings here:

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