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Matchups in the NBA and college football provide bettors an opportunity to take advantage of the latest FanDuel promo code, which offers new users $300 in bonus bets if their first wager of $5 or more wins. NBA Wednesday has the Cleveland Cavaliers traveling to play the New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET. Later in the evening, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz collide at 9 p.m. ET. In college football, the Missouri State Bears (3-3) and the New Mexico State Aggies (3-3) suit up at 9 p.m. ET. 

SportsLine's model has the Cavaliers covering the spread (-1.5) against the New York Knicks in 53% of simulations of the NBA odds. The model's best bets also include the over on total points (226) between the Clippers vs. Jazz, cashing in 60% of the simulations. Meanwhile, SportsLine's model is backing the over on total points (50.5) in Missouri State vs. New Mexico State, which is cashing in 57% of the simulations. Claim the latest FanDuel promo code here:

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past seven seasons. The model enters the 2025-26 NBA season on a sizzling 160-118 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning nearly $4,000. It also went 24-11 (69%) on top-rated NBA against-the-spread picks last season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

Best Wednesday picks

  • Cavaliers (-1.5) vs. Knicks (-105)
  • Clippers vs. Jazz: Over 226.5 total points (-106)
  • Missouri State vs. New Mexico State: Over 50.5 total points (-115)

Combining the model's three picks into a three-leg parlay at FanDuel would result in a payout of +609 (risk $100 to win $609). Bet it at FanDuel here:

Cavaliers -1.5 vs. Knicks (-110)

The Cavaliers had the Eastern Conference's best 64-18 record during the regular season last year. Cleveland also swept the season series against the Knicks 4-0. They had a 29-16 ATS record as the away team and a 23-15 ATS record as the road favorite. As for the Knicks, they were 12-15 ATS as the underdog and 2-4 ATS as the home underdog. SportsLine's model has the Cavaliers covering the spread in 53% of simulations. Bet Cavaliers to cover at FanDuel Sportsbook:

Clippers vs. Jazz: Over 226 total points (-110)

Last season, the Jazz ranked last in the NBA in points allowed (121.2) and 26th in field goal percentage (48%). Los Angeles guard James Harden is the main ball handler for this team, as he led them in both points (22.8) and assists (8.7) a year ago. On Utah's side, forward Lauri Markkanen logs 19 points per game and can space the floor, shooting 34% from beyond the arc. SportsLine's model thinks these teams combine for 234 total points and has the over hitting in 60% of simulations. Bet Clippers vs. Jazz over at FanDuel Sportsbook now:

Missouri State vs. New Mexico State: Over 50.5 total points (-110)

Missouri State's defense is 10th in the conference in points allowed (29.7). That's good news for an Aggies offense that averages 23 points per contest. New Mexico State senior quarterback Logan Fife has thrown for 1,514 passing yards and eight passing touchdowns. They've had the over hit in three of their last four games. Meanwhile, Missouri State has scored at least 22 points in three consecutive games. SportsLine's model has these teams combining for 54 total points, with the over hitting in 57% of simulations. Bet Missouri State vs. New Mexico State over at FanDuel here:

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