NBA Talk With Jay Money & Shark Wednesday Free NBA Picks

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The show previewed Wednesday’s full NBA card. The games had not yet been played, so no final results were available.

Heat at Hawks — 01:28

Atlanta was favored by 2.5. Shark backed the Hawks, citing their better recent form and a chance to respond after losing to Miami twice last season. Jay also thought Atlanta was the stronger side, but said he would pass because he avoids betting against teams he considers desperate.

Wizards at Cavaliers — 03:46

Cleveland was favored by 10. Both hosts leaned toward Washington to stay within the spread. They cited the Cavaliers’ overtime game the night before and a tough matchup looming in Atlanta the following night. Cleveland had beaten Washington 13 straight times, but the Wizards had been competitive in recent losses.

76ers at Pacers — 05:39

Indiana was a 5.5-point home underdog. The hosts saw a potential bounce-back spot for the Pacers, but stressed that the injury report—especially Tyrese Haliburton’s status—made it difficult to bet before the lineup was clearer.

Hornets at Pistons — 07:38

Detroit was favored by 7.5. Jay’s top play was Charlotte plus the points, citing Detroit’s demanding travel schedule: three road games, one home game, then another trip. Shark agreed that the spot was poor for Detroit and also liked the under.

The hosts recalled Charlotte’s 110–103 win over Washington, led by Brandon Miller’s 39 points, and Detroit’s loss to New York the previous night. In that game, the Pistons scored just 25 combined points in the second and third quarters. The Knicks–Pistons game also featured a brief on-court joking confrontation involving Josh Hart.

Magic at Raptors — 10:50

Toronto was favored by 4.5. Shark leaned toward Orlando, noting that the Magic had played well without Paolo Banchero. Both hosts called the matchup uncertain because of multiple absences and questionable players, including Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. Jay also noted that Toronto had beaten Orlando by 52 in their previous meeting.

Nuggets at Pelicans — 12:46

New Orleans was a 4.5-point underdog. Shark picked the Pelicans, expecting them to earn their first win after three close losses. Their most recent meeting had gone to overtime, with Denver winning 141–135 after outscoring New Orleans 37–18 in the fourth quarter.

Jay agreed that the Pelicans had been more competitive than their record suggested. The hosts also pointed to Denver’s loss to Golden State and a low-scoring loss at Oklahoma City.

Warriors at Timberwolves — 15:39

Minnesota was favored by 3.5. The hosts did not settle on a side. Anthony Edwards’ absence complicated the matchup, while Golden State’s own lineup uncertainty—including a questionable player the hosts described as a key source of energy—made it difficult to assess.

Knicks at Bulls — 17:26

Chicago was a 7.5-point underdog. Shark liked the Bulls as a bounce-back candidate, citing their tendency to swing between blowout losses and wins, as well as New York’s demanding schedule after a win in Detroit. Jay said he would consider Chicago on the moneyline if backing them, but planned to stay off the game.

Rockets at Bucks — 19:03

Milwaukee was an 8.5-point home underdog, and Houston was without Alperen Şengün. Neither host committed to a side. Both thought the over was the more appealing angle, citing Houston’s improved offense and Milwaukee’s defensive struggles.

Spurs at Jazz — 20:09

San Antonio was favored by 13.5 on the road, on the second night of a back-to-back. Utah had several frontcourt injury concerns. The hosts were reluctant to lay the large number. Jay said Utah or nothing, but also wanted more clarity on who would play.

Thunder at Mavericks — 23:08

Oklahoma City was favored by 6.5. Shark leaned toward Dallas but was wary of the Thunder’s depth and lineup uncertainty. Jay also saw a possible Mavericks spot, but said Kyrie Irving’s questionable status made the game difficult to bet. Shark mentioned Jared McCain as a possible player-prop look.

Lakers at Clippers — 26:32

The Clippers were favored by 4.5. Jay leaned toward the Lakers to win after their loss to Portland the night before, despite the back-to-back. Shark also expected a Lakers win, by roughly five or six points, but cautioned that the schedule and tight betting line made it a difficult play.

Closing Picks

• Jay Money: Wizards and Hornets as his two strongest spots.
• Shark: Hawks and Pelicans.

Presenters: Jay Money and Shark.