Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
The 2026-2027 NBA season is just getting started! NBA fans get an 11-game slate on Wednesday.
Superstar talent is on the hardwood, and new faces are joining different squads. LaMelo Ball introduces himself to Minnesota Timberwolves fans as they take on the Miami Heat.
Tiago Splitter coaches his first game for the Chicago Bulls, and Micah Nori begins his head coaching career with the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry kicks off his 17th year against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz fans will see first-round pick Darryn Peterson in a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Keep scrolling to see the three best bets for Wednesday’s hoop action.
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LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists (-137 at DraftKings)
Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
One of the biggest stories entering this NBA season is the LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards duo. Ball will have the time of his life dishing the rock to Ant-Man. He dished out at least seven dimes in two of his last three preseason games. He played limited minutes in those preseason matchups.
Ant and LaMelo couldn't decide who was going to shoot it 😅 pic.twitter.com/qlbRKGss1K
— NBA (@NBA) October 8, 2026
The 25-year-old will collect a ton of transition assists and throw lobs to Rudy Gobert. He averaged just over 7 dimes last year with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Darryn Peterson 14+ points (-125 at DraftKings)
NBA: Preseason-Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz
Oct 6, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) brings the ball up the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The NBA has so much young talent, and Darryn Peterson is exciting to watch. He scored 14 points in two of the Utah Jazz’s last three preseason games.
The former Jayhawk hit one three-pointer in each of those preseason contests.
Darryn Peterson's game is translating to the league immediately ⭐ pic.twitter.com/2J3UsQj5iG
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 7, 2026
The No.2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will get plenty of shots with the rebuilding Jazz. Peterson averaged 13.3 field-goal attempts in the three exhibition games he played in most.
Stephen Curry 4+ three-pointers (-173 at DraftKings)
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
There was a lot of noise this offseason about Stephen Curry’s future with the Golden State Warriors. He re-committed to a 2-year, $116 million contract extension, but the pressure is on this squad to win.
Curry averaged 4.4 made three-pointers last season while recording 26.6 points per game.
STEPH. SPLASH.
Curry from DEEP late in Los Angeles 😱 pic.twitter.com/mBZb3CnnbC
— NBA (@NBA) October 22, 2025
Chef Curry has cashed four or more three-pointers in four of his last six games against the Los Angeles Lakers. He always has the green light, but this season it will be the MOST green light. The Warriors need him to score the ball if they have any chance of winning games this season.
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