# 2026 NBA Odds and Picks

> Experts back Heat to cover 1.5-point favorite in 2026 NBA odds.
- Title: 2026 NBA Odds and Picks · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Experts back Heat to cover 1.5-point favorite in 2026 NBA odds. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts Miami Heat to cover as 1.5-point favorites against…
- Keywords: nba, heat, timberwolves, jazz, grizzlies, warriors, lakers, giannis antetokounmpo, darryn peterson, yaxel lendeborg, sportsline, sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-nba-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-player-props-experts-model-backing-heat-more-wednesday-oct-21
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:57:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, heat, timberwolves, jazz, grizzlies, warriors, lakers, giannis antetokounmpo, darryn peterson, yaxel lendeborg, sportsline, sports
## 2026 NBA Season Begins
The 2026-27 NBA season starts with an 11-game slate on Wednesday, including Timberwolves vs. Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET.
## SportsLine Model Backs Heat
The SportsLine Projection Model supports Miami Heat to cover as 1.5-point favorites against Timberwolves in 2026 NBA season.
## Giannis Antetokounmpo Debut
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Over/Under for total points in Heat debut is 28.5, priced at +406 for triple-double.
## Jazz Player Prop Pick
Darryn Peterson, Jazz, Over 16.5 Total points + assists at -117 odds.
## Warriors Player Prop Pick
Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors, Over 24.5 points + rebounds + assists at -120 odds.
## Model Performance
The SportsLine model has returned nearly $19,000 in profit for $100 players since 2018, including five straight seasons of four-digit profit.
## Key takeaway

The SportsLine Projection Model predicts Miami Heat to cover as 1.5-point favorites against Timberwolves in 2026 NBA season.