*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
Tonight’s NBA picks
Brooklyn @ Detroit
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| Detroit | Under | Detroit |
| -6.0 | 213.0 | 90-89 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 10-28 | 6-30 |
| Detroit | 23-15 | 11-26 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 105.9 | 113.2 | -7.3 |
| Detroit | 101.1 | 102.4 | -1.3 |
Picks –
Detroit have lost their last 5, and 8 of their last 10. The Net are actually playing some decent ball at the wrong end of the season, with 5-5 over the last 10.
Despite the Nets recent form, can’t help but HOPE the Pistons pull some decent ball out tonight in the slim hopes of a miracle Playoff birth.
Best Bet: Nope.
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 213.0 @1.91 (-110)
Cleveland @ Chicago
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| Cleveland | Over | Chicago |
| -5.5 | 210.0 | 99-93 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 28-8 | 19-18 |
| Chicago | 21-16 | 14-23 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 110.0 | 106.8 | +3.2 |
| Chicago | 102.4 | 103.4 | -1.0 |
Picks –
The Cavs have been fickle at best, 5-5 over 10, while the Bulls continue to be a “must avoid”, 4-6 over 10.
The Bulls have actually won the last 6 in this matchup….. yeah, what the hell? With a day’s break for the Bulls back at the United Center, could this be an upset?
The Bulls are still looking to plant a Playoff spot, while the Cavs are looking to rest and keep players fresh coming into the title defense. But the Cavs rest will start after this one against the Bulls, who are 1 win away from sweeping the season series.
According to Cleveland.com, Coach Lue plans to play his full lineup against the Bulls.
Take the Cavs, but watch for the lineups….
Best Bet: Nope.
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 205.5 @1.91 (-110)
LA Lakers @ Minnesota
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| LA Lakers | Over | Minnesota |
| +10.5 | 220.5 | 119-104 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| LA Lakers | 13-24 | 8-29 |
| Minnesota | 18-19 | 11-25 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| LA Lakers | 104.7 | 112.1 | -7.4 |
| Minnesota | 105.0 | 105.9 | -0.9 |
Picks –
Minnesota 3-7, LA 2-8 over 10.
Bet at your own peril. LA took this one 130-119 in overtime a week back at Staples.
Best Bet: Save your money for the Playoffs.
Feeling Lucky: LA Lakers +10.5 @1.91 (-110)
LA Clippers @ Phoenix
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| LA Clippers | ||
| -8.5 | TBC |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| LA Clippers | 25-12 | 20-19 |
| Phoenix | 13-23 | 9-30 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| LA Clippers | 108.2 | 104.7 | +3.5 |
| Phoenix | 106.9 | 112.8 | -5.9 |
Picks –
The Clippers came up big against the Wizards at home last night and get an easy recovery on a B2B against a Suns team who may or may not be tanking. Phoenix have lost 9 straight and LA shouldn’t have any issues shutting down the Devin Booker show.
Best Bet: LA Clippers WIN @1.22 (-455)
Feeling Lucky: LA Clippers -8.5 @1.91 (-110)
Houston @ Portland
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| Portland | Over | |
| +1.0 | 229.0 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 28-10 | 23-13 |
| Portland | 20-15 | 16-23 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Houston | 115.6 | 108.9 | +6.7 |
| Portland | 108.1 | 109.0 | -0.9 |
Picks –
The Blazers are 12-4 for the Month of March and are behind the Warriors as the form team of the West. The Rockets came up short against the Warriors that proved to be a sort of season defining game. Houston let Golden State put up 37 points in the 1st and the game was over. They same could happen tonight with Lillard and McCollum coming at them.
Best Bet: Total Points Over 229.0 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Portland WIN @1.94 (-106)
