NBA – Best Bets NBA Tonight – Thurs, 27th March

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • 11 of the Cavaliers’ last 12 home games vs. Western opponents have gone over.
  • The Spurs have lost 20 of their last 21 road games vs. Eastern teams with a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover in each of their last 5 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
SAS 31 40 19-17 12-23
CLE 58 14 30-5 28-9

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
SAS 114.3 116.2 -1.9
CLE 122.3 111.8 +10.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAS OVER CLE
+13.5 238.5 124-116
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PLAYER TRENDS

Cavaliers

  • Donovan Mitchell has:
    • Scored 28+ points in 3 of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games vs. the Spurs.
    • Made 3+ threes in each of his last 10 home games vs. teams with a losing record.
    • Recorded 4+ assists in 19 of his last 20 home games.
  • Darius Garland has recorded 6+ assists in each of his 3 previous home games vs. the Spurs.
  • Jarrett Allen has scored 15+ points in each of his last 7 games vs. the Spurs.

Spurs

  • Devin Vassell has:
    • Made 3+ threes in each of the Spurs’ last 4 road games.
    • Scored 20+ points in each of the Spurs’ last 3 games.
    • Recorded 4+ rebounds in each of the Spurs’ last 6 games.
  • Stephon Castle has scored 20+ points in 7 of the Spurs’ last 8 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • Chris Paul has recorded 8+ assists in 12 of his last 13 road games vs. the Cavaliers.

Returning home from a five-game road trip, Cleveland host San Antonio at Rocket Arena for their first meeting of the season.

The Cavs have won three straight at home vs. the Spurs and will look to keep that streak alive.

Cleveland is coming off a 122-111 win over Portland, led by Darius Garland’s efficient 27-point, eight-assist outing and Evan Mobley’s 21-point, 12-rebound showing—though Mobley will sit this one out. Donovan Mitchell, however, is back in action, ready to pick up where he left off.

The Spurs were steamrolled 122-96 by Detroit on Tuesday despite Devin Vassell’s 26 points and six threes. San Antonio has now lost 33 of its last 41 road games vs. the East.

PICK – OVER 238.5 TOTAL POINTS

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INDIANA PACERS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • The Pacers have failed to cover in each of their last 8 games as favourites.
  • The Wizards have lost their last 11 home games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • 8 of the Wizards’ last 9 home games vs. the Pacers have gone over.
  • The Wizards have won the 1st half in each of their last 4 games as underdogs vs. the Pacers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 42 30 24-11 18-19
WSH 16 56 7-28 9-28

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
IND 116.6 115.2 +1.4
WSH 108.7 120.4 -11.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
WAS OVER IND
+11.5 235.5 162-109
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  • Pacers
    • Tyrese Haliburton has:
      • Recorded 10+ assists in each of his last 12 games.
      • Scored 20+ points in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Wizards.
      • Recorded 4+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 appearances.
    • Pascal Siakam has:
      • Recorded 4+ assists in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Wizards.
      • Scored 23+ points in 5 of his last 6 road games.
      • Grabbed 6+ rebounds in each of his last 6 road games vs. teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
    • Myles Turner has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Pacers’ last 4 games.

    Wizards

    • Jordan Poole has:
      • Made 3+ threes in 14 of the Wizards’ last 15 games vs. teams with a winning record.
      • Recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 8 games vs. the Pacers.
      • Scored 15+ points in each of his last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.

Set to hit the road after a five-game homestand, the Pacers visit Washington at Capital One Arena.

Indiana leads the season series 2-0, having taken care of business both home and away.

Washington is coming off a 119-114 win over Philadelphia, with Alex Sarr dropping 24 points on 10-17 shooting—snapping a six-game skid vs. the Sixers and momentarily silencing the D.C. gloom.

Indiana dropped a heartbreaker 120-119 to the Lakers, despite Tyrese Haliburton’s 16-point, 18-assist (season-high) effort and Bennedict Mathurin’s 23 off the bench. That snapped the Pacers’ five-game win streak—but they won’t have to wait long for a bounce-back opportunity against a team they’ve already handled twice.

PICK – WASHINGTON +11.5

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ATLANTA HAWKS @ MIAMI HEAT

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • The Heat have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
  • 13 of the last 18 games between the Hawks and Heat have gone under.
  • The Hawks have won the 1st half in 8 of their last 9 games.
  • The Hawks have covered the line in each of their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 35 37 19-17 16-20
MIA 31 41 17-19 14-22

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
ATL 117.6 119.3 -1.7
MIA 109.2 110.3 -1.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL UNDER MIA
+1.5 227.5 122-112
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PLAYER TRENDS

Heat

  • Tyler Herro has:
    • Scored 24+ points in each of the Heat’s last 4 home games vs. the Hawks.
    • Made 4+ threes in 5 of the Heat’s last 6 games vs. the Hawks.

Hawks

  • Trae Young has:
    • Recorded 11+ assists in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Heat.
    • Scored 28+ points in each of his last 5 games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has:
    • Recorded a double-double in 5 of the Hawks’ last 6 games.
    • Grabbed 10+ rebounds in 6 of the Hawks’ last 7 games.
  • Dyson Daniels has:
    • Recorded 7+ assists in each of the Hawks’ last 4 road games.
    • Grabbed 6+ rebounds in 5 of the Hawks’ last 6 games.
  • Zaccharie Risacher has:
    • Made 2+ threes in each of the Hawks’ last 6 games vs. teams with a losing record.
    • Scored 16+ points in each of the Hawks’ last 4 road games.
  • Andrew Wiggins has:
    • Scored 22+ points in 4 of his last 5 home games.
    • Recorded 4+ rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Hawks.

Each holding a play-in spot in the East, the Hawks and Heat square off at Kaseya Center.

This is their fourth meeting of the season—home teams have held serve so far, including Miami’s 131-109 win in their last matchup at this venue on February 26.

Miami is fresh off a 112-86 thumping of Golden State, led by Bam Adebayo’s 27 points. That win snapped a six-game skid vs. the West, and the Heat looked like a team rediscovering its rhythm.

Atlanta dropped a 121-114 contest to Houston despite Dyson Daniels’ 19-point, eight-rebound, 10-assist (equal-career-high), four-steal performance. The Hawks have still won six of their last seven vs. the East—so they’ll be hoping a trip back to conference competition resets the tone.

PICK – ATLANTA +1.5

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ CHICAGO BULLS

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • The Bulls have covered the line in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The Lakers have lost 5 of their last 6 road games.
  • Each of the last 7 games between the Lakers and Bulls have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAL 44 28 28-9 16-19
CHI 32 40 13-22 19-18

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
LAL 112.8 112.1 +0.7
CHI 117.3 119.7 -2.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI OVER CHI
+3.5 238.5 119-117
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PLAYER TRENDS

Bulls

  • Luka Doncic has:
    • Scored 31+ points in each of his last 4 games.
    • Made 4+ threes in each of his last 4 games.
    • Recorded 9+ assists in each of his last 3 road games vs. the Bulls.

Lakers

  • LeBron James has:
    • Recorded 7+ assists in each of his last 11 road games vs. Eastern Conference teams.
    • Scored 28+ points in each of his last 4 games after playing the previous day.
    • Grabbed 8+ rebounds in each of his last 7 road games vs. the Bulls.

Returning home from a six-game road trip, the Bulls host the Lakers at United Center.

The Bulls torched the Lakers 146-115 in their first meeting on Saturday, with Josh Giddey putting up a 15-10-17 triple-double just for fun. He’s questionable this time, as is Nikola Vucevic.

More recently, Chicago knocked off Denver 129-119 behind Coby White’s 37-point, five-triple performance and another near triple-double from Giddey. The Bulls have now won nine straight when White scores 30+.

The Lakers edged Indiana 120-119 yesterday thanks to Luka Doncic’s 34-point, seven-rebound, seven-assist, six-triple night. That win snapped a six-game losing streak vs. the East.

PICK – OVER 238.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies’ last 11 games as road underdogs have gone over.
  • The Thunder have won 8 straight games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • The Thunder have won the 1st half in 12 straight games.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover in 9 straight games after a win.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 44 28 25-11 19-17
OKC 60 12 31-5 29-7

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
MEM 122.4 116.8 +5.6
OKC 119.8 106.9 +12.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC OVER OKC
-9.5 237.5 125-104
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PLAYER TRENDS

Grizzlies

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has made 2+ threes in 10 of his last 12 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Desmond Bane has:
    • Scored 20+ points in 15 of his last 16 road games vs. Western teams.
    • Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 3 games vs. the Thunder.

Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has:
    • Made 2+ threes in 7 straight home games.
    • Scored 30+ points in 9 of his last 10 games as a favourite.
  • Luguentz Dort has recorded 4+ rebounds in 7 straight games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has:
    • Recorded a double-double in 4 of his last 5 games.
    • Recorded 4+ assists in 3 straight games.
    • Grabbed 14+ rebounds in each of his last 2 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Scotty Pippen Jr. has made 2+ threes in 5 of his last 6 games.

Wrapping up a five-game road trip, the Grizzlies visit the red-hot Thunder at Paycom Center.

OKC has dominated the season series, winning all three previous matchups to stretch their streak vs. Memphis to eight straight.

The Thunder are fresh off a 121-105 win over Sacramento, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32-point, eight-rebound effort. They’ve now won 14 of their last 15 and are steamrolling just about everyone in their path. Jalen Williams is questionable, but even when shorthanded, OKC has been a problem.

Memphis crushed Utah 140-103 behind Desmond Bane’s 21-point, six-assist night. Still, with Ja Morant out, the Grizzlies are facing a steep climb against a Thunder squad that’s been anything but forgiving.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -9.5

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HOUSTON ROCKETS @ UTAH JAZZ

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • Each of the Rockets’ last 6 road games following a home win have gone over.
  • The Rockets have won 11 straight games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • The Jazz have lost the 1st quarter in 8 of their last 9 games.
  • The favourites have covered in each of the Jazz’s last 6 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 47 26 27-11 20-15
UTA 16 57 9-29 7-28

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
HOU 113.6 109.1 +4.5
UTA 111.9 120.1 -8.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER HOU
-12.5 227.5 121-110
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PLAYER TRENDS

Rockets

  • Fred VanVleet has:
    • Made 3+ threes in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Jazz.
    • Recorded 6+ assists in 4 straight vs. the Jazz.
    • Scored 17+ points in 11 straight games vs. the Jazz.
  • Jalen Green has:
    • Scored 26+ points in 5 of the Rockets’ last 6 games.
    • Grabbed 6+ rebounds in 8 of the last 9 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Amen Thompson has:
    • Scored 15+ points in 6 straight games vs. losing teams.
    • Grabbed 8+ rebounds in 5 straight games vs. the Jazz.
  • Alperen Sengun has:
    • Scored 20+ points in 3 straight vs. the Jazz.
    • Grabbed 12+ rebounds in 3 straight vs. the Jazz.
  • Dillon Brooks has:
    • Grabbed 4+ rebounds in 6 straight games vs. the Jazz.

Jazz

  • Collin Sexton has:
    • Recorded 4+ assists in 11 of his last 12 games vs. the West.
    • Scored 20+ points in 3 straight vs. the Rockets.
  • Isaiah Collier has:
    • Recorded 6+ assists in 16 of the last 18 games vs. Western teams.
    • Grabbed 4+ rebounds in 6 of the last 8 games.
  • Walker Kessler has:
    • Grabbed 8+ rebounds in 34 of his last 35 appearances.

At opposite ends of the West standings, the Rockets and Jazz face off at Delta Center.

Utah took the first meeting 124-115 back on February 22, thanks to Keyonte George’s 30-point outing—but a lot’s changed since then.

Most recently, the Jazz were demolished 140-103 by Memphis at home, extending a brutal slide with 13 losses in their last 14 games. Lauri Markkanen remains out, and the vibes in Salt Lake aren’t exactly thriving.

Houston beat Atlanta 121-114 behind Jalen Green’s 32-point, 11-rebound gem. The Rockets are now 17-1 when Green drops 30+. Amen Thompson is questionable, but Houston’s arrow is pointing way up.

PICK – HOUSTON -12.5

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ SACRAMENTO KINGS

TEAM & GAME TRENDS

  • The Trail Blazers have won 9 straight games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Each of the last 4 games between the Trail Blazers and Kings have gone under.
  • The Kings have won the 1st quarter in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Kings have failed to cover in each of their last 4 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 32 41 20-18 12-23
SAC 35 37 18-19 17-18

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF
POR 111.0 114.2 -3.2
SAC 116.0 115.8 +0.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
POR UNDER SAC
+5.5 225.5 128-107
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PLAYER TRENDS

Sacramento

  • DeMar DeRozan has:
    • Recorded 6+ assists in each of the Kings’ last 4 home games vs. Western opponents.
    • Scored 20+ points in each of his last 11 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
    • Recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 9 home games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Zach LaVine has:
    • Made 3+ threes in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
    • Scored 27+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Domantas Sabonis has:
    • Recorded 6+ assists in 4 straight home games vs. Portland.
    • Scored 15+ points in 11 of his last 12 games vs. Portland teams with a losing record.
  • Keegan Murray has:
    • Recorded 9 rebounds in 4 straight games as a favourite.

Portland

  • Deni Avdija has:
    • Scored the first basket in each of his last 2 road games.
    • Made 3+ threes in 7 of Portland’s last 8 games.
    • Scored 31+ points in each of Portland’s last 3 games vs. Western opponents.
    • Recorded 8+ rebounds in each of Portland’s last 6 games as underdogs.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has:
    • Scored 16+ points in 7 straight games.
    • Recorded 4+ rebounds in 9 straight games.
  • Anfernee Simons has:
    • Scored 30+ points in 3 of Portland’s last 4 road games.

Separated by 3.5 games in the West, the Trail Blazers and Kings meet at Golden 1 Center for the final round of a home-dominated season series.

Sacramento defended their floor with a 111-98 win back in October—and will hope home cooking helps again.

The Kings are coming off a 121-105 loss to Oklahoma City despite Keegan Murray’s season-high 28 points and nine triples. That’s now four straight losses for Sacramento, who could get a boost if Malik Monk (questionable) returns.

Portland dropped a 122-111 contest to Cleveland despite rookie big man Donovan Clingan posting 18 points, 12 boards, and three blocks. The Blazers have lost four of their last five on the road, and they’ll need more than just Clingan’s size to break that trend.

PICK – PORTLAND +5.5

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