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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Pelicans at 76ers—Daniels is out for New Orleans. Embiid, Covington, Curry, Maxey and Melton are out for Philadelphia. New Orleans improved to 37-25 following their 139-98 road win at Toronto. The Pelicans shot 50% with 49% from three. Trey Murphy got 34 points with six rebounds. Zion Williamson chipped in with 16 points and nine assists. New Orleans allowed 39% shooting to the Raptors with 30% from three. Philadelphia fell to 35-27 after their 115-109 home defeat to Memphis. The 76ers connected on 38% with 37% from three. Kelly Oubre got 25 points with four rebounds. Paul Reed chipped in with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 45% shooting to the Grizzlies with 35% from three.
The Pick:
Past five games Philadelphia is 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 120.6 points per 100 possessions with a -3.3 net rating. The Pelicans in this period are second in defensive efficiency by allowing 105.6 points per 100 possessions and a +15.5. net rating. They are holding opponents to 42.3% shooting in this period. Play New Orleans -8.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Hornets at Wizards—Ball, Curry, Martin, and Williams are out for Charlotte. Mann is questionable. Bagley is out for Washington with Shamet questionable. Baldwin is probable. Charlotte fell to 15-47 following their 101-89 home loss to Orlando. The Hornets made 46% of their shots with 36% from three and 18 turnovers. Vasilije Micic had 21 points with five rebounds. Brandon Miller chipped in with 18 points and five rebounds. Charlotte allowed 54% shooting to the Magic with 37% from three. Washington drops to 8-53 with their 119-109 home defeat to Orlando. The Wizards converted 45% with 32% from three. Kyle Kuzma got 25 points with five rebounds. Jordan Poole off the bench had 26 points with five assists. Washington allowed 54% shooting to the Magic with 44% from three.
The Pick:
Since the All Star Break the Wizards are 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 122.5 points per 100 possessions. Charlotte in this period is allowing 111.2 per 100. The Wizards in their past five games are allowing 52.4% shooting. Play Charlotte and Washington over 227.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Timberwolves at Cavaliers—Clark and Towns are out for Minnesota with Morris questionable. Jerome, Mitchell, Mobley, Strus, and Thompson are out in Cleveland. Minnesota improved to 44-19 with their 113-111 road win at Indiana. The Timberwolves shot 47% with 28% from three. Anthony Edwards scored 44 points with six rebounds. Rudy Gobert chipped in with 18 points with 14 rebounds. Minnesota allowed 51% shooting to the Pacers with 38% from three. Cleveland fell to 40-22 following their 112-101 road defeat to Atlanta. The Cavaliers shot 44% with 23% from three. Jarrett Allen scored 18 points with 19 rebounds. Isaac Okoro chipped in with 17 points and two assists. Cleveland allowed 51% shooting to the Hawks with 37% from three.
The Pick:
Past five games the Timberwolves are allowing 110.9 points per 100 possessions. They are allowing 44.7% shooting in this period. The Cavs in this period are 26th in offensive efficiency by averaging 107.6 points per 100 possessions and allowing 43.5% shooting. Both teams trending under. Both teams played slow over this period. Play Minnesota and Cleveland under 208.5.
Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Magic at Knicks—Carter is questionable for Orlando. Anunoby, Randle, and Robinson are out for New York. Brunson is questionable but practiced on Thursday. Orlando improved to 37-26 following their 119-109 road win at Washington. The Magic hit 54% with 44% from three. Franz Wagner got 28 points with five rebounds. Paolo Banchero put up 25 points with ten assists. Orlando allowed 45% shooting to the Wizards with 32% from three. New York fell to 36-26 after their 116-100 home defeat to Atlanta. The Knicks hit 38% with 31% from three. Donte DiVincenzo posted 21 points and six assists. New York allowed 51% shooting to the Hawks with 32% from three.
The Pick:
Orlando on the road is 23rd in offensive efficiency by averaging 110.6 points per 100 possessions with a -2.4 net rating. The Knicks at home are tenth in defensive efficiency by allowing 112.4 points per 100 possessions with a +4.7 net rating. Brunson news encouraging. Play New York +1.5
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Hawks at Grizzlies—Young, Okongwu, Lundy, Johnson, and Bufkin are out for Atlanta. Bane, Clarke, Pippen, Rose, Smart, Watanabe and Williams are out for Memphis. Kennard is doubtful with GG Jackson questionable. Atlanta improved to 28-24 following their 112-101 home win to Cleveland. The Hawks shot 51% with 37% from three. Saddiq Bey scored 23 points with eight rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic had 23 points with six assists. Atlanta held Cleveland to 44% shooting with 23% from three. Memphis improved to 22-41 with their 115-109 road win at Philadelphia. The Grizzlies hit 45% with 35% from three. Jaren Jackson scored 30 points with 11 rebounds. Jake LaRavia put up 19 points with 13 rebounds. Memphis held Philadelphia to 38% shooting with 37% from three.
The Pick:
Atlanta is 25th in defensive efficiency on the road by allowing 119.7 points per 100 possessions. They give up 49.3% shooting away from home. Memphis at home is allowing 112.9 points per 100 possessions and 47.5% shooting. Play Atlanta and Memphis over 215.
Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Heat at Thunder—Herro and Love are out for Miami. OKC has a clean injury report. Miami fell to 35-27 with their 114-108 road defeat to Dallas. The Heat shot 49% with 45% from three. Terry Rozier scored 27 points with 11 assists. Duncan Robinson off the bench poured in 19 points and four rebounds. Miami allowed 46% shooting to the Mavs with 39% from three. Oklahoma City improved to 43-19 following their 128-120 road win at Portland. The Thunder connected on 58% with 41% from three. Shai Gilgeous Alexander produced 37 points with five assists. Jalen Williams had 31 points with four rebounds. OKC allowed 51% shooting to the Trailblazers with 41% from three.
The Pick:
The Heat on the road is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.9 points per 100 possessions. They allow 45.7% shooting the past five games. The Thunder in their past five games is scoring and allowing 113 points per 100 possessions. They are allowing 47.3% shooting in this period. Play Oklahoma City +8.5.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Bucks at Lakers—Middleton is questionable for Milwaukee. Vincent and Castleton are out for Los Angeles. Wood and Vanderbilt are doubtful. Milwaukee fell to 41-22 following their 125-90 road defeat to Golden St. The Bucks connected on 38% with 28% from three. Damian Lillard scored 20 points with six assists. Giannis got 23 points and seven rebounds. Milwaukee allowed 56% shooting to the Warriors with 49% from three. Los Angeles drops to 34-30 after their 130-120 home defeat to Sacramento. The Lakers shot 52% with 47% from three. LeBron James had 31 points with 13 assists. Rui Hachimura contributed 29 points with two rebounds. Los Angeles allowed 56% shooting to the Kings with 39% from three.
The Pick:
Los Angeles is 28th in defensive efficiency since the All Star Break by allowing 119.8 points per 100 possessions with a -3.4 net rating. The Bucks in this period are second in defensive efficiency by allowing 105.8 points per 100 possessions and a +9.8 net rating. They have won six of seven since the break. Past five games Los Angeles is allowing 51.1% shooting. Play Milwaukee +1.
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 3/8/2024
Rockets at Trailblazers—Green is questionable for Houston. Brogdon and Sharpe are out for Portland. Ayton, Camara and Henderson are questionable for Portland. Houston fell to 27-35 with their 122-116 home defeat to Los Angeles Clippers. Rockets shot 48% with 43% from three. Alperen Sengun put up 23 points with 19 rebounds. Jabari Smith chipped in with 19 points with two rebounds. Houston allowed 55% shooting to the Clippers with 41% from three. Portland drops to 17-44 with their 128-120 home defeat to Oklahoma City. The Trailblazers converted 51% with 41% from three. Anfernee Simons put up 29 points with five assists. Jerami Grant contributed 20 points and four assists. Portland allowed 58% shooting to the Thunder with 41% from three.
The Pick:
Houston on the road is 16th in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.1 points per 100 possessions and a -6.3 net rating. They allow 47.2% shooting away from home. Portland at home is 23rd in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.1 points per 100 possessions. Teams shot 50.3% against the Trailblazers at home. Play Portland and Houston over 218.5.