The NBA regular season resumes with another solid slate this Saturday, with a total of 7 matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified all the best value on the board.
Our betting experts have looked over the odds and made 5 NBA picks for tonight's contests. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Saturday, March 29.
NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Saturday, March 29
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Kings vs. Magic
The buy signal for the Magic flickered off again on Thursday against the Timberwolves when Orlando missed 25 of 30 shots beyond the arc in a 101-92 loss.
Still, there were some bright signs, such as 35 points from Paolo Banchero and another 20 from Franz Wagner, who together accounted for almost 60% of the Magic's offense.
Three wins and covers prior, however, suggested that Orlando might be able to move into the 7th spot in the East and at least get the most-favorable assignment(s) at home in the play-in round.
I don't like the current dynamics for the Kings, who will be making this long trip after breaking a four-game skid at the expense of the fading Blazers on Thursday.
Overall, the Kings have now lost 8 of their last 11 games, with their West play-in spot in jeopardy. Play Magic.
Pick: Magic +1 (-110)
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Heat vs. 76ers
Bam Adebayo is one of my favorite players to watch in this league, but I don't get why this number is so high.
He's listed at over/under 10.5 boards tonight against Philly, a number he hasn't gone over in nine straight games.
He isn't a poor rebounder by any means, but he does have his dud games on the glass, and now Ke'lel Ware considerably cuts into those opportunities.
My only hesitation is that he's playing the Sixers, but still, with nine straight Unders, I'd give this a look at least.
Pick: Bam Adebayo Under 10.5 Rebounds (-135)
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies
By Joe Dellera
The Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in what would be the current 4 vs. 5 matchup in the West. The Grizzlies just made waves after firing coach, Taylor Jenkins, and that type of move can always have some impact on a locker room.
The player I’m targeting though is Luka Doncic. Luka has gotten back to bombing from 3-point range lately. Over his last 10 games, he is averaging 4.6 3s on 10.5 attempts.
This is even more consistent with LeBron James, and he has taken at least 10 in eight straight games with him making 4+ in all eight.
This spot against the Grizzlies is good from a matchup perspective as well. They play at the fastest Pace in the league, and they allow the seventh-most 3s per game to their opponents. They specifically allow a higher amount of above the break 3s, which is where Luka takes nearly all of his from.
I’ll back Luka to keep up the hot performance from beyond the arc.
Pick: Luka Doncic 4+ Three-Pointers (-132)
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Pacers vs. Thunder
By Picks Office
Oklahoma City is on a mission, coming off eight straight wins, with seven of those wins coming by double digits. The Thunder's offense ranks 3rd in PPG (119.9), 2nd in AST/TO (2.59), 5th in eFG%. Defense? Best in the NBA at 106.1 points per 100, lowest opponent FG% (43.5%). They outscore teams by nearly 16 per game at home. Hungry to make history.
