Best NBA Bets Today: Odds & Picks for every game on Friday, March 13

Friday the 13th doesn’t always have to be an unlucky day. In fact, it’s just the opposite in the world of basketball, as we get to enjoy another 8-game slate in the NBA this evening. Prime Video will have a double-header as well, featuring a clash between the Cavaliers and Mavericks, as well as an encounter between the TimberWolves and Warriors. The action begins as early as 7:30 PM ET

I’ve gone in-depth with all 8 games and have come up with my own NBA Best Bets, which you can see below. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel, and don’t forget to go over our NBA Picks before placing your bets today. Let’s get into my selections now!

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Knicks vs Pacers Best Bet: Knicks -13.5 (-106)

Indiana will play the 2nd night of a back-to-back with 4 starters officially ruled out. New York just dominated the Jazz by double-digits the other day, while they’ve covered in 6 of 8 games overall. Complacency shouldn’t be an issue here given the Pacers actually beat them at MSG earlier this season.

Grizzlies vs Pistons Best Bet: Isaiah Stewart Over 4.5 rebounds (-162)

He is more rested than everyone else having taken some time off during that suspension he was given for participating in the brawl vs Charlotte. Memphis is playing on the 2nd night of a back-to-back here, as they allow the 4th most rebounds to opposing Cs this season. Look for Stewart to bully his way on the inside.

Check out our Grizzlies vs Pistons prediction

Suns vs Raptors Best Bet: Grayson Allen Over 14.5 points (-104)

Devin Booker spent a lot of energy carrying the Suns offense last night with 43 points in the win over Indiana. He can’t do it alone on back-to-back nights, so I think Allen steps up here. He’s cleared this line 7 times in 10 games, and the Raptors have issues defending opposing shooting guards this year. They allow the 10th-most points to this position.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Best Bet: Cavaliers -13 (-110)

Cleveland has won the last 6 meetings; they’ll be playing a Mavs team that’s on the 2nd night of a back-to-back here. In this scenario Dallas has lost 3 games in a row, with the last 2 being by double digits. Cooper Flagg just hasn’t looked the same since his injury, and without a big time performance from him, I don’t think the Mavs can keep up here.

Read our Cavaliers vs Mavericks prediction

Pelicans vs Rockets Best Bet: Pelicans +7 (-110)

I was really disappointed with the effort of the Rockets in their loss to Denver the other day. New Orleans is one of the more in-form teams in the league right now, winning 7 of 10 games while ranking 7th in offensive efficiency. I have them keeping things close on Friday.

Jazz vs Trail Blazers Best Bet: Jrue Holiday Over 17.5 points (+100)

Odds on this bet are just too good to pass up. Holiday has cleared this line 7 times in 10 games, but most importantly, he’s averaging 29 points per game in 2 meetings with Utah this season. The Jazz allow the most points as a team and also allow the most points to opposing PGs.

Timberwolves vs Warriors Best Bet: Timberwolves -6 (-106)

Minnesota hasn’t impressed with 3 straight losses, but the Warriors are in even worse shape than the Wolves are right now. The last 7 meetings have seen 6 wins for Ant Man and company, while they’ve also gone 7-1 SU in 8 visits to Chase Center.

Here’s our Timberwolves vs Warriors prediction

Bulls vs Clippers Best Bet: Kawhi Leonard Over 29.5 points (-118)

It’s really hard not to bet on Kawhi here. He might be playing the best basketball since becoming a Clipper, as we just saw him destroy the Timberwolves with a 45-point game. He has scored 30 in 2 of his last 4 games, so surely he can do it again vs a Bulls team that ranks 6th in points allowed and 5th in points allowed to opposing small forwards.