Best NBA Bets Today: Odds & Picks for every game on Friday, March 6

Filip Tomic

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Long-time NBA fan, following the game closely for 21 years now. Joined the Pickswise writing staff for the 2020-21 season and have given out winning picks since. Hopefully we can make some money together! Oh, and I firmly believe Lebron James is not one of the two best basketball players of all time. Yeah, I said it. For Filip Tomic media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

Mavericks vs Celtics NBA best bet: Jaylen Brown over 6.5 rebounds (-102)

Brown has cleared this line in 8 of 10 games. The Mavericks allow the 4th-most rebounds overall and 7th-most rebounds to opposing Small Forwards. I just hope he doesn’t defer too much to Jayson Tatum, who may make his regular-season debut here.

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Heat vs Hornets NBA best bet: Hornets -7.5 (-106)

Charlotte has a chance to take a big step towards catching the 8th seed if they can beat the Heat on Friday night, who are 2 games ahead in the standings. LaMelo and co. have won 6 straight games, all of them by double-digits. The league is on notice after their 118-89 triumph at TD Garden earlier this week.

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Trail Blazers vs Rockets NBA best bet: Trail Blazers +6 (-110)

KD and co. just were beat by a Warriors team without Stephen Curry and a bunch of other key players. Portland is up 2-1 in the regular season series, and unlike the Rockets, they’ll be playing with a day of rest in between games here. I have them putting up a decent fight and keeping things close until the very end.

Pelicans vs Suns NBA best bet: Pelicans +6 (-112)

I cannot trust the Suns after witnessing them lose to a struggling Bulls team last night despite having Devin Booker at their disposal. New Orleans also played last night and recorded its 5th win in 7 games overall, while also covering 5 times during this stretch. They’re 4-2 ATS in 6 road games and have 7 wins in 9 games against Western Conference opponents. I’ll go with the road team plus the extra points in this one.

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Knicks vs Nuggets NBA best bet: Knicks -1.5 (-112)

The Knicks have had the Nuggets’ number lately, winning 6 of the last 7 meetings and also covering 6 times during this stretch. They overcame a massive triple-double game from Nikola Jokic in the first meeting at MSG, winning in double OT. Denver enters this one having played less than 24 hours ago, while the Knicks had a day of rest in between games. Despite the loss vs OKC the other day, I am very encouraged by what I’m seeing from New York right now, so I’ll go with Brunson and co. to deliver another big win here.

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Clippers vs Spurs NBA best bet: Victor Wembanyama over 2.5 assists (-188)

With so many shooters around him, you’d figure getting to 3 assists should be a breeze for Victor Wembanyama. He’s cleared this line in 8 of 10 games, and on the season, he’s at a 65% success rate — clearing this line at home (15/23 games). He enters Friday’s clash on a 5-game streak with at least 3 assists recorded vs the Clippers, as well.

Pacers vs Lakers NBA best bet: Lakers -10.5 (-110)

LA is playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back, and they have 3 wins by double-digits in their last 4 games in this scenario. Indiana has lost 7 straight, including 4 in a row by double-digits. Pascal Siakam is doubtful to play, along with Nembhard and Nesmith. With so many absences the Pacers simply won’t have enough to keep up with the Lakers offense here.

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