After only 4 games on Monday, the intensity level is picking up in the NBA as 20 teams hit the hardwood on Tuesday, March 3. We’re in for a highly competitive night, featuring an NBC/Peacock doubleheader tipping off at 8:00 pm ET between the Spurs and 76ers, before the Suns and Kings wrap things up at 11:00 pm ET. I’ve come up with my NBA best bets for all 10 games, but make sure you also check out our expert NBA picks for every game tonight and throughout the entire season.
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Mavericks vs Hornets NBA best bet: Hornets -12.5 (-110)
The Hornets are arguably the most fun team to watch in the NBA at the moment. They’ve won 4 consecutive games, all by double-digits and now they’re expected to do the same vs the slumping Mavericks, who have a bunch of key players out injured. Charlotte is only 1 of 5 teams that has a double-digit positive Net Rating over the past 15 games played.
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Wizards vs Magic NBA best bet: Magic -15.5 (-110)
It may look like a huge spread at first glance, but the Wizards will be playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back with several key players out injured. Orlando is due a big win following a sub-par stretch over the past week or so, so we’ll lay the points.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers NBA best bet: Pistons -1.5 (-115)
Cleveland remains without Donovan Mitchell, this will swing the game in the Pistons’ favor on Tuesday. Detroit knows how to win without a consistent three-ball, their last 3 games have seen them score less than 10 threes and they won all 3 of them.
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Knicks vs Raptors NBA best bet: Knicks -2.5 (-110)
New York has dominated all 3 meetings by double-digits this season. In fact, they’ve won 10 in a row against this team and until that run ends I’ll just keep on backing New York here. When you lose 10 games in a row vs a certain team it becomes a mental thing and I just don’t think the Raptors are strong enough to overcome that here.
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Nets vs Heat NBA best bet: Nets +13.5 (-118)
Miami is missing Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell is also questionable to play. Their scoring might take a dip in this one, and Brooklyn is playing without any pressure whatsoever. With that in mind, I feel like they’ll keep matters somewhat close here.
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Grizzlies vs Timberwolves NBA best bet: Ty Jerome over 17.5 points (-102)
Jerome has appeared in only 8 games for the Grizzlies this season, but he’s already their leading scorer and has cleared this line in 6 of those games. Minnesota ranks 3rd for points allowed vs opposing PGs, so I expect Jerome to figure out the defense quickly here.
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Spurs vs 76ers NBA best bet: 76ers +7.5 (-102)
San Antonio’s win streak is over, now they face a tough Sixers challenge on Tuesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena where they’re just 1-8 SU in 9 visits. Tyrese Maxey has been on a tear averaging over 30 points per game in his last 10 outings. I can see the Sixers making a game out of this one.
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Thunder vs Bulls NBA best bet: Guerschon Yabusele 2+ made threes (-138)
He’s made a pair of threes in 7 of his last 10 games, Oklahoma City ranks 4th for threes allowed for opposing power forwards, along with threes allowed overall as a team.
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Pelicans vs Lakers NBA best bet: Lakers -8.5 (-110)
Lakers have won back-to-back games by double-digits, I expect that trend to continue on Tuesday vs the Pelicans who just got beat by the Clippers 137-117. Los Angeles is now tied with the Nuggets in the loss column, so a win here gets them closer to the 5th seed. It’s an opportunity that the Lakers won’t let slip away.
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Suns vs Kings NBA best bet: Suns -10.5 (-110)
It’s been a while since we got a Suns signature win, Tuesday might be the perfect opportunity for that to happen vs a lackluster Sacramento Kings side. The Suns are up 3-0 in the regular season series, the last 2 wins were by 12 and 27 points. Sacramento might be a step slow in their first home game back after a long road trip, so let’s back Phoenix in this one.
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