Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 5, 2026
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ORL
Thu, Mar 5 • 7:00 PM ET
Desmond Bane o3.5 Total Assists (-120)
Desmond Bane is trading at -120 for the over 3.5 assists, and that’s a number I’m happy to attack as I price it closer to -230. Bane is averaging 9.3 potential assists over his last three games, which is a strong indicator of playmaking volume when the line is set at just 3.5. He’s facing a Mavericks team that lacks a true point-of-attack defender to slow him down. With how well he’s been shooting the ball lately, Dallas will need to stay attached and chase him around screens to limit his three-point looks. That should open up opportunities for Bane to put the ball on the floor, get into the lane, and create advantages, allowing him to generate assists against a defense that has been slow to rotate this season.
u109.5 Team Total (-110)
Orlando’s defense has held opponents to under 110 points in five of their last seven and will keep the Mavs offense in check tonight.
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WAS
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BK
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MIA
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GS
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HOU
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DET
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SA
Thu, Mar 5 • 8:00 PM ET
TOR
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MIN
Thu, Mar 5 • 8:00 PM ET
CHI
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PHO
Thu, Mar 5 • 9:00 PM ET
NO
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SAC
Thu, Mar 5 • 10:00 PM ET
LAL
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DEN
Thu, Mar 5 • 10:00 PM ET
LAL (+125)
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