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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 17, 2026

Miami Heat logo MIA @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Tue, Mar 17 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Spread
Charlotte Hornets logo CHA -3.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

Charlotte has just three losses in its last 11, and are holding teams to 105.1 points per game, which is third in the NBA over that time.

Points Scored
PL
Pelle Larsson u12.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 10.19 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Miami Heat check in as the 3rd-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 25 games when playing away from home.. The Hornets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease possessions for the Heat.
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Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Tue, Mar 17 • 7:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Bilal Coulibaly logo
Bilal Coulibaly u12.5 Points Scored (-128)
Projection 10.72 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Detroit Pistons have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to fewer plays for the Washington Wizards.. The Wizards rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
Cade Cunningham logo
Cade Cunningham o23.5 Points Scored (-123)
Projection 26.37 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. Washington is a favorable one; when the Washington Wizards are at home, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.8).. The Wizards have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Detroit Pistons.. The Detroit Pistons have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).. The matchup against Washington is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.7 free throws per game this year when the Washington Wizards are playing at home (4th-most in the NBA).
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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ New York Knicks logo NY Tue, Mar 17 • 7:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Total
Indiana Pacers logo New York Knicks logo u225.5 (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

This one could get out of hand early given the spread, but the value is on the total. The Pacers are a brutal offensive matchup against the Knicks’ No. 5-ranked defense and shouldn’t generate much scoring. New York could also be without Jalen Brunson, and with the Pacers, Nets, and Wizards coming up, the Knicks have every reason to limit his minutes or sit him entirely. Take away their top-scoring option, and this total starts to look inflated. The Under is firmly in play.

Points Scored
Jalen Brunson logo
Jalen Brunson u27.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 25.1 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 4.6 three attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Pacers, creating a difficult matchup.. The New York Knicks have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing at home.. As it relates to getting to the charity stripe, the New York Knicks's lackluster 21.6 free throws per game rates 6th-worst in the NBA this year.. The matchup against the Pacers may be a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.5 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (5th-least in the NBA).
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN Tue, Mar 17 • 8:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Collin Gillespie logo
Collin Gillespie o10.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 13.29 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games at home, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.. The Suns have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
Naz Reid logo
Naz Reid u15.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 13.4 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Timberwolves are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Tue, Mar 17 • 8:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Kyle Kuzma logo
Kyle Kuzma u12.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 10.54 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a hard one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.9).. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 25 games.. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Total Assists
Giannis Antetokounmpo logo
Giannis Antetokounmpo o4.5 Total Assists (-114)
Projection 5.76 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Tue, Mar 17 • 10:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona o6.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 8.29 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In regard to shooting, the Philadelphia 76ers's remarkable 115.5 points per game on the road rates 10th-highest in the NBA over the last 20 games.. The 9th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers.. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets).
Points Scored
Christian Braun logo
Christian Braun o10.5 Points Scored (-128)
Projection 12.63 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Denver Nuggets check in as the highest scoring offense in the league this year.. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have shot 46.2% on threes (4th-best in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, branding this as a favorable matchup.. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets.. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games, which should raise possessions for the Nuggets.. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers may be a good one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (most in the NBA).
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Tue, Mar 17 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Nique Clifford logo
Nique Clifford u11.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 9.89 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Sacramento Kings have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.
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