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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Fri, Mar 13 • 7:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Marcus Sasser logo
Marcus Sasser u8.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 5.18 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Pistons have been the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc.. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 4.3 shots made from the field per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, labeling this as a difficult matchup.. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u19.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 17.15 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Pistons have been the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc.. The Pistons have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.
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New York Knicks logo NY @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Fri, Mar 13 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jalen Brunson logo
Jalen Brunson u26.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 23.82 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 4.6 three attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Pacers, branding this as a difficult matchup.. The 5th-slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the New York Knicks.. With respect to drawing fouls, the New York Knicks's poor 21.2 foul shots per game as the road team ranks 4th-worst in the NBA this year.
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Jarace Walker logo
Jarace Walker u13.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 11.96 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New York Knicks).. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.. The matchup vs. New York may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad (7th-least in the NBA).
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Fri, Mar 13 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Devin Booker logo
Devin Booker u26.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 23.99 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 2nd-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Suns.. The Raptors have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.. In regard to drawing fouls, the Phoenix Suns's subpar 17.8 free throw attempts per game as the away team settles in as the worst in the NBA over the last 25 games.. The matchup against the Toronto Raptors may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 1.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games (least in the league).
Total Rebounds
Royce O'Neale logo
Royce O'Neale o4.5 Total Rebounds (+120)
Projection 5.05 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Suns grade out best in in the NBA with 14.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Fri, Mar 13 • 7:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Points Scored
James Harden logo James Harden o21.5 Points Scored (-125)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
Chris Faria image
Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

James Harden is fresh off his first 30-point game in nearly two months. He's scored 20+ points in five of his last seven outings, and Over 21.5 points in two of his last five.

The Mavericks have just three wins in their last 21 games while allowing 120.2 papg over that span – the fifth-worst mark in the NBA.

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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Mar 13 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
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Reed Sheppard u15.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 13.7 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Rockets rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games playing at home.. The 2nd-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Rockets.
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Saddiq Bey logo
Saddiq Bey u17.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 15.75 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to scoring, the Pelicans's subpar 113.0 points per game without the home court advantage measures as the 10th-lowest in the NBA this year.. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a tough one for three-point shots; opposing starting PFs have put up the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%).. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Rockets).
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Fri, Mar 13 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
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Utah Jazz logo Portland Trail Blazers logo o235.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

Even without a few key pieces, the Jazz continue to push the pace, score efficiently, and play little to no defense. Dropping 117 on the Knicks — a Top-6 defensive team — is impressive, and Utah shouldn’t have much trouble finding points against Portland’s 18th-ranked defense. On the other end, the Blazers should generate plenty of offense as well against the Jazz’s league-worst defense.

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Cody Williams o8.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.65 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Cody Williams has averaged 11.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 more than he's averaged over the course of the year.. The 3rd-fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Utah Jazz.. The Utah Jazz will likely see a spike in plays in this game from facing the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.. The matchup against Portland is a good one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.0 foul shots per game this year when the Portland Trail Blazers are on their home court (7th-most in the NBA).
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Fri, Mar 13 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Anthony Edwards logo Anthony Edwards o29.5 Points Scored (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 24 minutes ago
Zak Hanshew image
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Anthony Edwards has taken his scoring to the next level, and his offensive prowess will be on full display tonight. Ant-Man is averaging 27.2 points per game at home and 31.8 on the road. He's scored 30+ in 31 of 56 games, including 19 of 27 away games.

Edwards dropped 32 in his first meeting with the Golden State Warriors, and he should have no problem getting 30 again. The Warriors lack size and physicality to throw at Edwards, and with Moses Moody out and De’Anthony Melton banged up, he could find some breathing room on the perimeter.

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Donte DiVincenzo logo
Donte DiVincenzo o10.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 12.42 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while on the road.. The matchup against the Golden State Warriors is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 6th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (38.4%).. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games while on the road.. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 7.2 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Warriors, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.
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Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ LA Clippers logo LAC Fri, Mar 13 • 10:30 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Matas Buzelis logo
Matas Buzelis u21.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 16.68 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 0.9 three-pointers per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, making this a hard matchup.. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
Josh Giddey logo
Josh Giddey u20.5 Points Scored (-132)
Projection 17.04 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 11.6 shot attempts per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Clippers, making this a difficult matchup.. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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