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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 14, 2026

Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Sat, Mar 14 • 1:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Quentin Grimes logo
Quentin Grimes u20.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 18.29 (Under)
Best Odds
u20.5 -110 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
u20.5  -110
u20.5  -110
u19.5  -112
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u19.5  -108
With respect to offense, the Philadelphia 76ers's lackluster 45.8% field goal percentage at home settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year.. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the 76ers.. The matchup against Brooklyn may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted just 0.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Nets are the visiting squad (least in the league).
-110 at DraftKings
Points Scored
Dominick Barlow logo
Dominick Barlow u11.5 Points Scored (-131)
Projection 9.8 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 -131 DraftKings
Pick made: 37 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u11.5  -131
u10.5  -112
u11.5  -138
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u11.5  -134
With respect to offense, the Philadelphia 76ers's lackluster 45.8% field goal percentage at home settles in as the 3rd-fewest in the NBA this year.. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have put up 11.4 points per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, branding this as a tough matchup for offensive productivity.. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the 76ers.. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 1.9 free throws per game this year when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting squad (least in the NBA).
-131 at DraftKings
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Sat, Mar 14 • 3:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Kyle Kuzma logo
Kyle Kuzma u11.5 Points Scored (-123)
Projection 9.98 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 -123 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
u11.5  -123
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u10.5  -104
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u10.5  -104
The 6th-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup vs. the Hawks may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.0 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the league).
-123 at DraftKings
Total Rebounds
CJ McCollum logo
CJ McCollum o3.5 Total Rebounds (+101)
Projection 4.05 (Over)
Best Odds
o3.5 +118 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o3.5  +113
o3.5  -105
o3.5  +118
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o3.5  +114
The 2nd-speediest pace team in the league this year has been the Atlanta Hawks.
+118 at FanDuel
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Charlotte Hornets logo CHA @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Sat, Mar 14 • 3:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Dylan Harper logo
Dylan Harper o8.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 10.59 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -122 FanDuel
Pick made: 39 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -111
o9.5  -115
o8.5  -122
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o9.5  -120
In terms of offense, the Spurs's exceptional 122.4 points per game places most in the league over the last 20 games.. The 9th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Spurs.
-122 at FanDuel
Total Assists
Devin Vassell logo
Devin Vassell o1.5 Total Assists (-194)
Projection 2.7 (Over)
Best Odds
o2.5 +146 FanDuel
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o2.5  +140
o2.5  +135
o2.5  +146
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o2.5  +144
The 9th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Spurs.
+146 at FanDuel
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Washington Wizards logo WAS @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Sat, Mar 14 • 6:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jayson Tatum logo
Jayson Tatum u22.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 19.64 (Under)
Best Odds
u22.5 -110 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u22.5  -112
u22.5  -115
u22.5  -110
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u22.5  -112
The Celtics have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.. As a team, the Boston Celtics have been poor at getting to the charity stripe: worst in the league this year, averaging just 18.2 foul shot attempts per game.
-110 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Neemias Queta logo
Neemias Queta o9.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 11.79 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -120
o9.5  -110
o9.5  -130
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o9.5  -141
The Wizards have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Celtics.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league while at home with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
-110 at bet365
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Miami Heat logo MIA Sat, Mar 14 • 8:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
KW
Kel'el Ware u13.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 11.33 (Under)
Best Odds
u13.5 +101 Caesars
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u13.5  -102
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u13.5  +101
Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have posted 15.1 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, making this a difficult matchup for offensive efficiency.. The matchup vs. Orlando may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Magic are on the road (3rd-least in the NBA).
+101 at Caesars
Points Scored
Jaime Jaquez Jr. logo
Jaime Jaquez Jr. u15.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 13.25 (Under)
Best Odds
u15.5 -106 FanDuel
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u15.5  -120
u15.5  -106
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u15.5  -113
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Denver Nuggets logo DEN @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Sat, Mar 14 • 8:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Cameron Johnson logo
Cameron Johnson o9.5 Points Scored (-111)
Projection 11.5 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -111 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o10.5  -104
o10.5  -110
o9.5  -111
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o9.5  -127
With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's impressive 122.7 points per game on the road measures as the best in the league this year.. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, making this a favorable matchup.. The 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets.
-111 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Christian Braun logo
Christian Braun o10.5 Points Scored (-128)
Projection 12.5 (Over)
Best Odds
o10.5 -128 FanDuel
Pick made: 37 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -121
o11.5  -120
o10.5  -128
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o11.5  -112
Christian Braun has notched 13.4 points per game over the last 5 games away from home, 4.5 higher than he's notched over the course of the season on the road.. With respect to offense, the Denver Nuggets's impressive 122.7 points per game on the road measures as the best in the league this year.. The 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nuggets.. The matchup against Los Angeles may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Lakers have the home court advantage (10th-most in the league).
-128 at FanDuel
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ LA Clippers logo LAC Sat, Mar 14 • 10:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Precious Achiuwa logo
Precious Achiuwa o8.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 12.22 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -125 FanDuel
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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o9.5  -120
o8.5  -125
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o8.5  -125
Precious Achiuwa has tallied 15.9 points per game over the last 10 games, 7.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.. The Kings have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Clippers have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more plays for the Sacramento Kings.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing on the road with 14.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Clippers, easily managing to draw fouls.
-125 at FanDuel
Total Rebounds
Precious Achiuwa logo
Precious Achiuwa o5.5 Total Rebounds (-111)
Projection 7.6 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 -111 FanDuel
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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o5.5  -145
o5.5  -111
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o5.5  -113
The Kings have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Clippers have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more plays for the Sacramento Kings.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing on the road with 14.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
-111 at FanDuel
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