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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE Mon, Mar 9 • 7:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Quentin Grimes logo
Quentin Grimes u17.5 Points Scored (+110)
Projection 15.24 (Under)
Best Odds
u18.5 -122 DraftKings
Pick made: 43 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u18.5  -122
u17.5  +110
u18.5  -132
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u18.5  -122
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).. Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
-122 at DraftKings
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona o7.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 8.92 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 +101 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  +101
o7.5  -105
o7.5  -106
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o7.5  -109
The 76ers rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the away team.. The 8th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the 76ers.
+101 at DraftKings
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Denver Nuggets logo DEN @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Mon, Mar 9 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Cameron Johnson logo
Cameron Johnson o9.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 11.8 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -128
o9.5  -125
o9.5  -130
o9.5  -165
o9.5  -148
In regard to offense, the Nuggets's fantastic 120.2 points per game comes in as the highest in the league this year.. The 2nd-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Denver Nuggets.. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Nuggets.. The matchup against Oklahoma may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Thunder have the home court advantage (7th-most in the league).
-125 at bet365
Total Rebounds
Jaylin Williams logo
Jaylin Williams u7.5 Total Rebounds (+104)
Projection 6.67 (Under)
Best Odds
u7.5 +104 FanDuel
Pick made: 7 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u7.5  +101
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u7.5  +104
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u7.5  -103
The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
+104 at FanDuel
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Mon, Mar 9 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Terance Mann logo
Terance Mann o8.5 Points Scored (+101)
Projection 10.67 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 +101 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o8.5  +101
o8.5  -105
o8.5  -104
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o8.5  -107
The Brooklyn Nets check in as the 8th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc.. The Nets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).. The matchup against Memphis may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Grizzlies are the visiting squad (5th-most in the NBA).
+101 at DraftKings
Total Rebounds
Olivier-Maxence Prosper logo
Olivier-Maxence Prosper u7.5 Total Rebounds (-120)
Projection 5.95 (Under)
Best Odds
u7.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u7.5  -141
u7.5  -120
u7.5  -146
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The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Grizzlies.. The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
-120 at bet365
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Mon, Mar 9 • 9:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
KF
Kyle Filipowski o11.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 13.4 (Over)
Best Odds
o11.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o12.5  +100
o11.5  +100
o12.5  +100
o14.5  +125
o12.5  -108
Kyle Filipowski has scored 14.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.9 higher than he's scored overall this year.. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 14.4 field goal attempts per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Golden State Warriors, identifying this as a favorable matchup.. The 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Utah Jazz.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 12.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.. The matchup vs. Golden State is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 4.9 free throws per game this year when the Golden State Warriors are the visiting squad (8th-most in the NBA).
+100 at bet365
Points Scored
Ace Bailey logo
Ace Bailey o14.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 16.74 (Over)
Best Odds
o14.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o14.5  -119
o14.5  -112
o14.5  -125
o14.5  -135
o14.5  -145
The 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Utah Jazz.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with 12.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.. The matchup against Golden State is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.2 foul shots per game this year when the Golden State Warriors are the visiting squad (5th-most in the NBA).
-112 at bet365
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New York Knicks logo NY @ LA Clippers logo LAC Mon, Mar 9 • 10:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns logo
Karl-Anthony Towns u12.5 Total Rebounds (+108)
Projection 11.19 (Under)
Best Odds
u12.5 +108 Caesars
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u12.5  +102
u12.5  +102
u12.5  -102
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u12.5  +108
The Knicks have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games.. The Knicks are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
+108 at Caesars
3-Pointers Made
Karl-Anthony Towns logo
Karl-Anthony Towns o1.5 3-Pointers Made (+174)
Projection 1.63 (Over)
Best Odds
o1.5 +174 FanDuel
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o1.5  +158
o1.5  +172
o1.5  +174
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o1.5  +135
Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.
+174 at FanDuel
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