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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 23, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Mon, Mar 23 • 7:00 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Isaiah Hartenstein logo
Isaiah Hartenstein o7.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 9.81 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to shooting, the Thunder's impressive 119.3 points per game while playing on the road settles in as the 4th-best in the league this year.. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team.. The 76ers have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost plays for the Thunder.
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona o5.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 7.38 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games when playing at home.. The 76ers will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Thunder).. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Mon, Mar 23 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u22.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 17.74 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Pistons have been the least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when it comes to shot attempts from beyond the arc.. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 20 games.. The Detroit Pistons are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays today from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).
Points Scored
Ausar Thompson logo
Ausar Thompson o9.5 Points Scored (-123)
Projection 11.14 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, identifying this as a positive matchup.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Orlando Magic logo ORL Mon, Mar 23 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 9 Computer Picks
Spread
Indiana Pacers logo IND +13.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Pacers are terrible. No one would question that. And the Magic will certainly win, handing Indiana its 17th consecutive loss. But Orlando has only been favored by 11 or more points three times this season, and it's gone 1-2 against the spread in those games. The Magic have also lost four straight and have struggled to put opponents away. Blowouts aren't the name of their game, and while this should be a comfortable victory, the spread is a tad too big

Points Scored
Andrew Nembhard logo
Andrew Nembhard u16.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.73 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Magic have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Pacers.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Magic, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ Miami Heat logo MIA Mon, Mar 23 • 7:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
PL
Pelle Larsson u12.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 9.87 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Miami Heat's lackluster 31.2% rate of successful threes rates 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have tallied 8.6 points per game (lowest in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, identifying this as a hard matchup for offensive performance.
Points Scored
Davion Mitchell logo
Davion Mitchell u9.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 7.67 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Miami Heat's lackluster 31.2% rate of successful threes rates 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Mon, Mar 23 • 7:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Ty Jerome logo
Ty Jerome u21.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 17.47 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
As a team, the Memphis Grizzlies have been poor at drawing fouls when playing away from home: 7th-worst in the league this year, drawing a lowly 21.9 foul shot attempts per game.. Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the league) against the Atlanta Hawks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
Points Scored
GG Jackson logo
GG Jackson u17.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 14.78 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As a team, the Memphis Grizzlies have been poor at drawing fouls when playing away from home: 7th-worst in the league this year, drawing a lowly 21.9 foul shot attempts per game.
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Houston Rockets logo HOU @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Mon, Mar 23 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 6 Computer Picks
Total
Houston Rockets logo Chicago Bulls logo u227.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Rockets are the second-most methodical team in the Association, and they can dictate pace against the Bulls, who play fast and loose on offense. Houston struggles to cover big spreads, though, so I like that narrative to manifest in another Under, despite the lower total.

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Matas Buzelis logo
Matas Buzelis u18.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 16.37 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against the Rockets is a hard one for threes; the opposition's starting PFs have compiled the lowest three percentage in the league this year (21.7%).. The Chicago Bulls are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from squaring off against the slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with just 10.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Mon, Mar 23 • 9:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
CW
Cody Williams u13.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 11.5 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of shots from downtown, the Utah Jazz's subpar 35.0% rate of converted threes comes in as the 10th-weakest in the NBA this year.. The Jazz will likely see a decline in opportunities today from facing the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Toronto Raptors).. The matchup against the Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted just 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (2nd-least in the NBA).
Points Scored
KF
Kyle Filipowski u13.5 Points Scored (-103)
Projection 12.03 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of shots from downtown, the Utah Jazz's subpar 35.0% rate of converted threes comes in as the 10th-weakest in the NBA this year.. The Jazz will likely see a decline in opportunities today from facing the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Toronto Raptors).
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Mon, Mar 23 • 9:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
De'Anthony Melton logo
De'Anthony Melton u15.5 Points Scored (-108)
Projection 13.7 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In regard to shooting, the Warriors's lackluster 108.4 points per game comes in as the 3rd-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The 8th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Warriors.. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.8 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.
Points Scored
Ryan Nembhard logo
Ryan Nembhard o7.5 Points Scored (+102)
Projection 8.75 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In regard to scoring, the Dallas Mavericks's excellent 119.4 points per game comes in as the 6th-best in the league over the last 5 games.. The Mavericks have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Mon, Mar 23 • 10:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Nolan Traore logo
Nolan Traore u12.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 10.5 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 29.8% on three-pointers (3rd-worst in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, designating this as a hard matchup.. The 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 5thworst in in the league as the visting team with just 10.0 offensive boards per game this year.
Points Scored
Ziaire Williams logo
Ziaire Williams u11.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.03 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest three percentage in the league this year (29.6%).. The 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 5thworst in in the league as the visting team with just 10.0 offensive boards per game this year.
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ LA Clippers logo LAC Mon, Mar 23 • 10:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Ryan Rollins logo
Ryan Rollins u18.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 16.42 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 42.1% on shot attempts from the field (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Clippers, designating this as a difficult matchup.. The 6th-slowest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks rank 1stworst in in the league with only 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) against the Clippers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
Total Rebounds
John Collins logo
John Collins u6.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
Projection 5.87 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Bucks have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Clippers.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA playing at home with just 8.2 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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