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New York Knicks logo NY @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Fri, Mar 20 • 7:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Drake Powell logo
Drake Powell o7.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 9.36 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 -104 FanDuel
Pick made: 40 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -107
o7.5  -110
o7.5  -104
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o7.5  -110
o7.5  -105
When it comes to three-point attempts, the 10th-most aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Nets.. This year, opposing starting SGs have shot 44.7% on threes (highest in the league) vs. the Knicks, resulting in a strong matchup.
-104 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Landry Shamet logo
Landry Shamet o9.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 12.23 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o10.5  -104
o9.5  -125
o9.5  -130
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o9.5  -134
o9.5  -130
In comparison to last year's 5.1 mark, Landry Shamet's points per game have surged this year to 9.8.. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 6.2 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, making this a good matchup.. The New York Knicks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
-125 at bet365
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Fri, Mar 20 • 7:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u23.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 18.1 (Under)
Best Odds
u23.5 -102 FanDuel
Pick made: 36 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u23.5  -116
u23.5  -112
u23.5  -102
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u23.5  -113
u23.5  -115
In terms of three-point shots, the Pistons's feeble 11.0 successful threes per game ranks 3rd-worst in the NBA this year.. The 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons.. The Detroit Pistons will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from competing against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Warriors).
-102 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Brandin Podziemski logo
Brandin Podziemski o12.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 14.79 (Over)
Best Odds
o12.5 -110 DraftKings
Pick made: 44 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o12.5  -110
o12.5  -112
o12.5  -114
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o12.5  -114
o12.5  -115
Brandin Podziemski has compiled 18.4 points per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 5.8 more than he's compiled in all games this season on the road.. The Golden State Warriors check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. the Pistons may be a good one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the NBA).
-110 at DraftKings
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Mar 20 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
MoneyLine
Atlanta Hawks logo ATL (+137)
Best Odds
 +145 bet365
Pick made: 16 hours ago
Trevor Knapp image
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
 +140
 +145
 +144
 +140
 +143
 +140

Atlanta is red-hot, having won 11 straight and going 9-1 ATS over its last 10 games. With Houston losing three of its last four, back the road team in the Space City.

Points Scored
Tari Eason logo
Tari Eason o9.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 13.15 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -130 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -131
o10.5  -120
o9.5  -130
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o9.5  -157
o9.5  -130
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 55.3% on shots from the field (highest in the NBA) vs. the Hawks, branding this as a favorable matchup.. The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league this year (the Atlanta Hawks).. The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
-130 at FanDuel
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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN Fri, Mar 20 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
DC
Donovan Clingan u12.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.91 (Under)
Best Odds
u12.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u12.5  -121
u12.5  -110
u11.5  +102
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u12.5  -122
u12.5  -130
The Trail Blazers rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games as the visting team.
-110 at bet365
Points Scored
Jerami Grant logo
Jerami Grant o16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 18.73 (Over)
Best Odds
o16.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o16.5  -122
o16.5  -112
o16.5  -128
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o16.5  -125
o16.5  -125
Compared to last year's 14.4 rate, Jerami Grant's points per game have risen this year to 18.5.. The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year.. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which should lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 14.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
-112 at bet365
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Fri, Mar 20 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Ty Jerome logo
Ty Jerome u18.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 16.26 (Under)
Best Odds
u19.5 -132 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u18.5  -108
u18.5  -105
u19.5  -132
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u18.5  -108
u18.5  -115
In regard to shooting, the Memphis Grizzlies's unimpressive 44.4% field goal rate measures as the 4th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games.. The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Grizzlies.. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
-132 at FanDuel
Total Rebounds
Payton Pritchard logo
Payton Pritchard o3.5 Total Rebounds (+122)
Projection 4.08 (Over)
Best Odds
o3.5 +122 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o3.5  +117
o3.5  +122
o3.5  +116
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o3.5  +115
o3.5  +120
The Grizzlies have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which should raise possessions for the Boston Celtics.. The Celtics have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
+122 at bet365
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Fri, Mar 20 • 9:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Scottie Barnes logo
Scottie Barnes o16.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 18.45 (Over)
Best Odds
o16.5 -106 FanDuel
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o16.5  -123
o16.5  -115
o16.5  -106
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o16.5  -113
o16.5  -115
The Toronto Raptors rank as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league over the last 15 games when playing away from home.. The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).
-106 at FanDuel
Total Rebounds
Scottie Barnes logo
Scottie Barnes o6.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
Projection 7.87 (Over)
Best Odds
o6.5 +110 bet365
Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o6.5  -128
o6.5  +110
o6.5  -122
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o6.5  -145
o6.5  -115
The Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).
+110 at bet365
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