Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 4, 2026
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Tue, Mar 3 • 10:30 PM ET
Rui Hachimura o8.5 Points Scored (-103)
Rui Hachimura is at his best when the L.A. stars are on the floor and drawing extra attention from the defense. Tonight's game is the first time in a long time that L.A. has had all its weapons at 100%. New Orleans allows 43.4% of its points against from 3-pointers and Rui has scored twin 14-point efforts in his two matchups with NOLA this season. He’s forecast for as many as 12 points tonight.
LeBron James o5.5 Total Assists (-150)
James has dished out six or more dimes just twice in the six post-break outings with his potential assists slipping from 12.0 pre-break to 8.7 in this current span. That said, the New Orleans Pelicans defense is dreadful and allows an average of 28 assists. LeBron’s forecasts range from 6.2 to 7.5 assists and he handed out eight the last time he faced NOLA.
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Tue, Mar 3 • 11:00 PM ET
SAC (+375)
The Phoenix Suns hit the road after playing eight of nine at home, while the Sacramento Kings are back home after five straight on the road. Phoenix is just 3-6-1 ATS across its last 10, and the Kings will be motivated to avoid the season sweep by a division rival after dropping three straight to Phoenix. The team with the fewest wins in the Association can complete the upset as the double-digit home dog, making this a calculated, home-run wager.
Maxime Raynaud Record a Double-Double (Yes: +105)
The Sacramento Kings are missing Domantas Sabonis and Dylan Cardwell, which means Maxime Raynaud will see ample playing time, leading to a productive night as a scorer and rebounder. Raynaud has 12 double-doubles on the season, and four of them have come across his last six outings.
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