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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 28, 2026

Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Fri, Mar 27 • 10:00 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
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Cooper Flagg u23.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 20.59 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PGs have shot for the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%).. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Max Christie o10.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 12.68 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Mavericks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on field goal attempts (highest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, branding this as a good matchup.. The 3rd-quickest tempo road team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks.. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court, which should increase possessions for the Mavericks.. The matchup against the Trail Blazers may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the league).
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Washington Wizards logo WAS @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Fri, Mar 27 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Gui Santos logo Gui Santos o15.5 Points Scored (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Over his last 12 games, Gui Santos has averaged 16.5 points, going for 16+ seven times and exactly 15 points once more. Santos has scored at least 16 in two straight games, including his career-high 31-point eruption against the Nets on Wednesday.

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Kristaps Porzingis o21.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 24.57 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Warriors will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Washington Wizards).. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Fri, Mar 27 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Total Assists
LeBron James logo LeBron James o6.5 Total Assists (-125)
Best Odds
Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

With the lowly Nets in town and the Lakers laying -16.5, Luka Doncic could sit out after playing major minutes this month. Without Luka, LeBron James slides into a primary ball-handling role and with those touches comes a boost in potential assists. James has dished out 12, 10, 10 and eight assists the last four games without Doncic and his projections already sit north of seven assists - with Luka in the lineup. I like the value of grabbing this now before official news on Luka comes out.

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Drake Powell logo
Drake Powell o9.5 Points Scored (+145)
Projection 11 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
With respect to 3-point attempts, the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.. The matchup against Los Angeles may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Los Angeles Lakers have the home court advantage (10th-most in the NBA).
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