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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 22, 2026

LA Clippers logo LAC @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Sat, Mar 21 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists
Cooper Flagg logo Cooper Flagg o33.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-115)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

Flagg has fallen behind Kon Knueppel in the Rookie of the Year race, but he’s poised to finish strong for the Mavs. With the keys to the offense and great size on the boards, he’s gone past this combo O/U number in three of his last four games. His scoring will be the driver for this Over, and that’s a nice volume play. Flagg has taken 17+ shots in 12 of his last 17 games, and he’s averaging 22.5 PPG in his past four outings. Even if Kawhi Leonard returns for the Clippers, Flagg can still stuff the stat sheet.

Points Scored
Kawhi Leonard logo
Kawhi Leonard u27.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 26.18 (Under)
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Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against Dallas is a hard one for three-point shots; when the Dallas Mavericks are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged the least threes per game in the NBA this year (0.8).. The 2nd-slowest tempo road team in the league over the last 25 games has been the LA Clippers.. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the league with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Sat, Mar 21 • 9:30 PM ET
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Points Scored
KF
Kyle Filipowski o14.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 16.93 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Kyle Filipowski has notched 16.2 points per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 5.0 more than he's notched overall this season at home.. The Utah Jazz will likely see a spike in possessions today from sharing the court with the 7th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers).. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 9th-best in in the league on their home court with 11.8 offensive boards per game this year.
Total Rebounds
John Konchar logo
John Konchar o3.5 Total Rebounds (+105)
Projection 4.36 (Over)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Utah Jazz will likely see a spike in possessions today from sharing the court with the 7th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers).. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz grade out 9th-best in in the league on their home court with 11.8 offensive boards per game this year.
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Phoenix Suns logo PHO Sat, Mar 21 • 10:00 PM ET
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Points Scored
Devin Booker logo Devin Booker o27.5 Points Scored (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Over his last 10 games, Devin Booker has averaged 30.3 points. In that span, he scored 28+ six times and finished with 27 twice more. He provided 27 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 10.

Milwaukee’s defense has been dreadful over the last 10 games, surrendering the fifth-most points (120.5), most three-pointers )16.9) and third-highest three-point percentage (39%), while sporting the 29th-ranked defensive rating (123.3). Booker should be motivated to get his team back on track after four straight losses, and I expect him to take advantage of this highly-favorable matchup at home.

Points Scored
Kyle Kuzma logo
Kyle Kuzma u11.5 Points Scored (-107)
Projection 9.71 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a challenging one for three-point shots; opposing starting PFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.1%).. The Phoenix Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to fewer plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Sun, Mar 22 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Spread
Sacramento Kings logo SAC -3.5 (-125)
Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped six straight and now face the Sacramento Kings without their leading scorer, Michael Porter. The Kings have won and covered in five of the last six meetings between these teams, and I’ll roll with the Kings to cover. 

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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Phoenix Suns logo PHO Sun, Mar 22 • 9:00 PM ET
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MoneyLine
Toronto Raptors logo TOR (-125)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

The Toronto Raptors have won three of their last four games and are getting strong scoring production from Brandon Ingram. The Phoenix Suns enter on a four-game losing streak and continue to deal with injuries. Look for the Raps to sweep the season series.

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