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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 16, 2026

Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Mon, Mar 16 • 7:00 PM ET
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL (-135)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Eric Rosales
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Atlanta’s 9-game win streak has been fueled by a defense allowing just 104 points per game, which is no. 2 in the NBA.

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Orlando Magic logo ORL (+116)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
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The Hawks are on a heater, winning nine straight. But, I'll take the Magic to win as a plus-money underdog. Orlando has been the better team on the whole this season, and despite some injuries (notably Franz Wagner), I like the value on the Magic winning straight up.

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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Mon, Mar 16 • 7:30 PM ET
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO +10.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

Despite the Suns losing by 16 the last time they played the Celtics, this spread is too massive. Boston will win, but I like Phoenix to keep it closer as a team that has a rock-solid 39-25-3 ATS record.

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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Mon, Mar 16 • 9:30 PM ET
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL (+110)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

The Los Angeles Lakers have won five straight and eight of their last nine games. In that span, LA owns the second-best offensive rating (122.5), sixth-best defensive rating (110.1) and third-best net rating (12.3). The Houston Rockets rank 19th in offensive rating (112.6), 20th in defensive rating (117.1) and 19th in net rating (-4.5) in that span.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have posted tremendous numbers, with strong support from LeBron James and LA’s supporting cast. The Lakers have the best player on the court, and given their recent form, they have the edge.

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