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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 7, 2026

Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN Sat, Mar 7 • 3:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Anthony Edwards logo
Anthony Edwards u29.5 Points Scored (-117)
Projection 26.97 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Orlando Magic have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.. The Timberwolves have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Total Assists
Jalen Suggs logo
Jalen Suggs u5.5 Total Assists (+108)
Projection 4.63 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The 7th-least up-tempo tempo road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Orlando Magic.
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Sat, Mar 7 • 6:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Duncan Robinson logo
Duncan Robinson o10.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 12.48 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.2).. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Detroit Pistons rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u18.5 Points Scored (-108)
Projection 16.9 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Detroit Pistons rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league while on their home court this year as it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc.. The 9th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pistons.. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the NBA this year, which should decrease possessions for the Pistons.
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Sat, Mar 7 • 6:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona u7.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 5.45 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the 76ers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA when playing on the road with only 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
Total Rebounds
AB
Adem Bona u6.5 Total Rebounds (-125)
Projection 4.79 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the 76ers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA when playing on the road with only 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Sat, Mar 7 • 8:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Myles Turner logo
Myles Turner o8.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 12.54 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league as the home team this year.. The Milwaukee Bucks will likely see a rise in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Utah Jazz).
Points Scored
Brice Sensabaugh logo
Brice Sensabaugh u16.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 14.27 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Utah Jazz rank as the 5th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA as the away team this year.. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Jazz.
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LA Clippers logo LAC @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Sat, Mar 7 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
JW Jaylen Wells o13.5 Points Scored (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
Zak Hanshew image
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Jaylen Wells is scoring a career-best 12.7 points per game on the season, though his scoring average is up over the last month. Across his last 14 games, Wells has averaged 15.9 points, and he’s dropped 20.3 across his last three.

In that span, Wells scored 14+ eight times overall and in three of six at home. In three matchups with the Clippers, Wells posted scoring totals of 16, 17 and 13. The Grizzlies are sharing the love on offense, but Wells has been the most consistent scoring option over the last five weeks.

Points Scored
Derrick Jones Jr. logo
Derrick Jones Jr. u12.5 Points Scored (-104)
Projection 10.36 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 3.0 3-point attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, resulting in a tough matchup.. The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year.. The LA Clippers check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Sat, Mar 7 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Points and Rebounds
Chet Holmgren logo Chet Holmgren o27.5 Points and Rebounds (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
Zak Hanshew image
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Chet Holmgren has been on a tear, and with Isaiah Hartenstein sidelined, I expect him to continue his strong play against a depleted Warriors frontcourt at home. Holmgren has averaged 27.9 points+rebounds in 24 games without Hartenstein, hitting the Over on this line 13 times. 

Over his last six games, Holmgren has averaged 16.3 points and 12.2 rebounds, averaging 16 points and 18 boards in his last two home games. He’s reached the Over in four of his last five home games and delivered 28+ points+rebounds in all three matchups with Golden State.

Points Scored
De'Anthony Melton logo
De'Anthony Melton u16.5 Points Scored (-124)
Projection 14.48 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors's subpar 112.7 points per game on the road measures as the 8th-weakest in the league this year.. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, struggling to get to the foul line.
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