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

Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Sun, Mar 22 • 5:00 PM ET
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Record a Double-Double
DC Donovan Clingan Record a Double-Double (Yes: -135)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Donovan Clingan has recorded 31 double-doubles this season, the eighth-most in the NBA. He's had a double-double in six straight games while averaging 15.5 ppg and 12.5 rpb this month.

Points Scored
Cameron Johnson logo
Cameron Johnson o10.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 12.77 (Over)
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Cameron Johnson has tallied 15.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this year.. The Nuggets have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.. The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 8th-quickest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Trail Blazers).
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Sun, Mar 22 • 6:00 PM ET
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Total Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud logo Maxime Raynaud u10.5 Total Rebounds (-130)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Maxime Raynaud is averaging just 7.3 rebounds per game this season, so the line looks a bit ambitious tonight. The rookie has recorded Under 10.5 boards in four of his last five games.

Spread
Sacramento Kings logo SAC -3.5 (-125)
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Pick made: 16 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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Washington Wizards logo WAS @ New York Knicks logo NY Sun, Mar 22 • 7:30 PM ET
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Total
Washington Wizards logo New York Knicks logo o228.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Washington plays at the 3rd-fastest pace in the league, and the combination of a fast tempo and leaky defense is why Washington is 7-3 to the Over in their last 10. 

The New York Knicks offense has been middle of the pack recently, but they’ll get clean looks all night long, and the faster pace ensures enough possessions to push this game Over the game total. 

 

Points Scored
Mikal Bridges logo
Mikal Bridges o12.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 15.45 (Over)
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Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup vs. Washington is a strong one; when the Wizards are on the road, they have given up the 5th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs this year (16.9).. The Knicks are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Wizards).. The Knicks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup against Washington may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Washington Wizards are the visiting squad (8th-most in the NBA).
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Sun, Mar 22 • 8:00 PM ET
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Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists
Ayo Dosunmu logo Ayo Dosunmu o26.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-112)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Ayo Dosunmu has stepped up in a big way since Anthony Edwards went down, but he was starting to find his groove with Ant-Man on the court. Across his last five, Dosunmu has averaged 29.6 PRA, hitting the Over on this line three times and finishing with 26 once more.

Over his last three as a starter, Dosunmu ranks second in points, rebounds and assists, first in shot attempts, third in usage and third in minutes. Minnesota’s offense has been humming, and I expect Dosunmu to stay involved as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator.

3-Pointers Made
Jayson Tatum logo Jayson Tatum u2.5 3-Pointers Made (+105)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Jayson Tatum just made his return from a 10-month rehab, and unsurprisingly, hasn't looked great so far. Tatum is shooting 29% from three - well below his career average of 37% - and has made Under 2.5 threes in three of his last four games.

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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)
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Pick made: 16 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.

Points Scored
Scottie Barnes logo
Scottie Barnes o16.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 18.75 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Raptors check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing away from home.. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.
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