Race to 10 bets (first team to score 10 points) are a fast and simple way to place bets for those who aren't exactly keen on waiting until the final buzzer sounds for potential gains or losses.
Here's a look at three Race to 10 bets you need to consider for the NBA's slate of games on Tuesday, March 19, 2024:
*Race to 10 records accurate as of March 18
New Orleans Pelicans Vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | -158 | 41-26 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +124 | 31-37 |
Pick: New Orleans Pelicans, -158
With two wins in a row in the Race to 10, which coincides with six victories across the team's last seven outings SU, the New Orleans Pelicans are riding a wave of momentum which takes them through the Barclays Center for further success.
The Brooklyn Nets got taken to the cleaners with this prop on Jan. 2 against New Orleans falling behind 15-3 early, and will likely encounter a similar fate once again.
Charlotte Hornets Vs. Orlando Magic
The Game: Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | +172 | 25-43 |
| Orlando Magic | -225 | 33-35 |
Pick: Orlando Magic, +172
Taking the Charlotte Hornets in the Race to 10 is taking a shot in the dark, as they currently own the league's worst overall record with that prop.
The Orlando Magic's three-game winning streak SU has also come with three straight wins in the Race to 10. That will reach four on both fronts against the feeble Hornets.
Dallas Mavericks Vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Game: Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | -148 | 43-25 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +116 | 40-28 |
Pick: San Antonio Spurs, +116
The San Antonio Spurs will be the lone underdog pick of the evening, even against a Dallas Mavericks team with a Race to 10 record only bested by the Miami Heat.
Despite being 0-3 against Dallas SU on the season, San Antonio is surprisingly a perfect 3-0 in the Race to 10 across all three encounters.
