For all NBA games scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2024, here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER you need to strongly consider making:
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Recent Picks: March 15, 2024 (2-1)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Pelicans ATS -7.5 | 112-104 Pelicans | W | 0.90 |
| Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz | Hawks ML | 124-122 Jazz | L | -1 |
| Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors | UNDER 217 Total Points | 216 Total Points | W | 0.90 |
| Overall | 2-1 | 0.8 |
Season Picks: Since Jan. 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 13-20 | -7.97 |
| Spread | 17-18 | -2.21 |
| OVER/UNDER | 16-18 | -3.41 |
| Overall | 46-56 (45%) | -13.59 |
Miami Heat Vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Game: Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | +2.5 (-112) | +114 | O 209 (-110) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | -2.5 (-108) | -134 | U 209 (-110) |
Pick: Miami Heat ML
Both the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers enter this game with little momentum and perhaps a lack of scoring power at the wing with Jimmy Butler (foot) and Tobias Harris (ankle) each questionable to play.
Yes, Miami has won two in a row and Philadelphia emerged with a victory on Saturday, but those wins came against the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets which isn't an indicator of anything.
The Heat are the underdogs on the road, but even if Butler and Harris are ruled out, they're still defensively sound off to contain a Sixers team that ranks dead last in offense over the last six games at 104.5 points per 100 possessions.
Cleveland Cavaliers Vs. Indiana Pacers
The Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +6.5 (-110) | +210 | O 226.5 (-110) |
| Indiana Pacers | -6.5 (-110) | -255 | U 226.5 (-110) |
Pick: Indiana Pacers ATS -6.5
The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped three of their last four games, and now Donovan Mitchell (knee) won't be available after he just returned to the lineup following a seven-game absence.
To pour salt in the wound, Evan Mobley remains out with an ankle injury, and Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Ty Jerome will also be unavailable due to numerous injuries. Against a hot Indiana Pacers squad that's won three of their last four games SU all by double digits, the odds just aren't in Cleveland's favor.
Indiana has also covered with a 9-2 record ATS in its last 11 matchups with opposition from the Central Division. The Cavaliers' injury report was already enough of a reason to favor the Pacers anyway, but this is the cherry on the sundae.
Atlanta Hawks Vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Game: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +8.5 (-108) | +295 | O 225.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -8.5 (-112) | -370 | U 225.5 (-110) |
Pick: OVER 225.5 Total Points
The 225.5-point total signals oddsmakers liking the chances of Anthony Davis being able to take the floor after exiting Saturday's game with an eye abrasion which is reportedly "feeling better."
Assuming he plays, the Los Angeles Lakers have hit the OVER in four of their last five games overall and five of six at Crypto.com Arena.
The Atlanta Hawks did play last night, mind you, but they're still averaging a respectable 107.2 points per game over their last five outings despite their slew of injuries.
