For all NBA games scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER you need to strongly consider making:
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Recent Picks: March 20, 2024 (2-1)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Cavaliers ML | 107-104 Heat | L | -1 |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors | Kings ATS -11 | 123-89 Kings | W | 0.90 |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors | OVER 219 Total Points | 253 Total Points | W | 0.90 |
| Overall | 2-1 | 0.8 |
Season Picks: Since Jan. 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 14-22 | -9.64 |
| Spread | 19-19 | -1.42 |
| OVER/UNDER | 19-18 | -0.71 |
| Overall | 52-59 (46.8%) | -11.77 |
New Orleans Pelicans Vs. Orlando Magic
The Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | -3 (-108) | -136 | O 207 (-110) |
| Orlando Magic | +3 (-112) | +118 | U 207 (-110) |
Pick: Orlando Magic ML
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the darlings of the Association over the past several weeks, winning three in a row, seven of their last eight, and eight of their last 10 SU to climb to within one game of home-court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.
Oddsmakers see incredible potential for New Orleans to fall at the Kia Center, and rightfully so as evident by the narrow odds both with the spread and moneyline. The Orlando Magic are no slouches themselves as they're tied for the second-longest winning streak in the Eastern Conference at four games.
This will prove to be a huge test for the Magic, though, as despite their winning ways, their last 10 victories have all come against teams with losing records. There's greater value in taking Orlando here as the underdogs, and it has defeated New Orleans on three-straight occasions dating back to the 2021-22 campaign.
Chicago Bulls Vs. Houston Rockets
The Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +4 (-112) | +146 | O 219.5 (-110) |
| Houston Rockets | -4 (-108) | -174 | U 219.5 (-110) |
Pick: Houston Rockets ATS -4
Like the Magic, the Houston Rockets have been winning a ton of games lately with a six-game winning streak that's pulled them to within three games of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
For bettors looking to wager on the spread, the big takeaway here is that Houston has successfully covered with a 9-1 record over its last 10 games which coincides with an 8-2 record SU.
Don't doubt the Rockets' ability to keep this momentum going, especially against a Chicago Bulls squad that's covered the spread just twice in their last six games. Winning by at least four points isn't too much for Houston to handle, considering its prevailed by double digits in three-straight games.
Atlanta Hawks Vs. Phoenix Suns
The Game: Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns, 10:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +9.5 (-112) | +320 | O 225.5 (-110) |
| Phoenix Suns | -9.5 (-108) | -405 | U 225.5 (-110) |
Pick: UNDER 225.5 Total Points
All signs point towards the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns hitting the UNDER at the Footprint Center, so trust the numbers.
The Suns are playing on the second night of a back-to-back slate after hitting the UNDER on Wednesday against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, marking the 12th time in 15 games the total has gone UNDER for them.
The Hawks, meanwhile, rank 20th overall in March in points per game at 107.9, which explains why they've hit the UNDER in five of their last seven outings as well.
