For all NBA games scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER you need to strongly consider making:
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Recent Picks: March 4, 2024 (0-3)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Clippers ATS +5.5 | 113-106 Bucks | L | -1 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings | Kings ML | 113-109 Bulls | L | -1 |
| Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz | UNDER 240.5 Total Points | 242 Total Points | L | -1 |
| Overall | 0-3 | L | -3 |
Season Picks: Since Jan. 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 8-16 | -9.01 |
| Spread | 13-13 | -0.85 |
| OVER/UNDER | 13-12 | -0.11 |
| Overall | 34-41 | -9.97 |
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Game: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | -8 (-110) | -330 | O 217 (-110) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +8 (-110) | +265 | U 217 (-110) |
Pick: Boston Celtics ATS -8
Taking the Boston Celtics to win in any regard feels like a sure-fire bet these days, as the team has won 11 in a row SU and has covered the spread in each of their last six games.
There's a smidge of hesitancy tonight, though, as Jaylen Brown (left knee contusion) and Kristaps Porzingis (left quad contusion) are both listed as questionable. Losing both players would hinder Boston's chances on the road, but we also need to take into account that Donovan Mitchell is out for the Cleveland Cavaliers with a knee injury and Max Strus won't suit up either due to a strained right knee, as well.
With Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert also ruled questionable with respective elbow injuries, Cleveland may not have enough at its disposal to contend with the hottest team in the league.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | -2.5 (-112) | -146 | O 217 (-110) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +2.5 (-108) | +124 | U 217 (-110) |
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers ML
An encouraging road win over the Mavericks on Sunday creates some momentum for the Philadelphia 76ers as they head into the Barclays Center to battle a Brooklyn Nets squad that just lost to the Memphis Grizzlies' skeleton crew.
Philadelphia has strung together six-straight wins in Brooklyn, as well, although most of those victories came with Joel Embiid in the lineup. The Nets did drop 136 points on the Sixers back on Feb. 3 in the City of Brotherly Love, mind you, but Philly's lineup has added reinforcements since then in the form of Buddy Hield, Cameron Payne, and Kyle Lowry.
Even with three wins in their last five games, trusting Brooklyn is tough to do after its performance against Memphis.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Game: Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | +4.5 (-110) | +148 | O 246 (-110) |
| Dallas Mavericks | -4.5 (-110) | -178 | U 246 (-110) |
Pick: UNDER 246 Total Points
Two of the Association's seven-best offenses colliding at the American Airlines Center should feel like more of a shoo-in to hit the OVER than it currently does.
The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks combined for 244 total points on Feb. 25 in a 133-111 win for Dallas, so repeating that with an extra three points doesn't seem impossible.
The total has gone UNDER in five of Indiana's last six games, though, as well as 13 of the Mavericks' last 20 outings. This has also been the case for six of the Pacers' last seven road games, as well.
