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 12, 2024:
*Race to 10 records accurate as of March 11
Boston Celtics Vs. Utah Jazz
The Game: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz, 9 p.m. ET
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | -170 | 39-24 |
| Utah Jazz | +132 | 25-39 |
Pick: Boston Celtics -170
The Boston Celtics are a perfect 4-0 in the Race to 10 during their ongoing five-game road trip which concludes on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.
Utah has dropped its last two in this department, which will now grow to three as the red-hot Celtics keep their aforementioned streak alive.
Houston Rockets Vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Game: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | -125 | 28-36 |
| San Antonio Spurs | -102 | 37-27 |
Pick: San Antonio Spurs -102
The Houston Rockets are 2-1 SU in 2023-24 against their fellow Southwest Division patrons, but just 1-2 in the Race to 10. The lone win did come during the second game of the season back in October, though.
The San Antonio Spurs are the safer play with the much stronger Race to 10 record, and while playing on the second night of a back-to-back slate, do have the advantage of competing on their home floor tonight.
Washington Wizards Vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Game: Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
| Team | Odds | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | -130 | 32-32 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +102 | 37-28 |
Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +102
A 2-2 record SU for the Memphis Grizzlies over their last four games, despite dropping their last two, is actually their best stretch in nearly a month.
They've prevailed in the Race to 10 three times during that span, and now face a Washington Wizards team that's actually won three in a row with that wager. Let's roll with the Grizzlies, though, for the lone underdog pick of the night.
