NBA Race to 10 Bets Tonight: Kings To Start Hot vs. Lowly Wizards

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 Thursday, March 21, 2024:

*Race to 10 records accurate as of March 20

Sacramento Kings Vs. Washington Wizards

The Game: Sacramento Kings vs. Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. ET

Pick: Sacramento Kings, -180

The Sacramento Kings have split the last six games with an even 3-3 split in the Race to 10, which is weird since they rank sixth overall in first-quarter scoring in March with 30.3 points.

That's not always indicative of Race to 10 success, but what does help on this night is matching up with the Washington Wizards who are both 0-5 SU and in the Race to 10 over their last five games.

Brooklyn Nets Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The Game: Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. ET

Pick: Milwaukee Bucks, -184

Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo's status still in limbo, the Milwaukee Bucks should still be favored here against the Brooklyn Nets on their home floor.

Milwaukee is 2-1 at Fiserv Forum over its last three games in the Race to 10, and the Nets are simply struggling to connect on much of anything as of late offensively to bank on a hot start.

Utah Jazz Vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Game: Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. ET

Pick: Dallas Mavericks, -205

No other team has won more bets in the Race to 10 than the Dallas Mavericks, who are also a perfect 2-0 already this season in this department when taking on the Utah Jazz. 

The Mavericks are the heavy favorites for a reason, as Utah has the second-fewest Race to 10 wins across the league.