Another new week of NBA betting starts on Monday night as we inch closer to the end of the regular season. I am coming off a 0-2 night in the last article, but I’ll look to bounce back tonight. I am still firing at 60%+ for the season, so let’s get back on the winning side of things tonight!
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NBA Picks March 18, 2024
Miami Heat vs. Philadephia 76ers
Tipoff – 7:00 pm EST
Spread: Sixers -2
Total: 208.5
The Miami Heat are coming off a game-winning buzzer-beating three-point shot by Bam Adebayo on Sunday night against the Pistons. Tonight, the Heat will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in a pivotal matchup for playoff seeding.
In Joel Embiid’s absence, the Sixers are struggling to score. In fact, since the All-Star break, the Sixers have been last in the league in offensive efficiency. This has stayed true over the last five games.
The Miami Heat have improved on the defensive side of the court where they rank #4 in defensive efficiency over the last five games. Furthermore, the Sixers are playing at the slowest pace in the same span. I expect this game to be a rock fight.
Best Bet: Sixers TT Under 104.5
Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Tipoff: 10:30 pm EST
Spread: Lakers -9
Total: 225
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive victory on Sunday night against the Clippers. The Hawks shot 50% from the three-point line. Now, on a back-to-back situation against the Lakers, who are coming off a loss on Saturday night against the Warriors.
The Lakers’ defense has been struggling over the last five games resulting in being the third-worst defensive-rated team. The Lakers beat up the lesser competition in the NBA.
In fact, when the Lakers are coming off a loss, facing a team that is less than 500, and playing at home, they are averaging 124 points per game in that span. Lastly, the Lakers have scored at least 120 points in four out of the last five games.
Best Bet: Lakers TT Over 116.5
YTD Record: 46-30-1 (60.4%)
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