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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 29, 2026

LA Clippers logo LAC @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Sun, Mar 29 • 3:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
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LA Clippers logo LAC -9.5 (-122)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed out (knee), and there’s no reason for him to play considering the Bucks are 2-8 over their last 10 and out of the play-in race. Take the Clippers to pull away at Fiserv Forum.

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Ryan Rollins logo
Ryan Rollins u18.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 16.15 (Under)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The 4th-most lethargic tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks.. The Clippers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA away from their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks rank 1stworst in in the NBA with just 8.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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Miami Heat logo MIA @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Sun, Mar 29 • 5:00 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
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Kel'el Ware o8.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 10.63 (Over)
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Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The quickest tempo team in the league this year has been the Miami Heat.. The Pacers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games on their home court, which ought to increase plays for the Heat.. The Heat check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Jarace Walker o12.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 14.62 (Over)
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Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of threes, the Pacers's outstanding 14.9 drained threes per game measures as the 8th-strongest in the league over the last 10 games.. The matchup against Miami is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Miami Heat are on the road, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8).. The Indiana Pacers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games on their home court.. The Pacers are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from being pitted against the quickest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Heat).. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (3rd-most in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.
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Washington Wizards logo WAS @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Sun, Mar 29 • 6:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
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DC
Donovan Clingan u17.5 Points Scored (-132)
Projection 14.07 (Under)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In regard to 3-pointers, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 34.0% rate of made threes ranks 2nd-fewest in the NBA this year.
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BC
Bub Carrington o3.5 Total Rebounds (+142)
Projection 3.77 (Over)
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Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage.. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should raise possessions for the Wizards.
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Sun, Mar 29 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
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Payton Pritchard u17.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 15.46 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
With respect to scoring, the Celtics's poor 111.3 points per game settles in as the 3rd-lowest in the NBA over the last 15 games.. The Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year.. The Celtics are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Hornets).
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Sun, Mar 29 • 6:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
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Malik Monk u15.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 13.18 (Under)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Sacramento Kings check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.. The Kings will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-most sluggish pace home offense in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets).. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 0.8 free throws per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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Drake Powell o7.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 9.29 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Nets.. The matchup against the Kings is a favorable one; they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (18.1).. The matchup against the Kings is a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.7 foul shots per game this year (most in the NBA).
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Sun, Mar 29 • 6:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
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Jakob Poeltl o10.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 12.27 (Over)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Toronto Raptors check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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Scottie Barnes u6.5 Total Assists (+115)
Projection 5.26 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The 6th-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors.. The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Raptors.
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Houston Rockets logo HOU @ New Orleans Pelicans logo NO Sun, Mar 29 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
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Saddiq Bey u18.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 15.41 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the lowest scoring offense in the league while on their home court this year with respect to three-point shots.. This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 21.7% on threes (weakest in the league) vs. the Rockets, identifying this as a challenging matchup.. The Pelicans are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from squaring off against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Rockets).
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Tari Eason o8.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 10.47 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Houston Rockets will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Pelicans).. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 15.1 offensive boards per game this year.
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New York Knicks logo NY @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Sun, Mar 29 • 7:30 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
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Mikal Bridges logo
Mikal Bridges o11.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 13.95 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. the Thunder is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SGs have compiled the 2nd-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (44.1%).. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the New York Knicks.. The New York Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Josh Hart o6.5 Total Rebounds (-125)
Projection 8.84 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the New York Knicks.. The New York Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Sun, Mar 29 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 6 Computer Picks
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Jamal Murray logo Jamal Murray o22.5 Points Scored (-120)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Jamal Murray is averaging a career-high 25.5 points per game, but he’s in the midst of a major heater right now. Murray has averaged 27.1 points across his last 16 outings, including 84 points across his last two games.

Murray’s been a versatile scorer over his last 16, knocking down 3.4 triples and hitting 5.9 of 6.6 free throws. He’s scored 23+ in nine of his last 16 overall and six of his last nine at home. Denver’s star point guard has reached 23 points in 44 of 70 games, including 20 of 33 at home.

In three matchups with the Warriors, Murray scored 21, 23, and 25 points, and Golden State’s defense presents a favorable matchup on Sunday. Over the last 10 games, the Warriors have allowed the 10th-most points (120.8), and they sport the 19th-ranked defensive rating (117.1). 

Murray should have no problem reaching the Over on such a modest scoring line given his recent offensive success and exploitable defensive matchup.

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Draymond Green o7.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 11.29 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Warriors have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games when playing on the road.. The Warriors will likely get a boost in plays today from squaring off against the 5th-speediest tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).. The Golden State Warriors rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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