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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 15, 2026

Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Sun, Mar 15 • 3:30 PM ET
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Spread
Detroit Pistons logo DET -3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

After a wobbly start to March, the Pistons have their mojo back, and they arrive in Toronto on the heels of three ruthless wins this week – by a combined 76-point margin. Detroit has won seven in a row against the Raptors, and the visitors are 6-1 ATS in those victories. While Toronto is 0-8 SU against the Top 3 in the East and just 18-16 at home, the Pistons are a polished road squad. 

Points Scored
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Scottie Barnes o16.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 18.03 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 37 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Toronto Raptors check in as the 4th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home.. The matchup against the Detroit Pistons may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (6th-most in the NBA).
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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Sun, Mar 15 • 3:30 PM ET
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Indiana Pacers logo Milwaukee Bucks logo o228.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Indiana has lost 12 straight and is allowing nearly 120 points per game, including 125.4 over its last ten. Milwaukee is giving up 119.4 in that span. With the Pacers’ fast pace and the Bucks on no rest, the Over 228.5 looks reachable.

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Kobe Brown u9.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 8.02 (Under)
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Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Pacers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Bucks).. The Indiana Pacers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. the Bucks may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 free throws per game over the last 25 games (least in the league).
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE Sun, Mar 15 • 3:30 PM ET
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE -15.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst

Cleveland barely had to push its starters in Friday's 33-point win over the Mavericks in Dallas. The Mavs are now 0-5 in their last five games as double-digit underdogs. I’m taking Cleveland to cover easily again tonight.

Points Scored
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Marvin Bagley III o10.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 13.33 (Over)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
As it relates to offense, the Dallas Mavericks's exceptional 47.5% field goal rate while playing on the road comes in as the 8th-highest in the league over the last 25 games.. The 4th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.
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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Sun, Mar 15 • 6:00 PM ET
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI +8.5 (-115)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst

The Sixers are 19-16 at home and have won three straight at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Portland has enough of a talent edge to win this game, but they’ve only gone 1-6-1 against the spread in their last eight games. I’m taking Philly to cover in a game that will be closer than expected tonight.

Points Scored
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Justin Edwards u12.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 10.44 (Under)
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Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Justin Edwards has registered a mere 5.2 points per game this season, significantly less than his 10.1 points per game last season.. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have scored 12.1 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, making this a hard matchup for offensive performance.. The 76ers have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup against Portland is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.9 foul shots per game this year when the Portland Trail Blazers are on the road (4th-least in the league).
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ New York Knicks logo NY Sun, Mar 15 • 8:00 PM ET
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Points and Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns logo Karl-Anthony Towns o32.5 Points and Rebounds (-105)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

The Golden State Warriors have allowed the 10th-most rebounds, 15th-most points in the paint and sixth-most second-chance points this season. An already undersized and undermanned defensive unit will be even more shorthanded tonight, as Golden State will be without most of its key defenders.

Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 22.7 points and 12.8 rebounds across his last six games, going for 33+ points+rebounds four times in that span. He posted a 17/20 line against the Warriors in his first meeting, and Towns will be able to exploit a lineup missing Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green.

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Quinten Post o10.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 13.63 (Over)
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Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank best in in the NBA with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Sun, Mar 15 • 10:00 PM ET
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Points Scored
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Precious Achiuwa u15.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 13.53 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In regard to scoring, the Kings's unimpressive 110.8 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.
Points Scored
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Cody Williams o12.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 15.08 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Cody Williams has scored 13.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 more than he's scored overall this season.. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 52.6% on shots from the field (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Sacramento Kings, designating this as a good matchup.. The 2nd-quickest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Jazz.. The Jazz are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Kings).. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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