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Miami Heat logo MIA @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Tue, Mar 17 • 7:00 PM ET
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Charlotte Hornets logo CHA -3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 12 minutes ago
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Eric Rosales
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Charlotte has just three losses in its last 11, and are holding teams to 105.1 points per game, which is third in the NBA over that time.

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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ New York Knicks logo NY Tue, Mar 17 • 7:30 PM ET
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Total
Indiana Pacers logo New York Knicks logo u225.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
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This one could get out of hand early given the spread, but the value is on the total. The Pacers are a brutal offensive matchup against the Knicks’ No. 5-ranked defense and shouldn’t generate much scoring. New York could also be without Jalen Brunson, and with the Pacers, Nets, and Wizards coming up, the Knicks have every reason to limit his minutes or sit him entirely. Take away their top-scoring option, and this total starts to look inflated. The Under is firmly in play.

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