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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 16, 2026

Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Mon, Mar 16 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 3 Computer Picks
MoneyLine
Atlanta Hawks logo ATL (-135)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

Atlanta’s 9-game win streak has been fueled by a defense allowing just 104 points per game, which is no. 2 in the NBA.

MoneyLine
Orlando Magic logo ORL (+116)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Hawks are on a heater, winning nine straight. But, I'll take the Magic to win as a plus-money underdog. Orlando has been the better team on the whole this season, and despite some injuries (notably Franz Wagner), I like the value on the Magic winning straight up.

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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Mon, Mar 16 • 7:30 PM ET
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Points Scored
Nolan Traore logo
Nolan Traore u10.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 9.6 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a tough one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have posted the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%).. The 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the Nets.. The Nets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
Total Rebounds
DC
Donovan Clingan u12.5 Total Rebounds (+100)
Projection 11.46 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 34 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace team in the league this year (the Nets).
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Mon, Mar 16 • 7:30 PM ET
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Spread
Phoenix Suns logo PHO +10.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

Despite the Suns losing by 16 the last time they played the Celtics, this spread is too massive. Boston will win, but I like Phoenix to keep it closer as a team that has a rock-solid 39-25-3 ATS record.

Points Scored
Devin Booker logo
Devin Booker u25.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 22.55 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Suns have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Phoenix Suns are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Celtics).. As a team, the Suns have been lousy at getting to the free-throw line as the road team: 2nd-worst in the league this year, averaging a mere 19.0 foul shots per game.. Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (fewest in the league) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ New Orleans Pelicans logo NO Mon, Mar 16 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Zion Williamson logo
Zion Williamson o21.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 23.97 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Zion Williamson has averaged 25.3 points per game over the last 12 games while on his home court, 3.7 more than he's averaged in all games this season at home.. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court.. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should increase possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
Total Rebounds
Max Christie logo
Max Christie o2.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
Projection 3.22 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 3rd-quickest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks.. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Mavericks.
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Mon, Mar 16 • 8:00 PM ET
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Points Scored
Matas Buzelis logo
Matas Buzelis u21.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 19.11 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against Memphis is a tough one for field goal attempts; when the Grizzlies are away from home, the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 2nd-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (9.7).. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 7thworst in in the league with a mere 10.3 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup vs. the Grizzlies may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 12 games (3rd-least in the NBA).
Points Scored
CS
Cam Spencer o10.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 12.68 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 3rd-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Memphis Grizzlies.. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Mon, Mar 16 • 9:30 PM ET
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MoneyLine
Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL (+110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

The Los Angeles Lakers have won five straight and eight of their last nine games. In that span, LA owns the second-best offensive rating (122.5), sixth-best defensive rating (110.1) and third-best net rating (12.3). The Houston Rockets rank 19th in offensive rating (112.6), 20th in defensive rating (117.1) and 19th in net rating (-4.5) in that span.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have posted tremendous numbers, with strong support from LeBron James and LA’s supporting cast. The Lakers have the best player on the court, and given their recent form, they have the edge.

Points Scored
Deandre Ayton logo
Deandre Ayton o9.5 Points Scored (+104)
Projection 10.82 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games.
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ LA Clippers logo LAC Mon, Mar 16 • 10:00 PM ET
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Points Scored
Kris Dunn logo
Kris Dunn o6.5 Points Scored (+102)
Projection 8.16 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
With respect to threes, the LA Clippers's stellar 39.3% rate of made threes as the home team ranks 4th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a good one for scoring; when the Spurs are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled the 2nd-highest field goal rate in the league this year (54.7%).. The 7th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers.. The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the LA Clippers.. The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.2 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the NBA).
Points Scored
Devin Vassell logo
Devin Vassell o12.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 15.03 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Devin Vassell has logged 20.6 points per game over the last 5 games on the road, 5.2 more than he's logged in all games this season on the road.. In regard to scoring, the Spurs's stellar 122.6 points per game ranks most in the league over the last 20 games.. The matchup vs. the Clippers is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting SFs have totaled the 7th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.3).. The 9th-speediest tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the San Antonio Spurs.. The San Antonio Spurs are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Clippers).
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