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LA Clippers logo LAC @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Fri, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
John Collins logo
John Collins o11.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.53 (Over)
Best Odds
o11.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -106
o11.5  -105
o11.5  -130
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o11.5  -130
o11.5  -125
As it relates to 3-pointers, the LA Clippers's outstanding 39.8% rate of made threes comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Pacers have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Clippers.. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (most in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.
-105 at bet365
Points Scored
Bennedict Mathurin logo
Bennedict Mathurin u19.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 17.24 (Under)
Best Odds
u19.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u19.5  -124
u19.5  -112
u19.5  -120
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u19.5  -120
u19.5  -115
The Clippers have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The LA Clippers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
-112 at bet365
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Miami Heat logo MIA @ Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE Fri, Mar 27 • 7:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
KW
Kel'el Ware o7.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 9.31 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 -109 DraftKings
Pick made: 14 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -109
o8.5  -120
o7.5  -112
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o7.5  -118
o7.5  -115
The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Heat.. The Miami Heat rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
-109 at DraftKings
Points Scored
Jarrett Allen logo
Jarrett Allen o13.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 15.25 (Over)
Best Odds
o13.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o13.5  -102
o13.5  +100
o13.5  +100
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o13.5  -110
o13.5  -105
Jarrett Allen has totaled 20.1 points per game over the last 15 games, 4.9 more than he's totaled overall this season.. The Cavaliers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.. The Heat have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should increase plays for the Cavaliers.
+100 at bet365
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Fri, Mar 27 • 7:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Spread
Atlanta Hawks logo ATL +5.5 (-106)
Best Odds
+5.0 -110 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 8 hours ago
Chris Vasile image
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
+4.5  -105
+4.5  -105
+5.0  -114
+4.5  -102
+4.5  -105
+5.0  -110

Boston just came off a statement win over OKC so this screams letdown spot. With Jaylen Brown a game-time decision, there’s added uncertainty. Atlanta thrives in chaos, and if they push pace, this turns into their kind of game. Grab Hawks +4.5 and trust the tempo to keep it tight.

Points Scored
Payton Pritchard logo
Payton Pritchard u17.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 16.04 (Under)
Best Odds
u17.5 -105 DraftKings
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u17.5  -105
u14.5  -112
u17.5  -106
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u17.5  -105
u17.5  -115
The Celtics check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games.. The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year.
-105 at DraftKings
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Houston Rockets logo HOU @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Fri, Mar 27 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Rebounds
GG Jackson logo
GG Jackson o4.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
Projection 5.31 (Over)
Best Odds
o4.5 +110 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o4.5  -141
o4.5  +110
o4.5  -136
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o4.5  -130
o4.5  -125
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games.. The Memphis Grizzlies will likely see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 7th-speediest pace away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).
+110 at bet365
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Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Fri, Mar 27 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC -19.5 (-110)
Best Odds
-20.5 -106 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 hours ago
Eric Rosales image
Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst
-19.5  -110
-19.5  -110
-20.5  -106
-19.5  -110
-19.5  -110
-19.5  -110

OKC is a Top 5 scoring team in the NBA, that’s also allowed just 106.3 points per game in their last 13.

Total Rebounds
Leonard Miller logo
Leonard Miller u5.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
Projection 5.02 (Under)
Best Odds
u5.5 +110 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
 -
u5.5  +110
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 -
 -
 -
The Thunder have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Chicago Bulls.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 5thworst in in the league away from home with a mere 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.
+110 at bet365
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Fri, Mar 27 • 8:30 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jeremiah Fears logo
Jeremiah Fears u14.5 Points Scored (-113)
Projection 12.68 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -113 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u14.5  -113
u12.5  +100
u14.5  -114
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u14.5  -114
u14.5  -120
When it comes to threes, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 11.3 converted threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA this year.. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Raptors).
-113 at DraftKings
Points Scored
Collin Murray-Boyles logo
Collin Murray-Boyles o6.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 8.05 (Over)
Best Odds
o6.5 -118 DraftKings
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o6.5  -118
o7.5  -105
o6.5  -132
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o6.5  -130
o6.5  -125
The Toronto Raptors have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
-118 at DraftKings
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Fri, Mar 27 • 9:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
CW
Cody Williams u16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 12.48 (Under)
Best Odds
u16.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u14.5  -102
u16.5  -115
u14.5  -112
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u14.5  -108
u14.5  -105
The Jazz have been the 4th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA when playing on the road this year.. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 3.7 three attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Nuggets, making this a challenging matchup.. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
-115 at bet365
Points Scored
Jamal Murray logo
Jamal Murray o22.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 25.96 (Over)
Best Odds
o22.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o23.5  -119
o22.5  -120
o24.5  -108
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o23.5  -125
o23.5  -110
In terms of shooting, the Denver Nuggets's stellar 121.2 points per game places best in the NBA this year.. The 7th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Nuggets.. The Utah Jazz have played at the fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise opportunities for the Denver Nuggets.
-120 at bet365
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Fri, Mar 27 • 10:00 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Naji Marshall logo
Naji Marshall u17.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 15.67 (Under)
Best Odds
u17.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u16.5  -102
u17.5  +100
u17.5  -122
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u17.5  -121
u17.5  -125
The matchup against Portland is a hard one for field goal attempts; when the Portland Trail Blazers are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled the least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (8.4).. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
+100 at bet365
Points Scored
Cooper Flagg logo
Cooper Flagg u23.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 21.21 (Under)
Best Odds
u23.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u22.5  -104
u23.5  -120
u22.5  -118
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u22.5  -117
u22.5  -115
The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PGs have shot for the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.8%).. The Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
-120 at bet365
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Washington Wizards logo WAS @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Fri, Mar 27 • 10:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Draymond Green logo
Draymond Green o8.5 Points Scored (-129)
Projection 10.64 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -125 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o8.5  -129
o9.5  +100
o8.5  -130
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o8.5  -130
o8.5  -125
This year, opposing starting PFs have registered 18.6 points per game (9th-most in the NBA) vs. the Wizards, identifying this as a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness.. The Warriors will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the most up-tempo pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Washington Wizards).. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Washington Wizards, finding it easy to draw fouls.
-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Points Scored
Gary Payton II logo
Gary Payton II u12.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.84 (Under)
Best Odds
u12.5 -110 DraftKings
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u12.5  -110
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u12.5  -114
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u12.5  -112
u12.5  -115
In terms of shots from downtown, the Golden State Warriors's subpar 33.5% rate of converted threes comes in as the 3rd-lowest in the NBA over the last 20 games.. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Warriors.
-110 at DraftKings
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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Fri, Mar 27 • 10:30 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Drake Powell logo
Drake Powell o7.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 11.24 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 -122 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -123
o8.5  -125
o7.5  -122
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o7.5  -130
o7.5  -125
With respect to 3-point attempts, the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.. The matchup against Los Angeles may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Los Angeles Lakers have the home court advantage (10th-most in the NBA).
-122 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Nolan Traore logo
Nolan Traore u11.5 Points Scored (-108)
Projection 9.68 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 -104 DraftKings
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u11.5  -104
u11.5  -120
u11.5  -108
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u11.5  -108
u11.5  -105
The 4th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year has been the Nets.. The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a decline in plays in this contest from facing the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Lakers).. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Brooklyn Nets rank 1stworst in in the NBA away from their home court with only 6.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
-104 at DraftKings
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