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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 19, 2026

Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Thu, Mar 19 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u23.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 19.72 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Pistons's subpar 11.0 made threes per game measures as the 3rd-fewest in the league this year.. The 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons.
Total Assists
Ausar Thompson logo
Ausar Thompson u3.5 Total Assists (+102)
Projection 2.92 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons.
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Thu, Mar 19 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Spread
Charlotte Hornets logo CHA -4.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

Charlotte has won two straight over Orlando, holding them to an average of 101 points

Total Rebounds
Kon Knueppel logo
Kon Knueppel o4.5 Total Rebounds (+102)
Projection 5.68 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Hornets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the 6th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Magic).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank best in in the league when playing at home with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
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LA Clippers logo LAC @ New Orleans Pelicans logo NO Thu, Mar 19 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Derrick Jones Jr. logo
Derrick Jones Jr. u13.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 10.69 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup against the Pelicans is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; the other team's starting SFs have averaged the least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.1).. The Clippers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers rank 4thworst in in the league with just 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.1 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans, making it tough to draw fouls.
Points Scored
Saddiq Bey logo
Saddiq Bey u18.5 Points Scored (-117)
Projection 15.97 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Pelicans check in as the lowest scoring offense in the league while on their home court this year in regard to three-point shots.. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 27.2% on threes (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the LA Clippers, making this a difficult matchup.. The Clippers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should reduce plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Thu, Mar 19 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Spread
Chicago Bulls logo CHI +9.5 (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

The Bulls have won two straight against Cleveland, both as underdogs. With Cavs starting center Jarrett Allen listed out, back Chicago to keep things close at home.

Points Scored
Donovan Mitchell logo
Donovan Mitchell o24.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 28.21 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Bulls have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Cavaliers.. The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Thu, Mar 19 • 8:00 PM ET
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Total
Phoenix Suns logo San Antonio Spurs logo o227.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Devin Booker and Jalen Green have posted elite scoring numbers over their last seven games, leading to a major improvement in the Phoenix Suns’ offense. The Suns rank 26th in points per game (112.4) and 17th in offensive rating (113.9) on the season, but over the last seven, they’re seventh in points (116) and eighth in offensive rating (120.3).

Phoenix’s defensive rating fell to 23rd (119.2) in that span, and the Spurs’ electric offense should have no problem scoring effectively. We may be in for a shootout at Frost Bank Center.

Points Scored
De'Aaron Fox logo
De'Aaron Fox o16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 19.06 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Spurs have been the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Miami Heat logo MIA Thu, Mar 19 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Deandre Ayton logo
Deandre Ayton o10.5 Points Scored (-116)
Projection 12.37 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 32 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's stellar 120.2 points per game measures as the 6th-most in the league over the last 10 games.. The Lakers are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Miami Heat).
3-Pointers Made
Bam Adebayo logo
Bam Adebayo u1.5 3-Pointers Made (+128)
Projection 1.43 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
With respect to threes, the Heat's feeble 33.2% rate of converted threes when playing at home places 6th-lowest in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Heat will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 10 games (the Lakers).
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Thu, Mar 19 • 9:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Brice Sensabaugh logo
Brice Sensabaugh u22.5 Points Scored (-123)
Projection 16.87 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Jazz check in as the 10th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz.
Points Scored
IC
Isaiah Collier u15.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 12.57 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Jazz check in as the 10th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz.
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Thu, Mar 19 • 10:00 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Quentin Grimes logo
Quentin Grimes u22.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 17.69 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with only 9.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona u7.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 5.58 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with only 9.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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