Yesterday was a rough one for our picks as we went 1-3 on the slate. Sometimes, that’s just the way it goes in the betting world. We managed to cash in on Philadelphia +15.5 as they lost by just 7 against the Houston Rockets. It wasn’t easy, though—the Rockets looked out of it early, trailing by as many as 25 points before storming back to force overtime and take the win. But our bet still hit, which is all that matters.
On the losing side, we couldn’t get it done with the Utah Jazz +5.5, as they collapsed in the fourth quarter, ultimately losing by 14 to the Chicago Bulls. A brutal 12-0 run from Chicago in the final minutes buried our bet. And then there was the Toronto Raptors +8.5, which was just a disaster. The Raptors couldn’t buy a bucket, shooting 35.6% from the field, while the Suns were on fire, knocking down 51.1% of their shots. A 40-point blowout was not what we had in mind.
But that’s the past—today is a new day, and we have two plays we’re locked in on for March 18, 2025.
Today’s Best NBA Bets
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Atlanta Hawks -6.5 vs. Charlotte Hornets
We have the Hawks winning this one by 10 points. Atlanta has the talent advantage and should control the pace of the game. The Hornets’ defense continues to be an issue, and we’re betting on the Hawks to exploit that. -
LA Clippers -3.5 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
This one could go down to the wire, but we have the Cavs pulling off the upset, winning by 1. The Clippers have struggled on the road, and Cleveland has been tough at home.
