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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 3/26/2026 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/25/2026
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to take on the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Sacramento will play this game with a win-loss mark of 19-53 so far this year. Orlando has a record of 38-32 so far this season. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 3/26/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/25/2026
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to go head to head with the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 26, 2026. New Orleans heads into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 25-47 on the year. Detroit has a mark of 51-19 for the campaign. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, 3/26/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/25/2026
The New York Knicks are on the docket to play the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026. New York steps onto the court with a mark of 47-25 so far this season. Charlotte has a mark of 37-34 so far this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2026
The Atlanta Hawks are scheduled to go head to head with the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Atlanta comes into this contest with a record of 39-32 for the campaign. Detroit has a win-loss record of 51-19 so far this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2026
The Washington Wizards are on the docket to take on the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Washington steps onto the hardwood with a record of 16-55 so far this year. Utah has a win-loss record of 21-50 on the campaign. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2026
The Toronto Raptors are on the docket to meet the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Toronto comes into this contest with a win-loss mark of 39-31 on the campaign. Los Angeles has a win-loss mark of 35-36 this year. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2026
The Brooklyn Nets are set to play the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Brooklyn heads into this contest with a record of 17-54 for the year. Golden State has a record of 33-38 on the season. This game report has an NBA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2026
The Miami Heat are on the docket to play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Miami comes into this matchup with a mark of 38-33 this year. Cleveland has a record of 44-27 this year. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Los Angeles comes into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 46-25 for the campaign. Indiana has a win-loss mark of 15-56 on the campaign. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2026
The Dallas Mavericks are set to go head to head with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Dallas will play this game with a win-loss record of 23-48 for the season. Denver has a win-loss record of 44-28 this year. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2026
The San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to go head to head with the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. San Antonio comes into this one with a win-loss record of 53-18 so far this season. Memphis has a win-loss mark of 24-46 on the season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2026
The Milwaukee Bucks are on the docket to meet the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Milwaukee comes into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 29-41 on the year. Portland has a win-loss record of 35-37 this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2026
The Chicago Bulls are on the docket to meet the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Chicago comes into this game with a win-loss mark of 28-42 so far this year. Philadelphia has a win-loss mark of 39-32 for the season. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/24/2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the docket to go head to head with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Oklahoma City will play this contest with a win-loss mark of 56-15 for the season. Boston has a record of 47-24 on the year. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, 3/25/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2026
The Houston Rockets are scheduled to play the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Houston enters this game with a win-loss record of 43-27 for the season. Minnesota has a mark of 44-28 so far this year. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, 3/24/2026 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/23/2026
The Sacramento Kings are set to meet the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Sacramento comes into this game with a record of 18-53 for the campaign. Charlotte has a win-loss mark of 37-34 on the year. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 3/24/2026 Preview and Pick
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/23/2026
The Denver Nuggets are on the docket to take on the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Denver enters this one with a mark of 43-28 on the year. Phoenix has a record of 39-32 on the campaign. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, 3/24/2026 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/23/2026
The Orlando Magic are on the docket to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Orlando enters this game with a mark of 38-32 for the campaign. Cleveland has a win-loss mark of 44-27 so far this season. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction, 3/24/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/23/2026
The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. New Orleans heads into this one with a mark of 25-47 for the year. New York has a win-loss record of 46-25 on the campaign. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, 3/23/2026 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/22/2026
The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Monday, March 23, 2026. Brooklyn heads into this matchup with a mark of 17-53 for the season. Portland has a win-loss record of 35-36 for the season. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
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Results for Wednesday 25th of March 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -8 | $-910.00 |
Tuesday 24th of March 2026
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take Denver -5.5 over Phoenix (11 p.m. EST, Tuesday March 24)
Denver has won four straight meetings and covered in three of those, and the game they didn’t cover they missed the cover by only a point. We really like what we have seen from the Nuggets lately. They are healthy and rounding into playoff form. They have covered in five of their last eight games overall. They have won five of seven outright, and they have faced an overall challenging schedule. They are rested tonight with Monday off and they had Saturday off, while the Suns come in playing their third game in four nights. Rest advantages really come into play at this point of the season. The Suns snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win over the Raptors but they face a much bigger challenge tonight. Nobody expected much from Phoenix this season but they have been one of the best ATS teams of the season and a surprise all around. But the oddsmakers have caught on and they aren’t getting those value numbers on a night to night basis anymore.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #552 Charlotte (-17) over Sacramento (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)
The Hornets are one of the best stories in the NBA. This long-time doormat has the makings of a team that no one wants to see in the playoffs. The East is looking so much more vulnerable heading into the postseason and Charlotte is playing as well as any team in the league. They are just three games out from the No. 5 seed. Meanwhile, Sacramento is just three games out from having the worst record in the league. They have zero interest in winning any more games so lay the large number in NC tonight.
2-Unit Play. Take #557 Denver (-5.5) over Phoenix (11 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)
Denver is getting healthy. Phoenix is still banged up. The Suns shot out of their minds against Toronto in their last game. They won’t do that again. They had lost five straight, scoring 115 or less in all of them, prior to that. Denver has dominated the Suns in recent years. They are 7-3 SU in their last 10 against them and all seven of those wins were by eight or more. Five of the wins were by 17 or more and this one should be a blowout.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #557 Denver Team Total Over (119.5) Points (11:10 pm, Tuesday March 24)
The Nuggets offense is top 5 in almost every category and think Denver keeps it going tonight. Suns defense isn’t the same without injured Brooks and Phoenix will have to outscore Denver to stay in this game. Take Denver team total over.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #553/554 'Over' 231.5 New Orleans at New York (7:40 p.m., Tue, March 24)
The Knicks have scored an average of 140.5 ppg in their last 2 home games and they are a confident bunch, to say th least, entering this one against the Pelicans. They have won 6 straight games overall and in the 3 home wins in the bunch they averaged scoring 130 points. The Knicks also scored 130 points in their high-scoring win at New Orleans earlier this season. Situationally this is a great spot to expect plenty of points in this non-conference match-up. The Pelicans have been playing quite well but are off a loss to Cleveland. Note that the last 3 times the Pelicans were off a loss they have responded with a SU win and have scored an average of 133 points in those 3 games. Given these above factors we should see this one easily top the number on Tuesday evening. 4* OVER 231.5 in New York
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
Passing for today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
Passing for today.
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
Passing for today.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 557 Nuggets -4.5 over Suns (11:10 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)
Late game in the desert and we’ll back the road team. The most efficient offensive team in the league should take care of business against a Suns’ team that’s middle of the pack in shooting percentage allowed. Phoenix struggles on offense also, ranked 27th in shooting accuracy. Outside of Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are healthy, while the Suns are battling a lot of injuries right now. Denver won the early season meeting by 18 points and I expect another win and cover tonight. I’m laying the points with Denver. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #554 NY Knicks (-8.5) Over NO Pelicans (7:40 PM, Tuesday, March 24th)
The Knicks are riding a six-game winning streak and are in a battle with Boston for the #2 seed in the East. They're coming off a dominant win vs Washington. They've also been dominant at home, going 26-9 this season. The Knicks are definitely a team you can trust at home. Pelicans have been playing well recently, but they struggle on the road. The Knicks are 10-1 after a home win and 15-4 ATS in home games after they covered the spread. We'll back the home team in this spot to beat up on a bad Pelicans team.
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #555 Orlando (+10.5) Over Cleveland (8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24th)
This line doesn't make sense to me. Orlando is coming off a loss to Indiana on Monday, which should only increase their urgency as they sit 8th in the East, just 1.5 games out of the 6th spot. The Magic have been solid on back-to-backs (24-16 ATS in their last 40), while Cleveland has struggled in this spot, going 5-21 ATS in their last 26 after an ATS win. Orlando is the play.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit: NBA Take #555 ORL Magic (+10.5) over CLE Cavaliers (-110) (7:00p.m, Tuesday, March 24th)
We’ve got the Orlando Magic heading into Cleveland to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Orlando is coming off a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers, dropping a high-scoring game 128–126 at home. Not the result they wanted, and now they’re in a back-to-back spot, which is never ideal. But sometimes a loss like that can sharpen a team’s focus. Cleveland, meanwhile, is on a three-game winning streak, but they haven’t exactly been dominant. They just got by the New Orleans Pelicans, and more importantly, they’ve struggled to cover spreads, especially as larger favorites at home. That’s where this line stands out. The Magic are still fighting for playoff positioning, and effort won’t be an issue here. They’ve shown all season they can hang inside big numbers, even on the road. This is a team that competes for four quarters, and that matters when you’re catching double digits. Cleveland may win, but asking them to win by a margin hasn’t been a profitable angle. This feels like a closer game than the spread suggests. Take the points with the Magic +10.5 on the road.
Nick Menken
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take Denver -5.5 over Phoenix (11 p.m. EST, Tuesday March 24)Denver has won four straight meetings and covered in three of those, and the game they didn’t cover they missed the cover by only a point. We really like what we have seen from the Nuggets lately. They are healthy and rounding into playoff form. They have covered in five of their last eight games overall. They have won five of seven outright, and they have faced an overall challenging schedule. They are rested tonight with Monday off and they had Saturday off, while the Suns come in playing their third game in four nights. Rest advantages really come into play at this point of the season. The Suns snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win over the Raptors but they face a much bigger challenge tonight. Nobody expected much from Phoenix this season but they have been one of the best ATS teams of the season and a surprise all around. But the oddsmakers have caught on and they aren’t getting those value numbers on a night to night basis anymore.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #552 Charlotte (-17) over Sacramento (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)The Hornets are one of the best stories in the NBA. This long-time doormat has the makings of a team that no one wants to see in the playoffs. The East is looking so much more vulnerable heading into the postseason and Charlotte is playing as well as any team in the league. They are just three games out from the No. 5 seed. Meanwhile, Sacramento is just three games out from having the worst record in the league. They have zero interest in winning any more games so lay the large number in NC tonight.
2-Unit Play. Take #557 Denver (-5.5) over Phoenix (11 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)
Denver is getting healthy. Phoenix is still banged up. The Suns shot out of their minds against Toronto in their last game. They won’t do that again. They had lost five straight, scoring 115 or less in all of them, prior to that. Denver has dominated the Suns in recent years. They are 7-3 SU in their last 10 against them and all seven of those wins were by eight or more. Five of the wins were by 17 or more and this one should be a blowout.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #557 Denver Team Total Over (119.5) Points (11:10 pm, Tuesday March 24)The Nuggets offense is top 5 in almost every category and think Denver keeps it going tonight. Suns defense isn’t the same without injured Brooks and Phoenix will have to outscore Denver to stay in this game. Take Denver team total over.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #553/554 'Over' 231.5 New Orleans at New York (7:40 p.m., Tue, March 24)The Knicks have scored an average of 140.5 ppg in their last 2 home games and they are a confident bunch, to say th least, entering this one against the Pelicans. They have won 6 straight games overall and in the 3 home wins in the bunch they averaged scoring 130 points. The Knicks also scored 130 points in their high-scoring win at New Orleans earlier this season. Situationally this is a great spot to expect plenty of points in this non-conference match-up. The Pelicans have been playing quite well but are off a loss to Cleveland. Note that the last 3 times the Pelicans were off a loss they have responded with a SU win and have scored an average of 133 points in those 3 games. Given these above factors we should see this one easily top the number on Tuesday evening. 4* OVER 231.5 in New York
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
Passing for today.Raphael Esparza (VSI)
Passing for today.Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
Passing for today.Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 557 Nuggets -4.5 over Suns (11:10 p.m., Tuesday, March 24)Late game in the desert and we’ll back the road team. The most efficient offensive team in the league should take care of business against a Suns’ team that’s middle of the pack in shooting percentage allowed. Phoenix struggles on offense also, ranked 27th in shooting accuracy. Outside of Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are healthy, while the Suns are battling a lot of injuries right now. Denver won the early season meeting by 18 points and I expect another win and cover tonight. I’m laying the points with Denver. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #554 NY Knicks (-8.5) Over NO Pelicans (7:40 PM, Tuesday, March 24th)The Knicks are riding a six-game winning streak and are in a battle with Boston for the #2 seed in the East. They're coming off a dominant win vs Washington. They've also been dominant at home, going 26-9 this season. The Knicks are definitely a team you can trust at home. Pelicans have been playing well recently, but they struggle on the road. The Knicks are 10-1 after a home win and 15-4 ATS in home games after they covered the spread. We'll back the home team in this spot to beat up on a bad Pelicans team.
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #555 Orlando (+10.5) Over Cleveland (8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24th)
This line doesn't make sense to me. Orlando is coming off a loss to Indiana on Monday, which should only increase their urgency as they sit 8th in the East, just 1.5 games out of the 6th spot. The Magic have been solid on back-to-backs (24-16 ATS in their last 40), while Cleveland has struggled in this spot, going 5-21 ATS in their last 26 after an ATS win. Orlando is the play.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit: NBA Take #555 ORL Magic (+10.5) over CLE Cavaliers (-110) (7:00p.m, Tuesday, March 24th)We’ve got the Orlando Magic heading into Cleveland to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Orlando is coming off a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers, dropping a high-scoring game 128–126 at home. Not the result they wanted, and now they’re in a back-to-back spot, which is never ideal. But sometimes a loss like that can sharpen a team’s focus. Cleveland, meanwhile, is on a three-game winning streak, but they haven’t exactly been dominant. They just got by the New Orleans Pelicans, and more importantly, they’ve struggled to cover spreads, especially as larger favorites at home. That’s where this line stands out. The Magic are still fighting for playoff positioning, and effort won’t be an issue here. They’ve shown all season they can hang inside big numbers, even on the road. This is a team that competes for four quarters, and that matters when you’re catching double digits. Cleveland may win, but asking them to win by a margin hasn’t been a profitable angle. This feels like a closer game than the spread suggests. Take the points with the Magic +10.5 on the road.
Nick Menken
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