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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, 3/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2024
The Denver Nuggets are on the docket to go head to head with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Denver heads into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 47-21 on the campaign. Minnesota has a win-loss mark of 46-21 this year. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, 3/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/18/2024
The Houston Rockets are set to go head to head with the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Houston heads into this one with a win-loss record of 32-35 this year. Washington has a mark of 11-57 this year. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction, 3/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/18/2024
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to play the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Dallas steps onto the court with a win-loss mark of 39-29 on the year. San Antonio has a mark of 15-53 on the campaign. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, 3/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/18/2024
The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to play the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. New Orleans comes into this game with a record of 41-26 so far this season. Brooklyn has a win-loss mark of 26-42 this season. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 3/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2024
The Charlotte Hornets are scheduled to play the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Charlotte enters this one with a win-loss record of 17-51 this year. Orlando has a mark of 40-28 for the campaign. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/17/2024
The Miami Heat are on the docket to go head to head with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. Miami enters this contest with a win-loss mark of 35-30 on the campaign. Philadelphia has a record of 36-30 for the campaign. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/17/2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to go head to head with the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. Minnesota comes into this matchup with a mark of 45-21 this season. Utah has a win-loss mark of 28-37 on the campaign. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/17/2024
The New York Knicks are on the docket to play the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. New York comes into this contest with a mark of 39-27 for the campaign. Golden State has a record of 34-31 so far this season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/17/2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to go head to head with the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, March 18, 2024. Cleveland comes into this matchup with a win-loss record of 42-24 on the year. Indiana has a mark of 37-30 this year. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/17/2024
The Portland Trail Blazers are on the docket to meet the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. Portland heads into this game with a mark of 19-47 for the season. Chicago has a mark of 32-35 on the campaign. We have included an expert pick and best bet for todays game against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/17/2024
The Atlanta Hawks are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, March 18, 2024. Atlanta will enter this game with a record of 29-36 for the campaign. Los Angeles has a mark of 36-31 on the year. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/17/2024
The Memphis Grizzlies are scheduled to take on the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. Memphis heads into this game with a mark of 23-44 so far this year. Sacramento has a record of 38-27 on the year. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction, 3/18/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/17/2024
The Detroit Pistons are on the docket to meet the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Monday, March 18, 2024. Detroit heads into this game with a mark of 12-53 on the season. Boston has a record of 52-14 for the year. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/16/2024
The Denver Nuggets are on the docket to play the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Denver will enter this contest with a win-loss record of 46-20 on the year. Dallas has a record of 38-29 for the campaign. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/16/2024
The Toronto Raptors are set to go head to head with the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Toronto will play this game with a win-loss mark of 23-43 for the year. Orlando has a record of 38-28 on the year. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/16/2024
The Phoenix Suns are scheduled to meet the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Phoenix will enter this contest with a mark of 38-28 so far this season. Milwaukee has a mark of 43-24 this year. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 3/16/2024
The Brooklyn Nets are on the docket to play the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Brooklyn heads into this matchup with a record of 26-40 on the year. San Antonio has a win-loss record of 14-52 for the campaign. This game report has an NBA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.
Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/16/2024
The Miami Heat are scheduled to go head to head with the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Miami enters this contest with a win-loss mark of 35-30 on the campaign. Detroit has a win-loss record of 12-53 for the season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 3/16/2024
The Atlanta Hawks are on the docket to go head to head with the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Atlanta will enter this game with a record of 29-36 for the campaign. Los Angeles has a win-loss mark of 42-23 on the campaign. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction, 3/17/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 3/16/2024
The Boston Celtics are set to go head to head with the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Boston will play this contest with a record of 52-14 on the season. Washington has a win-loss mark of 11-55 this season. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
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Results for Sunday 17th of March 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | 7 | $700.00 |
Robert Ferringo | -7 | $-770.00 |
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 0 | $-40.00 |
Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 4 | $400.00 |
Tony George | 4 | $400.00 |
Vernon Croy | 6 | $600.00 |
Scott Spreitzer | 7 | $700.00 |
Doug Upstone | 0 | $0.00 |
August Young | 4 | $400.00 |
Strike Point Sports | 3 | $300.00 |
Jason Sharpe | 4 | $400.00 |
Griffin Murphy | 1 | $100.00 |
Sunday 17th of March 2024
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take San Antonio -1.5 over Brooklyn (7 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)
The Spurs aren’t favored often, but they are a rightful favorite tonight. Brooklyn is at the tail of a long road trip that has seen them go 1-4, with losses to Detroit and Charlotte. They needed a strong showing on this road trip for any hopes of the postseason, but they fell flat on their faces. They probably just want to get home, and we don’t see them suddenly giving an inspired performance here in San Antonio against an improving Spurs team. Brooklyn is also on a back-to-back, and they were run ragged by the Pacers on Saturday in a 20+-point loss. The Spurs were off on Saturday and they will enjoy home court advantage tonight. The Spurs have been underrated by the oddsmakers and they have covered six of nine. This team has been quietly improving all season long and they have some nice players that have been developing. We see them notching a comfortable win tonight.
Best of Luck, Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #556 LA Clippers (-9) over Atlanta. (9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17)
The Clips have dropped three of four so a visit from the mess of a Hawks team is exactly what they need. LA is 42-24 and are in fourth place trying to hold off the Pellys for home court advantage in the first round off the playoffs. Tyrone Lue has this team ready for a deep run into the western conference but they need to stay healthy to do so. No Leonard in this one most likely so they will lean on their deep bench to make this win happen. Atlanta is a play in team right now but they have no identity on either end of the floor and LA will make easy work of them in this one. Lay the number with no worry.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #555. Take Under 221 Atlanta vs. LA Clippers (Sunday @ 9:40pm est)
We do have a 7*NHL Today and a 7* Soccer Today as we are on a +1575 run in Soccer and a 9-3 run for +2020 in the NHL. Per this selection, you need to ask yourself why this total is so low considering the total was around the 240 mark in Atlanta and that game went to 280+ if you remember. The Hawks barely lost that contest and now they come in as nearly 10 point underdogs against the Clippers. The Clippers are in a very nice spot here because they come off a loss, they are still a bit banged up and after a loss, they rely on their defense and we also like that Atlanta dropped 120+ points in their last game because there is no way they shoot as well against the Clippers like they did against Utah who has a shaky defense. Look for an Under here as the Hawks have an offensive let down, also step up on defense a bit and the Clippers definitely lock down on defense.
4-Unit Play. #549. Take Over 217 Toronto vs. Orlando (Sunday @ 6:10pm est)
These two teams just met about 2 days ago and the Magic won 113-103 and held them to just 103 points. Toronto rolls in as a team that did put up 119 on Denver and 113 on Phoenix just 3 and 5 games back. It is very hard to beat a team in back to back games without that team showing up somewhat on offense and I think Toronto shows some pride here as an active dog and pushes the tempo of this game to send this game over. Orlando has not truly put up a ton of points lately and I think they bust out on offense here as well as look for this game to go over today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #544 Over 227 Phoenix at Milwaukee (1:10p.m., Sunday March 17)
Tony George
NBA
3/17/24
4 Units
#544 Milwaukee (-2) over Phoenix ** 1 EST - early tip
Like the Bucks here at home. Catching the Suns at the end of a road trip here on a national TV game. The Suns are 3-6 ATS their last 9 road games and this is their 4th road game in 7 days. The Suns came up against Boston on this road trip and lost by 10, and we catch the Bucks with an added day of rest after a 9 point home win against Philly. Like the Bucks here to make a statement today on their home floor and for Lillard to have a big game as the Suns do not guard the perimeter well at all.
Vernon Croy
6-Unit Play - #555 Atlanta +10-110 over Los Angeles (Sunday, March 17, 2024, 9:30 PM ET)
Take Atlanta ATS as my top NBA pick for Sunday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NBA systems and I really like Atlanta on the road here tonight and I would not be shocked if they won this game outright. Atlanta has averaged 116.2 points per game on the road this season and they have held opponents to just 107.8 points per game against them over their last 5 games. Atlanta has been battling injuries but they get a key component back here tonight and Los Angeles has allowed 113.4 points per game over their last 5 games with opponents shooting 48% against them. This is also a hungry Atlanta team who has dropped 3 straight games so they will definitely come ready to play here tonight especially since they play in the same building Monday night. Play Atlanta ATS as we move to 14-7 with my last 21 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 554 Spurs -1 over Nets (7:10 p.m., Sunday, March 17)
This marks just the second time in 2024 that I’ve backed the Spurs, winning the first. Brooklyn is in a tough spot tonight. The Nets will play their 6th road game in 11 days and their second in as many nights. It’s also their final game of the trip and they’ve been a disaster in this spot. The Nets are 0-4 SU & ATS, losing by an average margin of 16.5 ppg when playing in the finale of a road trip of at least three games. All four games were decided by double digits. The Nets have covered just six of their last 22 on the road against teams that make at least 46% of their shots on the season. And they’re 3-12 ATS on the road, losing by 10 ppg after having lost at least four of their last six. It’s all potentially bad news for the Nets. San Antonio is the healthier team and obviously in the better spot. I’m backing the Spurs for the second time in 2024! Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
Passing for today.
August Young
(4* NBA) (548) DALLAS MAVERICKS +4.5 [-110] (vs. Denver Nuggets) (3:30PM EST) The Nuggets are 11-1 since the all-star break, and have covered the spread in four of their last five. They are almost certainly being overvalued by the market right now, and laying 4.5 on the road to a motivated Mavs team that are looking to avoid the play-in bracket might be a step too far. Dallas have won four of their last five, which includes covering the spread in five straight. We're playing with fire a little bit in regard to the Doncic situation, as he's currently listed as game-time decision after the MRI came back negative. However, we still like the value on the home dogs here at the current market price.
Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take #550 Orlando (-12) over Toronto (7:10 p.m., Sunday, March 17)
I really like the Magic here. Orlando never fell off. Many of us sat around waiting for the Magic to come back to earth but they just haven't. The Magic have won seven of their last 10 games straight up and now sit just one game out of the fourth seed in the East. This is a big number but its justified. This is the first game of a four game homestand for Orlando, and they have tomorrow off before playing the Hornets. This is the type of game that they win by 20-25 points. Lay the big number against the Raptors as they are just 2-8 straight up in their last 10 games and that includes loses to the lowly Pistons and Blazers.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Sunday March 17th 2024-
4 Unit Play Take #554 San Antonio -1.5 over Brooklyn (7:10pm est):
This feels like a terrible spot for Brooklyn. The Nets come into this game not only in a tough back to back spot but they also finish up their longest road trip of the season today. On the other side of things San Antonio is an up and coming team that's been playing much better basketball the 2nd half of the season. The Spurs come into this game with an 8-4 record since the All-Star break. They've held their own as well against below .500 teams the last couple of months going 10-5 against the number in their last 15 games versus losing teams.
Take San Antonio in this one.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take Milwaukee (-3.5) Over Phoenix. (1:00p.m, Sunday March 17th)
Milwaukee enters this game 43-24 on the season, while Phoenix is now 39-28. Phoenix is 6-4 in its previous ten games and is coming off a nine-point victory over Charlotte on Friday. Charlotte is a simple task for the most part, so we can use it against Phoenix to demonstrate a lack of scheduling strength. Milwaukee is still on a roll, going 7-3 in their last ten games and coming off a 9-point victory over Philadelphia on Thursday. Milwaukee has been off since Thursday, so they've had more time to rest while also having home court advantage. Milwaukee is an impressive 26-7 at home this season, while Phoenix is 18-14 on the road. Milwaukee has an 8-3 ATS record in their previous 11 games. Meanwhile, the Suns have a dreadful 3-9 ATS record in their last 12 games.
Take Milwaukee (-3.5) Over Phoenix.
Griffin Murphy
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take San Antonio -1.5 over Brooklyn (7 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)The Spurs aren’t favored often, but they are a rightful favorite tonight. Brooklyn is at the tail of a long road trip that has seen them go 1-4, with losses to Detroit and Charlotte. They needed a strong showing on this road trip for any hopes of the postseason, but they fell flat on their faces. They probably just want to get home, and we don’t see them suddenly giving an inspired performance here in San Antonio against an improving Spurs team. Brooklyn is also on a back-to-back, and they were run ragged by the Pacers on Saturday in a 20+-point loss. The Spurs were off on Saturday and they will enjoy home court advantage tonight. The Spurs have been underrated by the oddsmakers and they have covered six of nine. This team has been quietly improving all season long and they have some nice players that have been developing. We see them notching a comfortable win tonight.
Best of Luck, Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #556 LA Clippers (-9) over Atlanta. (9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17)The Clips have dropped three of four so a visit from the mess of a Hawks team is exactly what they need. LA is 42-24 and are in fourth place trying to hold off the Pellys for home court advantage in the first round off the playoffs. Tyrone Lue has this team ready for a deep run into the western conference but they need to stay healthy to do so. No Leonard in this one most likely so they will lean on their deep bench to make this win happen. Atlanta is a play in team right now but they have no identity on either end of the floor and LA will make easy work of them in this one. Lay the number with no worry.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #555. Take Under 221 Atlanta vs. LA Clippers (Sunday @ 9:40pm est)We do have a 7*NHL Today and a 7* Soccer Today as we are on a +1575 run in Soccer and a 9-3 run for +2020 in the NHL. Per this selection, you need to ask yourself why this total is so low considering the total was around the 240 mark in Atlanta and that game went to 280+ if you remember. The Hawks barely lost that contest and now they come in as nearly 10 point underdogs against the Clippers. The Clippers are in a very nice spot here because they come off a loss, they are still a bit banged up and after a loss, they rely on their defense and we also like that Atlanta dropped 120+ points in their last game because there is no way they shoot as well against the Clippers like they did against Utah who has a shaky defense. Look for an Under here as the Hawks have an offensive let down, also step up on defense a bit and the Clippers definitely lock down on defense.
4-Unit Play. #549. Take Over 217 Toronto vs. Orlando (Sunday @ 6:10pm est)
These two teams just met about 2 days ago and the Magic won 113-103 and held them to just 103 points. Toronto rolls in as a team that did put up 119 on Denver and 113 on Phoenix just 3 and 5 games back. It is very hard to beat a team in back to back games without that team showing up somewhat on offense and I think Toronto shows some pride here as an active dog and pushes the tempo of this game to send this game over. Orlando has not truly put up a ton of points lately and I think they bust out on offense here as well as look for this game to go over today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #544 Over 227 Phoenix at Milwaukee (1:10p.m., Sunday March 17)
Tony George
NBA3/17/24
4 Units
#544 Milwaukee (-2) over Phoenix ** 1 EST - early tip
Like the Bucks here at home. Catching the Suns at the end of a road trip here on a national TV game. The Suns are 3-6 ATS their last 9 road games and this is their 4th road game in 7 days. The Suns came up against Boston on this road trip and lost by 10, and we catch the Bucks with an added day of rest after a 9 point home win against Philly. Like the Bucks here to make a statement today on their home floor and for Lillard to have a big game as the Suns do not guard the perimeter well at all.
Vernon Croy
6-Unit Play - #555 Atlanta +10-110 over Los Angeles (Sunday, March 17, 2024, 9:30 PM ET)Take Atlanta ATS as my top NBA pick for Sunday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NBA systems and I really like Atlanta on the road here tonight and I would not be shocked if they won this game outright. Atlanta has averaged 116.2 points per game on the road this season and they have held opponents to just 107.8 points per game against them over their last 5 games. Atlanta has been battling injuries but they get a key component back here tonight and Los Angeles has allowed 113.4 points per game over their last 5 games with opponents shooting 48% against them. This is also a hungry Atlanta team who has dropped 3 straight games so they will definitely come ready to play here tonight especially since they play in the same building Monday night. Play Atlanta ATS as we move to 14-7 with my last 21 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 554 Spurs -1 over Nets (7:10 p.m., Sunday, March 17)This marks just the second time in 2024 that I’ve backed the Spurs, winning the first. Brooklyn is in a tough spot tonight. The Nets will play their 6th road game in 11 days and their second in as many nights. It’s also their final game of the trip and they’ve been a disaster in this spot. The Nets are 0-4 SU & ATS, losing by an average margin of 16.5 ppg when playing in the finale of a road trip of at least three games. All four games were decided by double digits. The Nets have covered just six of their last 22 on the road against teams that make at least 46% of their shots on the season. And they’re 3-12 ATS on the road, losing by 10 ppg after having lost at least four of their last six. It’s all potentially bad news for the Nets. San Antonio is the healthier team and obviously in the better spot. I’m backing the Spurs for the second time in 2024! Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
Passing for today.August Young
(4* NBA) (548) DALLAS MAVERICKS +4.5 [-110] (vs. Denver Nuggets) (3:30PM EST) The Nuggets are 11-1 since the all-star break, and have covered the spread in four of their last five. They are almost certainly being overvalued by the market right now, and laying 4.5 on the road to a motivated Mavs team that are looking to avoid the play-in bracket might be a step too far. Dallas have won four of their last five, which includes covering the spread in five straight. We're playing with fire a little bit in regard to the Doncic situation, as he's currently listed as game-time decision after the MRI came back negative. However, we still like the value on the home dogs here at the current market price.Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take #550 Orlando (-12) over Toronto (7:10 p.m., Sunday, March 17)I really like the Magic here. Orlando never fell off. Many of us sat around waiting for the Magic to come back to earth but they just haven't. The Magic have won seven of their last 10 games straight up and now sit just one game out of the fourth seed in the East. This is a big number but its justified. This is the first game of a four game homestand for Orlando, and they have tomorrow off before playing the Hornets. This is the type of game that they win by 20-25 points. Lay the big number against the Raptors as they are just 2-8 straight up in their last 10 games and that includes loses to the lowly Pistons and Blazers.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Sunday March 17th 2024-4 Unit Play Take #554 San Antonio -1.5 over Brooklyn (7:10pm est):
This feels like a terrible spot for Brooklyn. The Nets come into this game not only in a tough back to back spot but they also finish up their longest road trip of the season today. On the other side of things San Antonio is an up and coming team that's been playing much better basketball the 2nd half of the season. The Spurs come into this game with an 8-4 record since the All-Star break. They've held their own as well against below .500 teams the last couple of months going 10-5 against the number in their last 15 games versus losing teams.
Take San Antonio in this one.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take Milwaukee (-3.5) Over Phoenix. (1:00p.m, Sunday March 17th)Milwaukee enters this game 43-24 on the season, while Phoenix is now 39-28. Phoenix is 6-4 in its previous ten games and is coming off a nine-point victory over Charlotte on Friday. Charlotte is a simple task for the most part, so we can use it against Phoenix to demonstrate a lack of scheduling strength. Milwaukee is still on a roll, going 7-3 in their last ten games and coming off a 9-point victory over Philadelphia on Thursday. Milwaukee has been off since Thursday, so they've had more time to rest while also having home court advantage. Milwaukee is an impressive 26-7 at home this season, while Phoenix is 18-14 on the road. Milwaukee has an 8-3 ATS record in their previous 11 games. Meanwhile, the Suns have a dreadful 3-9 ATS record in their last 12 games.
Take Milwaukee (-3.5) Over Phoenix.
Griffin Murphy
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