NBA Preview: Wednesday, March 9
Dirty Dozen for Wednesday
It’s a mishmash of games for the NBA this Wednesday. With 12 games on deck, there is a little bit of something for everyone as the NBA betting lines has a few blowouts, some defensive duels, and potentially ugly late evening slates.
NBA Games For March 9
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons
The Chicago Bulls look to halt a five-game skid while the Detroit Pistons aim to keep their eight-game unbeaten streak on the point spread intact. Chicago is the favorite and has covered in five straight games in Detroit. The total has gone under in eight of Detroit’s 12 divisional games.
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
The fourth and final meeting between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets favors Boston even if the Hornets have covered on two of their three games. Boston has been dominant this year thanks to a resurgent offense that is putting up over 111 points on average. Seven of its last eight games have gone over the total.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat
The Phoenix Suns hope to get Devin Booker back as they get a tough assignment in facing the Miami Heat after having played last night. The Suns are just 4-6 against the spread (ATS) on the second night of a back-to-back while the Heat have an NBA-best 75% cover rate (12-4) with a rest advantage.
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks
Winners of five straight, the Milwaukee Bucks host the Atlanta Hawks as favorites. The Bucks have dominated the Hawks in Milwaukee having won nine of their last ten meetings with them here. The total is tied for the highest of the evening as six of Milwaukee’s last seven home games have gone over.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
Two of the four worst teams on the spread meet as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets as favorites. The Lakers are 4-7 ATS as a visiting favorite while the Rockets are 9-17 ATS as a hosting underdog. Bet online on LeBron James to have another big game even if he’s listed as “questionable”.
Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans
After killing it on the online sportsbook, the New Orleans Pelicans have dropped two straight. They get a great opportunity to bounce back as they face the Orlando Magic who are just 2-11 as a visitor against the Western Conference and 9-27 overall. The total has gone over in these teams’ last five meetings.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Injuries are running wild for this game but we still have two of the NBA’s profitable teams on the spread. The Minnesota Timberwolves, the second-largest favorites this evening, are coming off a 43-point win and have covered six of their last seven games. The Oklahoma City Thunder, however, are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Minnesota.
Timberwolves are up by 45, so Pat Bev is now in charge of the t-shirt cannon during timeouts.
— ProCity Hoops (@ProCityHoops) March 8, 2022
Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs
The Toronto Raptors are sorely missing OG Anunoby as the team is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven games. The San Antonio Spurs play host to them as slight underdogs, a role where they are only 5-11 ATS as one. However, they have only lost to Toronto once at home in their last 12 games so an upset could be brewing here.
New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks
In spite of all their injuries, the New York Knicks have won two straight and covered three. They are in for it as they visit the Dallas Mavericks. As has been the case, the total is the lowest for the evening as Dallas is allowing just under 103 points at home. The total has gone under in 13 of Dallas’s 15 games against the East.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz
How many points will the G-League version of the Portland Trail Blazers lose by this time? Portland has lost by an average of 31.2 points in its five-game losing skid. The Blazers are just 3-6 ATS as a 10-point underdog or more. But the Utah Jazz are just covering 40.6% of their home games as a favorite.
Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
Nikola Jokic gets a chance to add to his MVP case with another strong performance here. He’s carried the Denver Nuggets to an 11-2 record in its last 13 games and a shot at a top-four seed in the West. The Nuggets have also covered six straight road games while the Sacramento Kings are just 3-7 (5-5 ATS) post-NBA Trade Deadline.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers’ offensive woes have led to this game against the Washington Wizards as the second-lowest total for the night. The Clippers have failed to hit 100 points in five of their last 10 games while six of Washington’s last seven road games have gone under the total.
