The NBA season is winding down, but the betting action is still hot. Let’s take a look at some of the most exciting games on the schedule for Monday, March 27, finding the best NBA bets, props and picks for the eight-game slate.
Best NBA Bets, Expert Picks & Predictions | March 27
Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Detroit Pistons on Monday, and it looks like a lopsided affair. The Bucks are 15.5-point favorites, and this spread could be higher if not for the Pistons’ homecourt advantage.
But we are not going to touch the spread in this game. The minutes are high variance with a spread like this, so we will look at some player props instead. Marvin Bagley under 23.5 points + assists + rebounds looks like the best bet on the board right now, as the Bucks have a strong defense that could limit his production.
Best NBA Bet: Marvin Bagley III UNDER 23.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (LEAN)
Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks are visiting the Indiana Pacers, and they’re in a tough spot. The Mavericks lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday as 12.5-point favorites, and they will be without Luka Doncic, who picked up his 16th technical foul. Meanwhile, the Pacers have two key players in Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner who are questionable for this game. If they are both out, it would be a significant blow to Indiana’s chances.
Given the uncertainty around this game, we are going to wait for more information before making a play. If Doncic is out, the Pacers’ moneyline could be worth a small bet.
Editor’s Note (3/27 12:23 p.m.): Luka Doncic’s 16th technical foul was rescinded after publication. He is available to play tonight against the Pacers.
Best NBA Bet: Pacers Moneyline (LEAN)
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Houston Rockets at New York Knicks
The Houston Rockets are playing on the second night of a back-to-back and will visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 12.5-point favorites, and we like them to cover in this spot. The Rockets are a bad team, and they could rest some of their starters on Monday. Meanwhile, the Knicks have been playing well lately, with a 42-33 record and the seventh-best adjusted net rating in the league. We expect Jalen Brunson to play, and the Knicks should win by more than 12 points.
Best NBA Bet: Knicks -12.5 (LIKE)
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz
The Phoenix Suns will visit the Utah Jazz on Monday, and they’ll have Deandre Ayton back in the lineup after missing the past week and a half. The Jazz, on the other hand, could be without Lauri Markkanen, who is questionable for this game. The Jazz have struggled offensively in their last two games without Markkanen, and they could struggle again against Phoenix. With the Suns giving just 6.5 points — a line that could move to 8.5 or 9 if/when Markkanen is ruled out — we like them to cover in this spot.
Best NBA Bet: Suns -6.5 (LIKE)
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Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets
The marquee matchup of the day takes place in Denver as the 76ers visit the Nuggets. The 76ers are without Joel Embiid — who is resting on the second night of a back-to-back — and could be minus James Harden. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are only dealing with an injury to Michael Porter Jr., questionable with a heel injury.
As such, the best play for this game is something that was once the typical Nuggets play. Jokic triple-doubles have been off the card of late — he’s only had one in his past six games — but maybe a home duel against the 7e6rs at +150 on DraftKings is the time to dip our toes back in the deep end of the triple-double pool.
Best NBA Bet: Nikola Jokic to Triple-Double (LEAN)
