Thursday’s Best Bets: NBA, NHL & College Basketball (3/9)

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NBA Same Game Parlay Picks

Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons

  • Leg 1: Gordon Hayward Under 5.5 assists (-113)
  • Leg 2: James Wiseman Under 8.5 rebounds (-102)
  • Leg 3: Isaiah Livers Under 9.5 points (+100)

While you have overs in the Golden State-Memphis game, expect some unders in the Hornets-Pistons game. The sportsbook notoriously sets opponents’ lines against the Pistons too high. Hayward averages 3.8 assists per game, his prop should not be set at 5.5.

On the other side, sometimes you have to trust the numbers too. Wiseman is projected at 7.3 rebounds by the BettingPros Prop Bet Cheat Sheet, so snagging his under at near even odds is some solid value in my book.

Isaiah Livers is also someone who shouldn't be set at 9.5 points, considering he's only gone over that total once in the last four games. Detroit's 27th-ranked offense is not anything to be scared of, and Livers is not someone who I expect to pop off. At +100, this is a steal of a prop.''

Parlay Odds: +663

  • Ryan Coleman

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NBA Game Picks

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors

The Warriors’ road woes are glaring, and it remains surprising to see them favored in this spot. Golden State is an abysmal 9-23 ATS and 7-25 SU when playing away from home, and their Pts/Poss differential plummets from 6th to 25th with the change in venue. The main issue for the Warriors has been on the defensive end, as their Net Defensive Rating on the road is better than only Houston and San Antonio. The inexplicable drop in defensive efficiency is a key reason to like Memphis here, as they be able to make up for G Ja Morant’s absence via the Warriors own deficiencies.

Additionally, the Grizz are among the best home teams in the NBA. Their 26-5 record at home trails only Denver, and their 19-11-1 record ATS is tremendous. Any hesitations in backing Memphis with them without Morant and with C Steven Adams remaining sidelined are reasonable, but the team’s depth is being undervalued here, and they have the personnel capable of giving Golden State fits on the defensive end. It’s been a rough stretch of games for Memphis (to say the least), but they should be able to regain their rhythm on their home floor. Bet the Grizz to cover the short spread.

Bet: Grizzlies +2 (-110)

  • Tommy Jurgens

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First Basket Scorer

Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers

The Pacers and Rockets will play for the second time this season. In the first one, the Pacers won the tip and scored first. That was back on November 18. Things have changed since then.

The Rockets and Pacers have both won just 32 percent tipoffs this year. However, the Rockets have earned 51 percent of first baskets while the Pacers have made just 38 percent. Houston is more consistent in starting a game despite not getting the first shot much.

Alperen Sengun has seven first baskets to lead the Rockets. He’s sitting at +500 and has terrific value to score first tonight.

Bet: Alperen Sengun (+500)'

  • Jason Radowitz

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NBA Prop Bets

Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets

The Rockets are having a rough season. They are 15-50 and the 25th-ranked defense in the NBA. In their last five games, they have given up an average of 116.8 points to opposing teams. That means there will be plenty of opportunities for the Pacers to score tonight.

The player who can take the most advantage of the Rocket’s defense is Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is coming off a 40-point game against the 76ers. The Sixers are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. Haliburton should have no problem scoring against the Rockets tonight.'

Tyrese Haliburton – Over 22.5 Points (-118)

  • Cameron Lynch

  
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