March Madness will rule the day but there are still seven NBA games on tap, if that’s your thing.
The pregame narrative: The New York Knicks look for a fifth straight win but are without OG Anuoby and are big road underdogs to the Denver Nuggets. Elsewhere, the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings should cruise as double-digit favourites.
Check out today’s basketball schedule and our NBA odds for March 21.
NBA odds: March 21
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Sacramento Kings vs. Washington Wizards
Betting insight: Sacramento is 4-7 ATS this year on no rest but Washington has lost five straight games by 16-plus points.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic
Betting insight: Orlando is a league-best 23-9 ATS at home and has won 14 of its past 18 games.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Betting insight: Brooklyn is a league-worst 11-22 ATS on the road and Milwaukee has the sixth-best home net rating (+6.8) in the NBA.
Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets
Betting insight: Houston has won eight of its past nine games, covering a 4-point spread seven times.
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks
Betting insight: Dallas is 6-1 SU and ATS in its past seven games.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets
Betting insight: New York is 9-10 without Anunoby in the lineup since he joined the team (14-2 when he plays).
Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns
Betting insight: The under is 12-3 in Phoenix’s last 15 games.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.