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Raptors vs. Suns SGP predictions March 17: Bet on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker at +310

Raptors vs. Suns predictions

The Toronto Raptors continue their West Coast road trip on Monday against the Phoenix Suns.

The pregame narrative: Toronto has been rolling lately, and I like it to cover a teased-up spread against a sputtering Phoenix team. Prop bets on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker round out this +310 wager.

Check out my Raptors vs. Suns SGP predictions for March 17.

Raptors vs. Suns predictions

Parlay: Raptors +10.5 | Durant 25+ points | Booker 2+ threes (+310)

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Raptors +10.5 (-157): I backed the Raptors at this number yesterday in a +270 SGP, which cashed as they narrowly lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 105-102.

That snapped what I’ll describe as a “concerning” three-game winning streak for Toronto, which has a chance to position itself for a good pick in this year’s draft lottery.

The Raptors players have other ideas, though:

  • Toronto is 6-2 in its last eight games.
  • It has covered a +10.5 spread in 12 of 13 games since the all-star break.

Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl are playing tonight while RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley are listed as questionable.

If everyone is in, Toronto should be live to win this game.

Phoenix has dropped seven of its past 11 games — including a 126-109 loss to Toronto — and is an awful 7-15-1 ATS as a home favourite this season.

NBA SGP legs

Durant over 25.5 points (-113): This could very well be Durant’s last season with the Suns, as the superstar is reportedly seeking a trade this offseason.

And I can’t blame Durant for wanting to jump ship after posting outstanding numbers while the rest of his team spits the bit.

He is averaging 26.6 points per game this year while shooting 52.5% from the floor and 41.4% from deep. Those are nearly identical to the numbers Durant posted over a 75-game sample size last season.

KD has scored 21-plus points in seven of eight games this month while going 4-4 against this line — that’s a pretty solid floor to work with.

He fell short of this line against the Raps on Feb. 23 but has scored 30 and 35 in his two other games them as a Sun.

Booker 2+ threes (-435): This heavily juiced line gives our SGP a welcome odds boost from +200 to +310 — well worth it, in my opinion.

Booker has netted two-plus 3s in 44 of 62 games this season (70.9%) and is shooting a respectable 34.5% from beyond the arc.

He went 3-for-8 from deep against the Raptors a month ago and has cashed this bet in 11 of 14 games since the all-star break.

Raptors vs. Suns predictions made at 1:45 p.m. ET 03/17/2025.

Grizzlies vs. Kings SGP predictions March 17: Expect Desmond Bane, Domantas Sabonis to deliver offence

Grizzlies vs. Kings predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings collide as part of a busy late-night slate in the NBA on Monday.

The pregame narrative: Sacramento is slipping and should have a hard time slowing Memphis’ offence, which averages an NBA-best 122.7 points per game. Desmond Bane and Domantas Sabonis are featured in this same-game parlay recommendation.

Check out my +335 Grizzlies vs. Kings SGP predictions for March 17.

Grizzlies vs. Kings predictions

Parlay: Grizzlies over 117.5 points | Bane 3+ threes | Sabonis 15+ points (+335)

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Grizzlies over 117.5 points (-121): Memphis is 8-2 against this number in its last 10 games without star point guard Ja Morant, who is out tonight. 

The only times the Grizzlies fell short were against the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors, two teams in the top 10 in defensive rating. 

Sacramento is 19th in defensive rating and 23rd this month. 

Memphis scored 133 points on the Kings the last time these teams played (a 138-133 loss). 

Morant’s absence cuts into some upside but the fast-tempo Grizzlies have done well without him and play at the top pace in the NBA. 

Memphis has scored 120-plus points in four straight games, while the Kings have allowed 120-plus in three consecutive. 

This game has the second-highest total of the night.

NBA SGP legs

Bane 3+ threes (-118): The Grizzlies guard failed to hit this number in the two games he played against the Kings earlier this season but this is a great matchup.

Bane will need to shoulder a bigger load on offence without Morant and the Kings are dreadful at containing the 3-ball.

  • Sacramento ranks last in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage.
  • Each of the last three teams to face the Kings made 20-plus threes and shot better than 50% from the outside.
  • Bane has hit this number in three straight games without Morant.

The 26-year-old’s production is down this season and so is his 3-point volume, but Bane is still shooting a solid 38.0% from downtown.

Sabonis 15+ points (-195): Sabonis played on Friday for the first time in two weeks. And while he fell short of this number, it was encouraging to see him log 30 minutes.

The Kings big man scored 17 points in each game against Memphis this season and is averaging 19.4 PPG.

This is a very achievable number for him despite a dip in scoring since De’Aaron Fox was traded.

Excluding a game he was limited to one minute, Sabonis has hit the 15-point mark in 46 of 56 contests.

Grizzlies vs. Kings predictions made at 12:41 p.m. ET 03/17/2025.

Best NBA prop bets March 17: Back Tyler Herro and Jaren Jackson Jr. on Monday

NBA prop bets

Tyler Herro and Jaren Jackson Jr. headline Monday’s NBA prop bets.

The pregame narrative: Herro and Jackson draw great matchups against the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings, respectively. I’m backing both players to clear their point totals and am also eyeing Donovan Clingan to record a double-double.

Check out my top NBA prop bets for March 17.

NBA prop bets

Best bet: Herro over 21.5 points (-127)

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Herro is in a mini-slump, averaging 20.0 points in March on 44.7% shooting.

Since November, it’s the only month this season where he’s averaged fewer than 24.0 PPG. That helps explain this low total, which I don’t think bettors will see for much longer.

The point guard has been living right around this line even amid his current struggles:

  • Herro has scored 21+ points in 5 of 8 games this month and 9 of 13 since the all-star break.
  • He’s averaging 18.9 field-goal attempts since the ASG, which is 4.5 more than anyone else on the Heat.

In my opinion, Herro should blow by this total if he takes anywhere near 18.9 field goal attempts on Monday.

New York has the third-worst 3-point defence in the NBA (37.3%) and allows the sixth-most points per game to opposing point guards, according to Fantasy Pros.

Key stat: Herro has cleared this line in both games vs. New York this season, averaging 28.0 PPG.

Best NBA picks

Jackson over 24.5 points (-124): This shapes up to be a smash spot for Jackson, who will be Memphis’ No. 1 option on Monday with Ja Morant (shoulder) sidelined.

Unsurprisingly, Jackson has produced at a much higher clip this year when the point guard sits:

  • With Morant (36 games): 21.8 PPG, 15.4 FGA/game
  • Without Morant (25 games): 24.0 PPG, 17.9 FGA/game

He’s 11-7 against this line when playing north of 25 minutes without Morant. Sacramento is a 3-point favourite in tonight’s contest, meaning Jackson should get plenty of run.

This is also a great matchup.

The Kings allow the second-most points and third-most 3s per game to power forwards, and JJJ scored 28 points when he last played them on Jan. 3.

Clingan to record a double-double (+200): I’ll take a swing at Clingan to record a double-double at this price.

Portland’s rookie centre has been a menace on the glass since re-entering the starting lineup on Feb. 12:

  • 9.9 rebounds per game
  • 9+ rebounds in five straight

He’s coming off two strong rebounding games against the Toronto Raptors (14 rebounds) and New York Knicks (12 rebounds) and is -167 to reach double-digit boards tonight.

The real risk here lies in Clingan’s ability to score, as he’s only averaging 6.0 PPG.

He goes up against a Washington Wizards team allowing the third-most points in the paint per game (51.6) and the most points to opposing centres per game (26.39).

NBA prop picks made at 11:40 a.m. ET on 03/17/2025.

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NCAA basketball predictions

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Thunder vs. Bucks SGP predictions March 16: Fade Giannis, ride with Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder vs. Bucks predictions

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the two brightest stars in Sunday’s late-night NBA showdown, and I’ve got both of them in a same-game parlay.

The pregame narrative: SGA has a solid price on an attainable assists milestone, and I expect him to hit that while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory. On the Milwaukee Bucks’ side, I’m fading Giannis as a passer.

Check out my Thunder vs. Bucks SGP predictions for March 16.

Thunder vs. Bucks predictions

Parlay: Thunder ML | Gilgeous-Alexander 6+ assists | Giannis under 6.5 assists (+290)

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Thunder moneyline (-190): Milwaukee coasted to a comfortable, low-scoring win when these teams met in the NBA Cup final in mid-December. But that was ages ago.

Since that game, OKC has clearly been the better team.

  • OKC since Dec. 18: 35-7 record, +12.3 net rating
  • Milwaukee since Dec. 18: 24-17 record, +2.7 net rating

The Thunder are 24-6 this year as road favourites, as well as 9-5 when playing on a back-to-back.

The Bucks are just 6-7 when playing on a back-to-back and should be overmatched against the Western Conference’s No. 1 squad.

NBA SGP legs

Gilgeous-Alexander 6+ assists (-157): Any high-scoring point guard that faces the Bucks has a chance to really go off. But I’m drawn to this assists prop, which I think is priced in an SGP-friendly zone.

Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s leading scorer, but he knows how to take care of his teammates, too.

Look at his passing production since Feb. 12 (14 games):

  • 7.1 APG
  • 13.9 potential assists/game
  • 6+ assists in 11 of 14
  • 5+ assists in 14 of 14

When SGA last faced the Bucks in February — a 29-point win for OKC over a shorthanded Milwaukee team — he had six assists in just 22 minutes.

Giannis under 6.5 assists (-139): The Greek Freak has gone over this assist total in three straight games, but it’s still an outsized number compared to his season average (5.7 APG).

In a tough matchup like this one, the under should be the side that wins out.

OKC allows the fourth-fewest assists per game to opposing power forwards (3.82), per Betting Pros, as well as fifth-fewest assists overall.

When Giannis last faced the Thunder in Milwaukee (last March), he finished with four assists in 34 minutes.

Thunder vs. Bucks predictions made at 1:10 p.m. ET on 03/16/2025.

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers SGP predictions March 16: Bet on Scottie Barnes and Donovan Clingan

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers predictions

The Toronto Raptors take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

The pregame narrative: The Raptors have caught fire at the wrong time, and I’ll back them to cover as teased-up road underdogs tonight. Prop bets on Scottie Barnes and Donovan Clingan round out this +270 wager.

Check out my Raptors vs. Trail Blazers SGP predictions for March 16.

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers predictions

Parlay: Raptors +10.5 | Barnes 6+ rebounds | Clingan 10+ rebounds (+270)

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Raptors +10.5 (-240): Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster have to be shaking their heads behind the scenes.

Toronto has won six of its last seven games, devastating its chances at winning the draft lottery and owning the rights to select Duke Blue Devils superstar Cooper Flagg.

The Raptors’ lone loss in that span came by a single point and they’ve covered a +10.5 spread in 11 of 12 games since the all-star break.

Portland has lost five straight games — albeit against solid competition — and might be without standout guard Anfernee Simons (questionable, hand).

Backing the Raptors as a road underdog has been profitable this year (17-13 ATS), so I’ll gladly bank a few extra points with them tonight.

NBA SGP legs

Barnes 6+ rebounds (-225): Barnes has been one of the few Raptors playing on a nightly basis, and his production on the glass has been solid:

  • 7.9 RPG on the season
  • 8.8 RPG in March
  • 6+ rebounds in 10 of his last 13 games

Portland has some solid rebounders — like Clingan, who I’ll touch on in a moment — but this teased-down milestone should be very much in play.

The Trail Blazers give up the second-most rebounds per game to small forwards, according to Fantasy Pros.

Clingan 10+ rebounds (-124): I might be trying to thread the needle by backing two players on opposing teams to reach a rebounding milestone.

But given Clingan’s recent production, I think it’s worth the risk.

The 2024 No. 7 overall pick has been a beast since re-entering the starting lineup on Feb. 12, averaging 9.5 rebounds per game.

Clingan is the only 7-footer in Portland’s active lineup — in fact, he’s the only player listed above 6-foot-9 — which puts him in a good spot to succeed on a nightly basis.

With backup big men DeAndre Ayton and Robert Williams sidelined, I like the rookie to grab double-digit boards against a Raptors team allowing the sixth-most rebounds per game to opposing centres.

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers predictions made at 12:15 p.m. ET 03/16/2025.

Best NBA prop bets March 16: Bet on Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball and Dyson Daniels on Sunday

NBA prop bets

Point guards Luka Doncic and LaMelo Ball headline Sunday’s NBA prop bets.

The pregame narrative: Doncic (calf) is listed as probable after sitting on Friday and I expect him to torch the Phoenix Suns. Ball, meanwhile, has a very attainable 3-point total against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Check out my top NBA prop bets for March 16.

NBA prop bets

Best bet: Doncic over 42.5 points and rebounds (-118)

This is a massive total but Doncic is well equipped to clear it on Sunday.

The former Dallas Maverick has been balling for the Lakers and is well-rested heading into a solid matchup.

  • First six games with Lakers: 19.3 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1-5 vs. this line
  • Last seven games with Lakers: 31.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 2-5 vs. this line

Doncic hasn’t cleared this mark regularly but is L.A.’s go-to scorer and will have increased rebounding opportunities with LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes sidelined.

He’s recorded 12 and 11 boards in two games without LeBron while averaging 33.5 points.

The Suns allow the fifth-most rebounds and ninth-most points to PGs per game, according to Fantasy Pros, and Doncic has routinely killed the team that passed on him in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Key stat: Doncic is 8-2 against this line in his last 10 full games against the Suns, averaging 36.5 points and 8.5 rebounds.

Best NBA picks

Ball over 3.5 threes (-130): The great thing about betting on Ball’s 3-point total is you know he’s going to put up shots.

Charlotte’s point guard takes 11.5 threes per night, which would rank first in the NBA had he played enough games to qualify.

Since returning from a two-game injury absence on March 1, he’s been cashing in:

  • 4.0 makes/game
  • 11.1 attempts/game
  • 4-3 vs. this line

The Clippers have struggled to defend the perimeter since the all-star break, giving up the eighth-most 3s per game to point guards and ranking 20th in 3-point defence (36.5%).

Ball went 7-for-11 from deep his last time out.

Russell over 5.5 assists (-154): This is an A-plus matchup for D’Angelo Russell, who has steadily contributed as a facilitator since joining the Brooklyn Nets.

The point guard is averaging 5.7 assists per game with Brooklyn and has at least four assists in nine straight games. That gives us a solid baseline to work with.

Russell cleared this mark in three of his last four and plays an Atlanta Hawks team allowing the fifth-most assists per game to opposing PGs.

The Hawks play with the second-fastest pace in the NBA while the Nets play at the slowest pace, so it’ll be interesting to see who dictates the tempo of this contest.

In their first matchup this season, Atlanta won 120-116. If that many points are put up again, I like Russell’s chances of dishing out six assists.

NBA prop picks made at 10:15 a.m. ET on 03/16/2025.

Best NBA prop bets March 16: Bet on Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball and Dyson Daniels on Sunday

NBA prop bets

Point guards Luka Doncic and LaMelo Ball headline Sunday’s NBA prop bets.

The pregame narrative: Doncic (calf) is listed as probable after sitting on Friday and I expect him to torch the Phoenix Suns. Ball, meanwhile, has a very attainable 3-point total against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Check out my top NBA prop bets for March 16.

NBA prop bets

Best bet: Doncic over 40.5 points and rebounds (-124)

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This is a massive total but Doncic is well equipped to clear it on Sunday.

The former Dallas Maverick has been balling for the Lakers and is well-rested heading into a solid matchup.

  • First six games with Lakers: 19.3 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1-5 vs. this line
  • Last seven games with Lakers: 31.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 2-5 vs. this line

Doncic hasn’t cleared this mark regularly but is L.A.’s go-to scorer and will have increased rebounding opportunities with LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes sidelined.

He’s recorded 12 and 11 boards in two games without LeBron while averaging 33.5 points.

The Suns allow the fifth-most rebounds and ninth-most points to PGs per game, according to Fantasy Pros, and Doncic has routinely killed the team that passed on him in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Key stat: Doncic is 8-2 against this line in his last 10 full games against the Suns, averaging 36.5 points and 8.5 rebounds.

Best NBA picks

Ball over 3.5 threes (-122): The great thing about betting on Ball’s 3-point total is you know he’s going to put up shots.

Charlotte’s point guard takes 11.5 threes per night, which would rank first in the NBA had he played enough games to qualify.

Since returning from a two-game injury absence on March 1, he’s been cashing in:

  • 4.0 makes/game
  • 11.1 attempts/game
  • 4-3 vs. this line

The Clippers have struggled to defend the perimeter since the all-star break, giving up the eighth-most 3s per game to point guards and ranking 20th in 3-point defence (36.5%).

Ball went 7-for-11 from deep his last time out.

Russell over 5.5 assists (-106): This is an A-plus matchup for D’Angelo Russell, who has steadily contributed as a facilitator since joining the Brooklyn Nets.

The point guard is averaging 5.7 assists per game with Brooklyn and has at least four assists in nine straight games. That gives us a solid baseline to work with.

Russell cleared this mark in three of his last four and plays an Atlanta Hawks team allowing the fifth-most assists per game to opposing PGs.

The Hawks play with the second-fastest pace in the NBA while the Nets play at the slowest pace, so it’ll be interesting to see who dictates the tempo of this contest.

In their first matchup this season, Atlanta won 120-116. If that many points are put up again, I like Russell’s chances of dishing out six assists.

NBA prop picks made at 10:15 a.m. ET on 03/16/2025.

Wizards vs. Nuggets SGP predictions March 15: Back Khris Middleton, Kyshawn George on Saturday

Wizards vs. Nuggets predictions

The Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets close out Saturday’s eight-game NBA slate.

The pregame narrative: Denver is gearing up for a title run while Washington is counting down the days untill the draft lottery. I’ll take the Nuggets to win at home alongside Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George props in this +290 SGP.

Check out my Wizards vs. Nuggets SGP predictions for March 15.

Wizards vs. Nuggets predictions

Parlay: Nuggets moneyline | Middleton over 16.5 points and assists | George 2+ threes (+290)

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Nuggets moneyline (-590): The Nuggets played last night, and it’s unclear if some of their biggest stars (Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray) will suit up against the last-place Wizards.

But Denver is fighting for playoff seeding and this -11.5 spread indicates to me either one or both of them will see some playing time.

Washington’s sole focus with 17 games remaining is getting the rights to draft Cooper Flagg.

The Wizards have the worst record in the NBA (14-51) and the worst net rating (-11.7), per NBA.com.

There’s no need to overthink this leg. It would be a legitimate shock if Washington pulled out a win in the Mile High City.

NBA SGP legs

Middleton over 16.5 points and assists (-115): I’ll be playing this as a standalone wager and encourage you to do so as well in addition to this SGP.

Middleton doesn’t play big minutes, but has been productive this month:

  • 13.8 PPG
  • 4.2 APG
  • 4-2 vs. this line

The former Milwaukee Buck is coming off a 16-point, eight-assist effort against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday and gets a perfect matchup to stay hot.

Denver is allowing the fifth-most points (22.85) and third-most assists (4.51) to small forwards this year, according to Fantasy Pros.

Middleton has cleared this mark in eight of his last 10 games against the Nuggets — all with the Bucks — landing on 16 points/assists in one of the outliers.

George 2+ threes (-165): You might not know who George is, and I wouldn’t blame you.

The 2024 No. 24 overall pick is averaging just 8.5 points per game on the worst team in the NBA. That’s not going to get you much screen time.

But George is in great form from beyond the arc over his last 10 games:

  • 2.2 threes per game
  • 36.1% shooting
  • 2+ threes in 8 of 10 games

Denver is allowing opponents to cash in at a 36.4% rate from deep, which is the 10th-highest mark in basketball.

Wizards vs. Nuggets predictions made at 2:33 p.m. ET on 03/15/2025.

Knicks vs. Warriors prop picks March 15: Bet on OG Anunoby and Steph Curry on Saturday

Knicks vs. Warriors prop picks

The New York Knicks take on the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday.

The pregame narrative: Jalen Brunson remains sidelined for New York, and I expect OG Anunoby to step up and perform well in his absence. On the other end, look for Steph Curry to catch fire from beyond the arc.

Check out my Knicks vs. Warriors prop picks for March 15.

Knicks vs. Warriors prop picks

Best Bet: Anunoby over 23.5 points and rebounds (-112)

This has all the makings of a smash play.

Anunoby is rolling right now, averaging 21.3 points and 5.9 rebounds (27.2 PR) in his last seven games.

He’s cashed this mark in five of those contests, finishing with no fewer than 19 points and rebounds.

That includes a game against the Warriors on March 5, when Anunoby logged 29 points and three rebounds.

Anunoby is averaging 17.4 field goal attempts during this seven-game stretch, which puts us in a great spot to clear this mark from a volume standpoint. He should keep firing at a high rate with Brunson sidelined.

And the small forward is in a good spot to rack up counting stats tonight as well. He’s had at least seven rebounds in three straight games and is averaging 41.0 minutes per night in March.

For better or worse, Tom Thibodeau loves to run his stars into the ground. That means Anunoby will have plenty of opportunities to stuff the stat sheet.

Key stat: Anunoby has cleared this mark in three of his last four games without Brunson.

Quick pick

Curry 5+ threes (-120): Curry is on fire and has a Grade-A matchup against the Knicks.

  • New York has the second-worst 3-point defence in the NBA (37.4%).
  • Since the all-star break, Curry is averaging 4.7 threes on 10.9 attempts (43.3%).

Curry has cleared this mark in eight of his last nine games against the Knicks, going 4-for-13 from deep in the outlier.

He went 5-for-9 against them earlier this month and I expect even more volume on Saturday.

Kings vs. Warriors prop picks made at 9:46 a.m. ET on 03/15/2025.