🏀 NBA Picks & Predictions – March 13, 2025
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
Game Overview
Tip-off: 7:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Spread: Pistons -13.5 (-110) | Wizards +13.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pistons -850 | Wizards +550
Total (O/U): 235.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key Betting Trends
✅ Wizards: 13-51 SU, 10-28 in conference games, 2-8 in their last 10 games.
✅ Pistons: 37-29 SU, 25-20 in conference games, on a 3-game winning streak vs. Washington.
✅ Head-to-Head: Pistons have won 3 straight, but Wizards have covered in 6 of the last 10.
Matchup Breakdown
Washington Wizards (13-51, 25-31-2 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Decent three-point shooting (35.7% 3PT, ranked 18th).
Jordan Poole provides some scoring upside.
🔻 Weaknesses:
Worst defense in the NBA (30th in defensive rating).
Struggles with rebounding (28th in total rebounds).
Detroit Pistons (37-29, 31-35 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Strong home court presence (18-14 home record).
Cade Cunningham is in top form, averaging 26.9 PPG in the last 10 games.
🔻 Weaknesses:
Inconsistent perimeter defense.
Bench production remains unreliable.
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This is a difficult game to call with the spread but the Pistons will have a clear edge on the inside and they tend to take care of business at home.
Spread Pick: Pistons -13.5 (-110)
Detroit has covered in 7 of their last 10 games vs. Washington.
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10
Total Points (O/U): Under 235.5 (-110)
The under has hit in 4 of the last 5 Wizards road games.
🔥 Confidence Level: 6/10
Top Player Props
Jordan Poole - Over 19.5 Points (+105) ✅ None of us like Poole but at plus-money against a poor perimeter defense, this has to be a good bet.
Corey Kispert - Under 3.5 Rebounds (-154) ✅ Has gone under in 8 of last 10 games.
Jalen Duren - Over 11.5 Rebounds (-108) ✅ Leads Pistons in rebounding.
Parlay Play
I’m adding Duren under PRA here because he gets into foul trouble often and even last game he had 15-13 and did not cover this.
My parlay.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Game Overview
Tip-off: 7:30 PM (ET)
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Spread: Bucks -7.0 (-110) | Lakers +7.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Bucks -260 | Lakers +215
Total (O/U): 225.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key Betting Trends
✅ Lakers: 8-2 in their last 10 games, have covered the spread in 9 of their last 10.
✅ Bucks: Lost 3 straight, failed to cover in 12 of last 20 games, but they lost by a combined total of less than 6 points.
✅ Head-to-Head: Lakers won last meeting 128-124 (OT).
Matchup Breakdown
Los Angeles Lakers (40-23, 30-32 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Great since the trade but Lebron is out.
Strong rebounding presence (6th in total rebounds).
🔻 Weaknesses:
Turnovers remain an issue (ranked 22nd) but should improve with better ball handling.
Road defense has struggled.
Milwaukee Bucks (36-28, 29-35 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Giannis Antetokounmpo is an animal on both sides of the ball.
Efficient three-point shooting (11th in 3PT%), with role players stepping up.
🔻 Weaknesses:
Lack of defensive consistency (ranked 19th in defensive rating).
Struggled against top-tier competition.
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I’d love to have the Bucks at -5, but -7 is starting to get up there. The Lakers are not the same team on the road. Despite the Bucks losing 3 straight, they’ve been paying pretty well. I think this is a potential trap game for Lakers bettors. Luka is also on the injury report and the Lakers have several guys out besides Lebron.
Spread Pick: Buck -6.5 (-110)
The spread just moved to -6.5. My data says take the Lakers but I don’t see it here with all the injuries. Bucks are the better team at home and Lakers do not have Lebron. I think the Bucks could blow them out and surprise people in this game.
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10
Total Points (O/U): Under 225.5 (-110)
The under has hit in 4 of the last 5 Bucks games.
🔥 Confidence Level: 6/10
Top Player Props
Dalton Knecht - Over 3.5 Rebounds (-130) ✅ Has hit in 5 straight games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Over 28.5 Points (-108) ✅ Has gone over in 3 straight home games.
Damian Lillard - Over 24.5 Points (-105) ✅ Not often you get to bet Dame under 25 points. This is a good matchup for him.
Parlay Play
✅ Bucks ML (-110)
✅ Dalton Knecht - Over 3.5 Rebounds
✅ Giannis Over 29.5 Points (-108)
💰 Odds: +300 (Approximate)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls
Game Overview
Tip-off: 5:00 PM (ET)
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Spread: Bulls -2.0 (-110) | Nets +2.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Bulls -135 | Nets +115
Total (O/U): 229.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key Betting Trends
✅ Nets: 2-8 in their last 10 games, failed to cover in 6 of last 10.
✅ Bulls: Won last 3 games, covered in last 2 meetings vs. Nets.
✅ Head-to-Head: Bulls won last matchup 128-102.
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Josh Giddey is out for the Bulls and I do like how the Nets are playing (Cam Thomas is coming on) but I like the Nets as big time underdogs usually.
Spread Pick: Bulls -2.0 (-110)
Bulls have covered in 2 straight games vs. Nets and I’ll take the other side after the Nets had a big win recently.
🔥 Confidence Level: 6/10
Total Points (O/U): Under 229.5 (-110)
The under has hit in 4 of last 5 Bulls games.
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10
Top Player Props
Coby White - Over 22.5 Points (-110) ✅ Scoring a ton lately and will get a high volume of shots up.
Nic Claxton - Under 9.5 Points (-100) ✅ Has gone under in 5 straight road games.
Parlay Play
✅ Bulls ML
✅ Nic Claxton - Under 9.5 Points
✅ Cam Thomas - Under 24.5 Points
✅ Coby White - Over 22.5 Points
💰 Odds: +800 (Approximate)
Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Game Overview
Tip-off: 5:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Spread: Pelicans -2.5 (-115) | Magic +2.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Pelicans -140 | Magic +120
Total (O/U): 217.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key Betting Trends
✅ Magic: 3-7 in their last 10 games, struggling to score efficiently.
✅ Pelicans: 5-5 in their last 10, but strong at home (12-21 SU).
✅ Head-to-Head: Magic have dominated, winning 8 of the last 10 matchups.
Matchup Breakdown
Orlando Magic (30-36, 25-31-2 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Paolo Banchero leads the team in scoring, averaging 28.1 PPG over the last 10 games.
Strong interior defense (Top 10 in blocks per game).
🔻 Weaknesses:
Offensive inefficiency (ranked 28th in PPG).
Poor rebounding (ranked 27th in total rebounds).
New Orleans Pelicans (18-48, 32-34 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Zion Williamson is playing at an elite level, fresh off a triple-double.
Strong ball movement (Top 12 in assists per game).
🔻 Weaknesses:
Free throw struggles (Bottom 5 in FT%).
Defensive inconsistency on the perimeter.
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I’d advise staying away from this one. I feel like both teams are super unpredictable, but there are some player bets to check out with good value.
Spread Pick: Pelicans -2.5 (-115)
Pelicans have won 3 of their last 5 home games. This is a very tough game to call. I assume it will be close, but the Pelicans seem to have figured something out lately and they’re playing much better. I’m staying away from this one.
Total Points (O/U): Over 217.0 (-110)
The over has hit in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans home games.
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10
Top Player Props
Paolo Banchero - Under 5.5 Assists (-143) ✅ Has gone under in 9 of last 10 games.
Franz Wagner - Under 24.5 Points (-119) ✅ Averaging 20.6 PPG in last 5 road games.
Parlay Play
✅ Zion Under 23.5 Points
✅ Paolo Banchero Under 5.5 Assists
💰 Odds: +210 (Approximate)
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10 – Moderate risk, small stake recommended.
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors
Game Overview
Tip-off: 7:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Spread: Warriors -7.5 (-110) | Kings +7.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Warriors -290 | Kings +240
Total (O/U): 233.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)
Key Betting Trends
✅ Kings: 5-5 in their last 10 games, inconsistent offense.
✅ Warriors: 9-1 in their last 10, riding a 5-game winning streak.
✅ Head-to-Head: Warriors won last matchup 132-108, but Kings lead series 6-4 in last 10.
Matchup Breakdown
Sacramento Kings (33-31, 31-32-1 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Zach LaVine leading scoring charge, averaging 25.4 PPG.
Excellent free throw shooting (Top 5 in NBA).
🔻 Weaknesses:
Struggles with perimeter defense (ranked 22nd in 3PT% allowed).
Rebounding concerns (ranked 24th in total rebounds).
Golden State Warriors (37-28, 34-31 ATS)
🔹 Strengths:
Stephen Curry is in MVP form, averaging 29.5 PPG over last 10 games.
Elite passing game (ranked 2nd in assists per game).
🔻 Weaknesses:
Depth remains a concern off the bench.
Defensive inconsistency against fast-paced offenses.
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The Kings haven’t been scoring as much lately and I really like the Warriors D at home.
Spread Pick: Warriors -7.5
Golden State has covered in 7 of their last 10 games.
🔥 Confidence Level: 7/10
Total Points (O/U): Under 233.0
The under has hit in 8 of the last 10 Kings road games and I like the Warriors D at home.
🔥 Confidence Level:8/10
Top Player Props
DeMar DeRozan - Over 4.5 Assists (-110) ✅ Has gone over in 4 of last 5 games.
Domantas Sabonis - Under 15.5 Points (-111) ✅ Averaging 11.2 PPG over last 5 games.
Parlay Play
✅ Warriors ML (-290)
✅ Under 233.0 (-110)
✅ DeMar DeRozan Over 4.5 Assists (-116)
💰 Odds: +300 (Approximate)
🔥 Confidence Level: 6/10 – Moderate risk, small stake recommended.
College Basketball Best Picks Today
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Oregon -2.5 vs Indiana
BYU +3.5 vs Iowa State
Wichita State -3.5 vs South Florida
Arkansas +4.5 vs Mississippi
Ohio -3.0 vs Toledo
Texas Southern +1.0 vs Alabama State
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