NBA Best Bets Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (4/1)
After 13 games yesterday, the NBA has just two games on the slate tonight. Thatâs odd for a Saturday, but itâs likely due to the Final Four being played tonight in college basketball.
Here are some best bets for the two NBA games tonight.
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
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Todayâs Best NBA Bets
All wagers are 1 unit
Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat
The Dallas Mavericks are in jeopardy of not even making the NBA Play-In games. This after the Mavericks decided to trade for Kyrie Irving. Dallas still has one of the best offenses in the NBA. The Mavericks have scored 117.3 points per 100 possessions while shooting an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.
Dallas wonât dominate the offensive glass, but usually, it keeps turnovers down while getting to the foul line at a high rate. If Dallas can keep Miami from forcing turnovers, the Mavericks will succeed on the offensive end tonight.
Meanwhile, Dallas has given up 116.5 points per 100 possessions. The Mavericks foul at a high rate and the Heat get to the foul line at a high rate. But Miami still doesnât take high-quality looks from the field. The Heat wonât be active on the glass, especially if Bam Adebayo sits out of tonightâs game.
The Mavericks have looked terrible recently. but Iâm going to back them anyway. This is a good matchup for them and essentially a must-win game.
Bet: Mavericks +1 (-110)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The New Orleans Pelicans are suddenly hot. Just three weeks ago, this team was having a meltdown. Theyâre over .500 and looking to compete for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Theyâll be at home against a Clippers team that theyâve already beaten twice this season.
The Clippers are rarely active on the offensive glass. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have held teams to 25.2% of offensive rebounds. Los Angeles has also turned the ball over 14.5% of the time this season, while the Pelicans have earned 15% of turnovers. New Orleans has been sneaky on the defensive end this year.
On the flip side, the Pelicans arenât an above-average offense. But theyâve scored 131 and 112 in their two games against the Clippers this season. The Pelicans arenât just winning, but theyâre winning by wide margins with a ton of points.
Iâm backing the Pelicans at -3.
Bet: Pelicans -3 (-110)
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