NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (3/7)
The NBA has some exciting matchups today. Below are our top NBA picks & predictions for Saturday, March 7th.
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Saturday’s NBA Best Bets & Picks
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Los Angeles Clippers (-6.5) vs. Memphis Grizzlies | O/U 228.5 (-108/-112)
The Clippers have clawed their way back into contention after a horrible start to the season.
This was a team that started the year by losing 21 of its first 27 games. They are 24-12 since, and are currently in the ninth seed, placing them in the NBA Play-In Tournament. This comes with a roster that saw a lot of changes, including trading away James Harden, one of their top offensive players.
As long as Kawhi Leonard is healthy, he can lead this team to a playoff run.
With the decisions the Grizzlies made during the trade deadline, they look ready to rebuild. They tried to trade Ja Morant, but that did not happen. They were successful in sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. We are seeing how bad this team is.
The Clippers suffered a heartbreaking loss on Friday, choking away a double-digit lead against the Spurs, so this is a great opportunity against a team going nowhere this season.
Pick: Clippers -6.5 (-105)
Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (-14.5) | O/U 219.5 (-108/-112)
The Thunder are getting back to form, winning nine out of their last 11 games. Just in time, as they are slightly holding onto the top spot in the Western Conference, with the Spurs trailing by only 2.5 games. They are coming off a great win against one of the best teams in the league, beating the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. The defending champions will be difficult to prevent from repeating, as they are one of four teams in the top 10 in both adjusted offensive and defensive ratings.
It looks like the end of an era for the Warriors. They have not been a championship contender in recent years, including this season, where they are likely to compete in the NBA Play-In Tournament. This team has struggled in recent weeks, losing 11 out of their last 17 and not winning back-to-back games in that span. They are also trying to make the postseason without Steph Curry, who is out with a knee injury.
The Thunder have a better lineup, even if Curry were playing. Without him, Oklahoma City should roll.
Pick: Thunder -14.5 (-112)