Meatloaf is back on the menu, and Fantasy Alarm was hungry! The Chicago Bulls delivered on yesterday’s bet of the night by easily covering the spread and almost upsetting the Houston Rockets. Zach Edey also delivered on a plus odds proposition bet by earning 8 rebounds, ensuring a positive return on investment.

The sweep was close at hand, as Golden State won exactly by the teased down spread and Karl-Anthony Towns almost doubled his teased down rebounding line. However Buddy Hield made only one field goal in just fifteen minutes of courttime. He attempted seven threes, but we could not get the second one for a perfect day. However +0.91 units were earned and we look to add to it for our weekend profit.

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 3/16

Eight games take place today, and there are four nationally televised matches. One of those matches is the Phoenix Suns versus the Los Angeles Lakers, and for an in depth look of this game, check out our article Suns vs Lakers Predictions, Picks & Odds: NBA on ABC, 3/16. 

The Bet of the Night comes from a different match though.

 

 

 

Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction: Scottie Barnes Over 18.5 Points (-110 on DraftKings Sportsbook) *BET OF THE NIGHT

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors travel to the Rose City to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland has enjoyed a few days rest and should be ready to deliver with their high flying offense. Toronto must respond in order to win this match, but they are currently +6.5 underdogs and are expected to be outplayed.

Barnes has been steady since returning to full health, and as mentioned before, with Barnes the trick is figuring out in which way he is helping his team to a victory. He can do it with defense, scoring, rebounding, and assists. Occasionally he does all four, but he is going to play several minutes with intensity, that is certain.

His point line for this match seems low, with a projected game total of 228.5 points in this match someone will need to score for the Raptors. Immanuel Quickley, Ja’Kobe Walter, Ochai Agbaji, and Jonathan Mogbo are all out for Toronto. Three of those are guards including starting point guard, Quickley. RJ Barrett is also listed as questionable with an illness, which would put even more responsibility on Barnes.

The injuries alone are reason to believe he can score over 18.5, but Barnes is averaging 19.7 points per game. He scored 20 points in just 24 minutes in their most recent match. Barnes has attempted 12 or more field goals in each of his last eight matches, and 16 or more in his last four matches.

The Trail Blazers allow 114.6 points per game, and Barnes is rested for this match in which he may have to play closer to forty minutes. Put a unit on one of NBA best bets most profitable players to score over 18.5 points today.

 

 

 

76ers vs Mavericks Prediction: P.J. Washington Over 6.5 Rebounds (-115 on Bet365)

P.J. Washington has missed seven of the Dallas Mavericks last matches, and eight of his last ten. He does not have an injury designation against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Fantasy Alarm is counting on him for our second NBA best bet today. He will be a big boost for depleted Dallas, and will be depended on in order for the Mavericks to win.

Despite Dallas’ injury woes, and attempt to get into the draft lottery, they are still predicted to win, currently with a -6.5 point line. That is how terrible the 76ers are this season, and Washington will be the best player on the court. The expectation is for him to be a full go without limitations. 

Washington is averaging 32.2 minutes, 14.0 points, and 8.1 rebounds per game. His rebounding line is set at 6.5 which is considerably lower than his average. The Philadelphia 76ers have three centers out today, Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, and Adem Bona. They are also without Tyrese Maxey, Lonnie Walker, Kyle Lowry, and Kelly Oubre.

This should leave Washington with ample opportunity to earn rebounds from players that have not had many game minutes or are not great scorers. Philadelphia has allowed an average of 59.0 rebounds per game over their last three games, and that number could increase today. 

Put a unit on Washington to deliver by earning his average rebounds per game. There is also a promotional offer for new Bet365 customers at the end of this article. Make sure to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 3/16

Although the Phoenix versus Los Angeles match is discussed at length in the mentioned article above, there is also another player proposition for the final NBA best bet today.
 

 

 

Suns vs Lakers Prediction: Austin Reaves Under 5.5 Assists (+114 on DraftKings Sportsbook) 

Austin Reaves had one of the best games of his career against the Denver Nuggets. Two days ago he was the do it all leader for the depleted Lakers. He played 39 minutes, scored 37 points, recorded 13 assists, earned 8 rebounds, and had 4 impactful steals. Those are all-star level numbers and he did it on the road, a day after playing 36 minutes.

Reaves can be a highly productive player, but his numbers are sure to drop with the return of Luka Doncic. Doncic is listed as probable and he is one of the most ball dominant players in the Association. This will force Reaves to become more of a spot up or off the dribble scorer. 

Reaves has recorded over 5.5 assists in just two of his last eight matches. This is due to his role on the team shifting with Doncic at the point guard. Los Angeles needs to stop its four game losing streak, as they have slipped to fifth in the Western Conference rankings.

The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are playing excellent basketball, and the Lakers are only 2.0 and 2.5 games ahead of each team respectively. Should they continue to fall, they would be out of the playoffs and in the play-in

The Suns are attempting to climb back into the play-in, and will be playing with intensity. The game plan will be for Doncic to carry a depleted team to victory, and that will have a negative impact on Reaves statistics.

 

 

 

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