NBA picks for Friday, March 17, include top predictions against the spread on more than half the board.
The Action Network’s PRO Report crunched the NBA odds and has value picks on five of eight games:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets 7 p.m. ET
- Golden State Warriors vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. ET
- New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. ET
- Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. ET
All five games are catching a blend of sharp action, big money, and support from our top experts betting these predictions against the spread.
A couple picks, meanwhile, feature grade-A recommendations from PRO Projections.
Let’s gloss over the five premium NBA predictions Friday.
NBA odds and data as of Friday, via FanDuel
NBA Predictions Friday
76ers vs. Hornets (+10.5)
7 p.m. ET on BSSE
This is PRO Projections’ top edge of the night, backed by both big money and sharp action.
Our numbers have the 76ers just -6.9 tonight, signaling a best bet on the Hornets plus the points.
It’s a grade-A selection, and the Hornets are attracting 57% of the betting handle on just 33% of the tickets.
Pick: Hornets ATS |
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Warriors vs. Hawks (-4.5)
7 p.m. ET on NBCS-DC
Sharps and big money are pouring in on the Hawks to cover tonight.
Atlanta’s catching public support (73%) of tickets and a whole lot of coin (97% of money), setting off Sharp Action and Big Money alerts.
Pick: Hawks ATS |
Timberwolves vs. Bulls (-2.5)
8 p.m. ET on NBCS-CHI
Big Money and Top Expert tools both lit up on the Bulls minus the points as short home favorites.
Chicago’s catching 83% of the betting handle against the spread despite generating just 57% of tickets. Also, top bettors in our app like the Bulls to get the job done tonight.
Pick: Bulls ATS |
Pelicans vs. Rockets (+5.5)
8 p.m. ET on BSNO
Projections have this line just New Orleans -2.5, offering an edge on the Rockets against the spread.
The three-point difference between PRO Projections’ spread and the market’s creates an A- edge on Houston +5.5.
Pick: Rockets ATS |
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers (+4.5)
10 p.m. ET on ROOT Sports NW
Boston’s scuffled against the spread of late. That being said, Projections, Sharp Action and Big Money tools all favor Portland plus the points.
Our numbers have the spread more like Celtics -3, opening up value and a B grade recommendation on the home underdogs tonight.
Pick: Trail Blazers ATS |
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