NBA Best Bets Today: Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tuesday, March 11

The NBA regular season continues with a relatively calm Tuesday, featuring only 4 matchups on the schedule today. Our team of basketball betting experts has analyzed the latest odds to find the best value plays available.

After reviewing the lines, our experts have selected NBA picks for all 4 of tonight’s games. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Tuesday, March 11.

[quickslipbasic bookname=”DraftKings” booklogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/128508_Primary1.png” image=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2025/03/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-03-11-124236.png” buttontext=”Tail This Parlay on DraftKings!” buttonlink=”https://switchboard.actionnetwork.com/v2/deeplink?deeplinkId[0]=ML1373855384&deeplinkId[1]=ML1373552036&deeplinkId[2]=ML1372830266&deeplinkId[3]=ML1373821663&deeplinkId[4]=ML1372900718&context=qs-articles”][/quickslipbasic]

NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Tuesday, March 11

Game	Time (ET)	Pick
[teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Brooklyn Nets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/brooklyn-nets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png”][/teammatchup]	7 p.m.	Donovan Mitchell Over 5.5 1Q Points
[teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Washington Wizards” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/wsh.png” secondfullname=”Detroit Pistons” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/343538_pistons.png”][/teammatchup]	7 p.m.	Pistons -15
[teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]	7.30 p.m.	Bucks -3
[teammatchup link=”#4″ firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]	7.30 p.m.	Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 18.5 Rebounds + Assists
[teammatchup link=”#5″ firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]	7.30 p.m.	Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points
[teammatchup link=”#6″ firstfullname=”Los Angeles Clippers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/los-angeles-clippers-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup]	8 p.m.	Pelicans +7.5
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our NBA Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game.

[anchor name=”1″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Nets vs. Cavaliers”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Donovan Mitchell Over 5.5 1Q Points” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/brooklyn-nets-logo-updated-2023.png” awayname=”Brooklyn Nets” awayslug=”brooklyn-nets” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” homename=”Cleveland Cavaliers” homeslug=”cleveland-cavaliers” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”ESPN BET” bookprimarylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/11/ESPNBET-rect-2colorway-e1700601975338.png” bookreviewslug=”espn-bet”][/gameheader]

By Joe Dellera

The Cavs face off against the Nets in a game with significant blowout potential.

As a result, I want to target Mitchell early. He averages 6.8 first-quarter points this season and has surpassed this mark in 58% of games. He’s also been excellent against Brooklyn, averaging 8.5 first-quarter points against them over the past few seasons, with performances of 15, 4, and 6 points this season.

Donovan is the Cavaliers’ leading first-quarter scorer this season and plays the longest rotation among all starters, averaging about 8.6 first-quarter minutes.

He should have plenty of opportunities against Brooklyn tonight, and I’ll back him to deliver in the first quarter.

Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 5.5 1Q Points

[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Brooklyn Nets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/brooklyn-nets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Washington Wizards” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/wsh.png” secondfullname=”Detroit Pistons” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/343538_pistons.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Milwaukee Bucks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Pacers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Clippers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/los-angeles-clippers-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup]

[anchor name=”2″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Wizards vs. Pistons”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Pistons -15″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/wsh.png” awayname=”Washington Wizards” awayslug=”washington-wizards” homelogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/343538_pistons.png” homename=”Detroit Pistons” homeslug=”detroit-pistons” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”FanDuel” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/122955_FanDuelSportsBook@1x.jpg” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gameheader]

By Picks Office

Detroit’s offense should dominate—114.7 PPG, 47.6% FG, 35.8% 3P. Cade Cunningham is in control, averaging 28 PPG over his last two games. Jalen Duren will dominate inside against a weak Wizards interior.

Washington’s defense is a disaster—allowing 120.5 PPG (30th), 47.1% FG (28th), and ranking last in defensive rating. The Wizards are on a back-to-back and missing key players, with Coulibaly and Middleton both GTD. Their road struggles are glaring—just 6-24 away, averaging 106.1 PPG on 43.2% FG (29th). They also turn the ball over 15.2 times per game (27th), fueling Detroit’s transition game (9.2 steals per game, 6th in NBA).

Detroit has a strong assist-to-turnover ratio (1.79), creating an efficient offense. The Pistons have also been solid against the spread—9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games. At home, they hold opponents to 112.8 PPG and boast a 17-14 record at Little Caesars Arena. In their last meeting, Detroit crushed Washington 124-104, dominating the rebounding battle 51-39.

With the Wizards in tank mode and Detroit pushing for the playoffs, expect a dominant win.

Pick: Pistons -15

[anchor name=”3″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Bucks vs. Pacers”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Bucks -3″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” awayname=”Milwaukee Bucks” awayslug=”milwaukee-bucks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png” homename=”Indiana Pacers” homeslug=”indiana-pacers” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”7.30 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetRivers” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/698811_BetRiver@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betrivers”][/gameheader]

By Michael Arinze

The Pacers find themselves in a tough spot as they look to snap a three-game losing streak. Indiana will be on short rest after a 121-103 loss to the Bulls on Monday night.

Moreover, the Pacers face a Milwaukee team they have yet to defeat in two meetings this season.

The Bucks are no strangers to the challenges of back-to-back games, having suffered weekend losses to Orlando and Cleveland.

Against the spread, Milwaukee (3-9-1) is only slightly better on short rest than Indiana, which sits at just 2-7.

This handicap is all about the situational spot, and the underlying numbers suggest backing the visitors as short favorites.

Pick: Bucks -3

[anchor name=”4″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Bucks vs. Pacers”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 18.5 Rebounds + Assists” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” awayname=”Milwaukee Bucks” awayslug=”milwaukee-bucks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png” homename=”Indiana Pacers” homeslug=”indiana-pacers” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”7.30 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”FanDuel” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/122955_FanDuelSportsBook@1x.jpg” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gameheader]

By Bryan Fonseca

I looked at points, I looked at points + rebounds + assists, I looked at rebounds—I just knew I wanted something Giannis against the Pacers.

Ultimately, I landed on RA. Given his history against Indy, PRA could work, but at 50.5 (with 32.5 points alone), it’s a big number. Hell, so is 18.5 RA. But Giannis has cleared it in three of four games against the Pacers and four of eight overall.

The Myles Turner matchup is a favorable one for Giannis on the glass, and his playmaking should bounce back after a three-game dip. Plus, with two top-10 teams in pace, the game environment should help—though Tyrese Haliburton’s status remains questionable.

Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 18.5 Rebounds + Assists

[anchor name=”5″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Bucks vs. Pacers”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png” awayname=”Milwaukee Bucks” awayslug=”milwaukee-bucks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/ind.png” homename=”Indiana Pacers” homeslug=”indiana-pacers” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”7.30 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]

By Dead Pres

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers will clash in an Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee holds a 36-27 record, placing Doc Rivers’ squad fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks have dropped back-to-back games, with their last win coming on March 5th against the Dallas Mavericks. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team, averaging 30.9 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.

Indiana, with a 35-28 record, sits just one game behind Milwaukee for fourth place in the East. Rick Carlisle’s team will look to snap a three-game losing streak tonight. Veteran forward Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers, averaging 20.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

This prop offers solid value tonight. Siakam is Indiana’s primary scoring option and is well-positioned to surpass this mark. He has performed well against the Bucks this season, averaging 22.5 points in their two previous matchups. Our Action Pro Report projects 24.0 points for Siakam in this game.

Pick: Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points

[anchor name=”6″][/anchor]

[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Clippers vs. Pelicans”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Pelicans +7.5″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/los-angeles-clippers-logo-updated-2023.png” awayname=”Los Angeles Clippers” awayslug=”los-angeles-clippers” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png” homename=”New Orleans Pelicans” homeslug=”new-orleans-pelicans” date=”Tuesday, March 11″ time=”8 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”ESPN BET” bookprimarylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/11/ESPNBET-rect-2colorway-e1700601975338.png” bookreviewslug=”espn-bet”][/gameheader]

By Stephen Nover

The Pelicans are one of those non-playoff teams that is below-the-radar and dangerous at home. New Orleans is in an excellent spot to ambush the fat-and-happy Clippers here.

The Clippers take to the road for the first time in a week after going 3-0 during their homestand with satisfying victories against the Pistons, Knicks and Kings in overtime this past Sunday.

But now the Clippers hit the road where they have failed to cover the past 10 times! LA’s only victories during its last 10 away games were against the Bulls, Jazz in overtime and Hornets. The combined record of those three teams is 58-136.

New Orleans is 7-3-1 ATS in its past 11 home games. The Pelicans nearly upset the Grizzlies at home two days ago as double-digit ‘dogs. They lost,107-104, after two potential game-tying 3-pointers missed during their final possession. The Pelicans kept it that close despite resting both Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, their first and third-leading scorers.

Pick: Pelicans +7.5

[procard imageurl=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/194961_PROMarchSpecial_1500x844.png” cta=”Bracket Picks. Countless Edges.” firstupsell=”Sean Koerner’s bracket breakdown” secondupsell=”Instant expert pick alerts” thirdupsell=”Projections, edges, systems & more!” buttontext=”GET ACTION PRO NOW” buttonurl=”/pricing”][/procard]