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Best Bets - 3/3/2025
Good Morning,
Monday is here! Another week of betting on the horizon. Times are about to get crazy. NBA regular season is on the back 9. MLB going through spring training. College hoops are about to kick off March Madness.
We will be your guide through it all. We will have so much March Madness content for you this year.
Today we stick with NBA.
Let’s go through the predictions for all of tonights games!
Free Bets of the Day
In the Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup, here’s a breakdown of the key factors:
1. Point Spread: Warriors -12.5
Warriors’ Strengths: The Golden State Warriors (32-28) have a strong record against weaker opponents like the Hornets, with a solid offensive and defensive performance over the past 10 games, averaging 120.7 points per game. They also dominate in areas like offensive rebounds (12.9 per game) and assists (31.4 per game). With Stephen Curry (24.1 PPG, 6.2 APG) leading the charge, the Warriors have the offensive firepower to blow out teams like Charlotte, especially given their excellent scoring depth.
Hornets’ Struggles: The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) are on a 6-game losing streak, and their offensive output has been lacking, averaging just 95.6 points per game over the last 10 games. Defensively, they allow 115.2 points per game, and with Brandon Miller (out for the season) and several other key injuries, they are seriously undermanned. The Hornets’ defense is weak, and they also turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per game, which plays into the Warriors' fast-paced, high-pressure defense.
Defensive Comparison: The Warriors' defense has been much better, allowing 109.4 points per game compared to the Hornets’ 115.2 points allowed. The Warriors' defensive intensity, combined with the Hornets’ offensive inefficiencies, gives Golden State a clear advantage.
Bet Recommendation: Warriors -12.5. The Warriors’ ability to score and play defense effectively against a weakened Hornets team should allow them to cover the spread with ease.
In this Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup, here's a breakdown of the key factors:
1. Point Spread: 76ers -3.5
76ers' Strengths: The Philadelphia 76ers (21-38) have been inconsistent, but their home court record is 11-20, and they’ve recently managed a 126-119 win against the Golden State Warriors. Tyrese Maxey has been a strong performer with 26.7 points per game, and players like Quentin Grimes (who scored 44 points in the last game) add to the offensive depth. However, Joel Embiid is out for the season, which limits their superstar presence.
Trail Blazers' Struggles: The Portland Trail Blazers (27-34) have 11-20 road record and have been up and down, especially without key players like Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant. Despite scoring 118 points per game over the last 10 games, they have given up 116 points on average. Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe (18.7 PPG, 18.5 PPG) have been solid, but their defense is a significant weakness.
Defensive Comparison: The 76ers' defense has been vulnerable recently, allowing 117.4 points per game. However, Portland’s defense is also weak, giving up 116 points per game. The absence of key players for the 76ers (like Embiid) leaves them at a disadvantage, but they still have a chance to cover the spread at home due to Portland's defensive struggles.
Bet Recommendation: 76ers -3.5. Despite their issues, the 76ers are at home, and their offensive capability, even without Embiid, should help them cover the -3.5 spread against a Blazers team missing key players and struggling defensively.
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