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NBA Betting Guide for March 12: Celtics First to 50-Win Mark

Ben DiGiacomo

Host · Writer

The NBA may not be loaded with storylines as is the NFL with all the free agency movement, but still, there is a seven-game slate that awaits us that’s loaded with intriguing matchups.

Kicking off the night, in the first-half of TNT’s doubleheader the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks will square off in the Garden once again after both teams combined for just 152 points on Sunday night. Tyrese Maxey is back for Philly so we’re hoping for a lot more offense, prompting us to craft a +1050 ultimate same-game parlay.

Elsewhere in the early window, the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies will square off in a battle of some of the league’s worst teams while the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in what should be an electrifying matchup.

The Boston Celtics are back in action tonight against the Utah Jazz after their win over the Portland Trail Blazers made them the first team to 50 wins this season.

Closing out the night, the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings will battle it out in what should be a high-scoring affair while the LA Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves will continue to fight for playoff seeding in the West on second-half of TNT’s doubleheader.

Let’s lock in, enjoy the slate, and pump out some winners!

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SportsGrid’s NBA Betting Guide for March 12

Featured Same-Game Parlays: +1050 76ers-Knicks

Tonight’s Headliners: MVP Odds: Jokic Leading the Pack

7:30 p.m. ET: Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knicks: Betting Preview

Spread: Knicks -6 | Moneyline: Knicks -230 | Total: 208.5
Where to Watch: TNT | Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)

76ers Last 5 ATS: 2-3 | Knicks Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: 76ers +6 (4-Stars) | OVER 208.5 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Kelly Oubre Jr. OVER 16.5 Points (5-Stars) | Jalen Brunson UNDER 6.5 Assists (5-Stars)

8:00 p.m. ET: Washington Wizards @ Memphis Grizzlies

Spread: Wizards -2.5 | Moneyline: Wizards -136 | Total: 220
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: FedEx Forum (Memphis, TN)

Wizards Last 5 ATS: 2-3 | Grizzlies Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Grizzlies +2.5 (1-Star) | OVER 220 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Deni Avdija OVER 15.5 Points (5-Stars)

8:00 p.m. ET: Indiana Pacers @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Betting Preview

Spread: Thunder -7 | Moneyline: Thunder -270 | Total: 240.5
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)

Pacers Last 5 ATS: 2-3 | Thunder Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Pacers +7 (2-Stars) | UNDER 240.5 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Tyrese Haliburton UNDER 2.5 Three-Point FG Made (5-Stars) | Luguentz Dort UNDER 11.5 Points (5-Stars)

8:30 p.m. ET: Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs

Spread: Rockets -4.5 | Moneyline: Rockets -176 | Total: 222.5
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)

Rockets Last 5 ATS: 5-0 | Spurs Last 5 ATS: 3-2

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Spurs +4.5 (3-Stars) | OVER 222.5 (5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Jabari Smith Jr. UNDER 10.5 Rebounds (5-Stars)

9:00 p.m. ET: Boston Celtics @ Utah Jazz

Spread: Celtics -6.5 | Moneyline: Celtics -260 | Total: 231
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Delta Center (Salt Lake City, UT)

Raptors Last 5 ATS: 1-4 | Nuggets Last 5 ATS: 3-2

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Jazz +6.5 (1-Star) | OVER 231 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: John Collins OVER 16.5 Points (5-Stars)