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NBA Betting Guide for March 8: Postseason Seeding Battle Continues

Ben DiGiacomo

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NBA Betting Guide for March 8: Postseason Seeding Battle Continues

Before the weekend kicks off, we have a loaded eight-game slate set for the NBA tonight, so let’s dive into the action.

Kicking off the ESPN doubleheader, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Indiana Pacers fresh off a 44-point performance from Anthony Edwards last night.

Elsewhere in the early window, the Philadelphia 76ers are in desperate need of a spark of some sorts to stay afloat in the East as they welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to town while the Orlando Magic will look to keep their momentum rolling as they face the struggling New York Knicks tonight.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat will square off tonight as well with the Heat continuing to climb up the Eastern Conference postseason ladder. Additionally, the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards will square off with the Wizards having their best chance to break their 16-game losing streak.

Closing out the night, Alperen Sengun will look to keep up his tear against the Portland Trail Blazers while the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks will close out the ESPN doubleheader.

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

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SportsGrid’s NBA Betting Guide for March 8

Featured Same-Game Parlays:

Tonight’s Headliners: Top Props | Daily Injury Report | Best Bets

Catch Up on Last Night’s Action: Edwards Leads Wolves Over Pacers | Heat With No Answer For Luka | Bulls Upset Warriors | Nuggets Take Down Celtics

7:00 p.m. ET: New Orleans Pelcians @ Philadelphia 76ers

Spread: 76ers -8 | Moneyline: 76ers -320| Total: 221.5
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Pelicans Last 5 ATS: 3-2 | 76ers Last 5 ATS: 1-4

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: 76ers +8 (4-Stars) | OVER 221.5 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Zion Williamson UNDER 21.5 Points (5-Stars) | Buddy Hield UNDER 15.5 Points (5-Stars)

7:00 p.m. ET: Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards

Spread: Wizards -2 | Moneyline: Wizards -130 | Total: 225.5
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)

Hornets Last 5 ATS: 2-3 | Wizards Last 5 ATS: 1-4

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: OVER 225.5 (4-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Miles Bridges UNDER 8.5 Rebounds (5-Stars) | Kyle Kuzma OVER 1.5 Three-Point FG Made (4.5-Stars)

7:30 p.m. ET: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Spread: Cavaliers -1 | Moneyline: Cavaliers -116 | Total: 207.5
Where to Watch: ESPN | Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Cleveland, OH)

Timberwolves Last 5 ATS: 1-4 | Cavaliers Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Cavaliers -1 (2-Stars) | OVER 207.5 (4-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Rudy Gobert OVER 14.5 Points (5-Stars) | Darius Garland UNDER 21.5 Points (5-Stars)

7:30 p.m. ET: Orlando Magic @ New York Knicks

Spread: Magic -1.5 | Moneyline: Magic -118 | Total: 206.5
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)

Magic Last 5 ATS: 5-0 | Knicks Last 5 ATS: 1-4

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Knicks +1.5 (5-Stars) | OVER 206.5 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Paolo Banchero OVER 21.5 Points (5-Stars) | Jalen Brunson UNDER 28.5 Points (5-Stars)

8:00 p.m. ET: Atlanta Hawks @ Memphis Grizzlies

Spread: Hawks -3 | Moneyline: Hawks -142 | Total: 215
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: FedEx Forum (Memphis, TN)

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

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: OVER 215 (4-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Clint Capela OVER 10.5 Points (5-Stars) | Santi Aldama UNDER 13.5 Points (5-Stars)

8:00 p.m. ET: Miami Heat @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Spread: Thunder -8.5 | Moneyline: Thunder -360 | Total: 224
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass | Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)

Heat Last 5 ATS: 1-4 | Thunder Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Heat +8.5 (3-Stars) | OVER 224 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Terry Rozier OVER 17.5 Points (5-Stars) | Chet Holmgren OVER 15.5 Points (5-Stars)