The NBA regular season continues with an excellent 6-game slate on Saturday, March 7.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified best bets for all six of today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA best bets, expert picks, and predictions for Saturday, March 7.
NBA Picks, Predictions for Saturday, March 7
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 6 p.m. | |
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  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 8:30 p.m. | |
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Magic vs. Timberwolves Total Prediction
By Matt Moore
I make this total for this game right around the number (OU 226.5), but the Under is 20-9 when the Wolves are favored at home this season.
The Magic’s offense is pretty paltry, and while the Wolves’ offense is much better, it’s turnover-prone.
This will be a flat out gross game with Orlando likely hurling up a very low field goal percentage.
I’ll take the Under this afternoon.
Pick: Under 226.5 (-110)
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76ers vs. Hawks Player Prop Pick
By Joe Dellera
The Hawks face off against the 76ers on Saturday, and I’ll be targeting Onyeka Okongwu in a matchup that’s been strong for him in the past.
The 76ers continue to be without Joel Embiid, which helps Okongwu grab more boards, while also avoiding as much foul trouble.
Okongwu has been a monster on the glass since the All-Star break. He is averaging nine rebounds per game while exceeding this 7.5-line in six-of-seven games.
He’s also been awesome against Philly this season, with double-digit boards in all three matchups against the Sixers.
Philly is allowing the second-most rebounds per game to their opponents over their last 10 games — and without Embiid, they are not nearly the same interior threat.
Pick: Onyeka Okongwu Over 7.5 Rebounds (-125)
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Nets vs. Pistons Over/Under Pick
By Bet Labs
This NBA total betting system identifies regular season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 215.5 (-110)
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Clippers vs. Grizzlies Prop Bet
Action PRO is projecting 0.62 blocks for Olivier-Maxence Prosper in the Grizzlies' matchup against the Clippers tonight, providing an excellent 13.1% edge against his current prop line of over/under 0.5, which is strong enough to tag the Over with a B+ grade in our database.
Prosper has failed to block a shot in three straight games entering tonight's contest.
However, prior to his latest three-game stretch, Prosper blocked at least one shot in four-of-five games.
We see value in backing him to bounce back at the defensive end of the floor tonight in the +200-range.
Pick: Olivier-Maxence Prosper Over 0.5 Blocks (+200)
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Jazz vs. Bucks Player Prop Prediction
Cam Thomas has averaged 1.7 assists on 2.5 potential assists and 19.9 passes per game with the Bucks.
This line might be expecting a playmaking uptick with Kevin Porter Jr. out, but he didn’t get much of a boost last game.
It’s not enough of an uptick to price Thomas at 2.5, even if you give him three potential assists to match the actual assists.
Pick: Cam Thomas Under 2.5 Assists (-120)
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Warriors vs. Thunder Moneyline Pick
By Bet Labs
This NBA moneyline betting system identifies value on teams priced as large road underdogs during the regular season, particularly against strong opponents riding winning streaks.
When elite home teams are on a roll and heavily favored, public perception inflates their line, creating outsized moneyline prices for the underdog.
These road teams, often playing their first or second away game, tend to compete harder than expected, capitalizing on the complacency or fatigue of teams with extended win streaks.
While outright wins are rare, the inflated odds generate high returns when they occur.
The system takes advantage of regression in long streaks and market overconfidence in dominant favorites, revealing that even short road trips by struggling teams can yield surprising upsets when motivation peaks against top-tier competition.
Pick: Warriors Moneyline (+575)
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