Best NBA Bets March 23: Our Top Picks For Today’s Games

By Sidelines Staff   March 23, 2022 

Best NBA Bets March 23: Our Top Picks For Today’s Games

Bettors have a dozen games to choose from on Wednesday night in the NBA. There are a number of fantastic matchups across the league; is the game of the night Brooklyn at Memphis, Golden State at Miami, the Jazz visiting Boston, Phoenix in Minnesota, or the 76ers visit the desperate Lakers? Which game you prefer there are a wealth of betting options tonight. Here are out three favorites picks of the day:
 

Brooklyn @ Memphis

The Bet: Nets +3 (-110, Points Bet)

The Nets will try to snap a five game losing streak against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Memphis will be without Ja Morant while Brooklyn will have Kyrie Irving since they are playing on the road.

Memphis won 118-104 in Brooklyn on January 3 as Ja Morant scored 36 points while Desmond Bane added 29. Kevin Durant scored 26 points but hit just 8 of 24 shots. 

Memphis has won seven of its last ten games, but those have all been against non-playoff teams (the wins are against the Rockets, Pacers, Thunder, Knicks, Pelicans, Magic, and Spurs. The two best teams they have played, Boston and Atlanta, have defeated Memphis by double digits. Take the Nets here.

Utah @ BOSTON

The Bet: Utah +5 (-105, DraftKings)

The Utah Jazz as an underdog is an unusual sight. The Jazz have been an underdog just six times all season and are 1-5 in those games. 

Utah beat Boston 137-130 at home on December 3 as a -8 favorite. 

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston won its ninth game in ten tries on Monday when they held off the Thunder. The Celtics have also recorded double digit wins against Western contenders Golden State, Denver, and Memphis during that stretch. 

Utah lost to Brooklyn on Monday by 8 points, and the Jazz have only lost by more than eight points once since January (a 124-90 loss in New Orleans). This line is just a little too high. 

Philadelphia @ L.A. Lakers

The Bet: 76ers -7.5 (-110, UniBet)

James Harden and Joel Embiid are probable for the 76ers tonight, while LeBron James, the hottest player in the NBA, is questionable with a knee injury. 

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates with Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and forward Tobias Harris (12) after winning in overtime against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates with Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and forward Tobias Harris (12) after winning in overtime against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The 76ers have won six of seven against the Lakers, and have covered in all six wins, including a 105-87 victory over Los Angeles on January 27 as a -6 home favorite. 

This line seems to be hedging on LeBron’s availability because if he is declared out this number could hit double digits. Take the 76ers at -7.5 while you still can.

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