Our NBA picks and predictions for Thursday, March 14 are targeted at one particular matchup on tonight's NBA slate.
The BUCKETS Podcast crew broke down their favorite picks tonight, and they all settled on a pick for Mavericks vs Thunder.
Listen to the latest episode of the BUCKETS Podcast and read their NBA picks for tonight below.
Best NBA Bets Tonight | Expert Picks for Thursday, March 14
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 10:00 p.m. | Thunder -10.5 |
| 10:00 p.m. | Thunder ML + Team Total Over |
| 10:00 p.m. | Thunder ML + Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over Points |
Thunder -10.5 (-110)
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Jay Money
Another bounce-back, revenge-game spot for Jay.
Even before the line moved, this is one you could've picked up on early. It is one of those spots for the Thunder and the reason why this line is so inflated is because Luka Doncic exited their game last night with soreness.
The line was at -6 during the third quarter of last night's game for the Mavs, but has already ballooned to -10.5.
If you want the number to go back down, keep an eye out for the Mav's injury report to see if Doncic is good to go. The Thunder are coming off a home-loss to the Pacers and one of two more matchups against Dallas.
Pick: Thunder -10.5 (-110)
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Thunder ML + Team Total Over 123.5
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Sean Little
The Mavericks are playing on a back-to-back and a third game in four nights.
The Thunder are coming off a 30-point loss the last time these two teams faced off. If OKC wants to keep up with the Nuggets for the 1-seed, there is little margin for error. The Mavs are one of the worst defensive teams in the league since the All-Star Break.
They are 29th in defensive rating and 26th on the glass. This is a must-win spot for the Thunder and I like them to win big.
I think they put up a big number here with totals as high as 242.5.
Pick: Thunder ML + Team Total Over 123.5
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Thunder ML + Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Sean Little
I think Shai puts up a big number in the scoring department tonight. I think this is an easy 35+ point night.
In the last game out, he scored 25 points in 29 minutes and sat the rest of the night because it was a blowout. Hopefully I can get the number around 30.5.
Pick: Thunder ML + Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points
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