The NBA regular season continues with a jam packed 11-game slate this Monday — headlined by a solid nationally televised doubleheader on NBA TV as Celtics vs. Hawks tips off an Eastern Conference battle at 7:30 p.m. ET, and then 76ers vs. Kings takes center stage for a non-conference showdown at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Buckets podcast crew has locked in five NBA picks for Monday, March 25 — which includes two bets against the spread, two total bets, and one player prop prediction for today's action.
Read below for their NBA picks and predictions for today, and listen to the latest episode.
NBA Picks & Expert Bets for Monday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:30 p.m. | Kristaps Porzingis Over 18.5 Points (-140) |
  | 8:00 p.m. | Rockets -9.5 (-110) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Rockets -9.5 (-110) |
  | 10:00 p.m. | Under 221.5 (-110) |
  | 10:30 p.m. | Under 233 (-110) |
Kristaps Porzingis Over 18.5 Points (-140)
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA TV
By Joe Dellera
I'm convinced the Hawks are just playing basketball so I can hit Dejounte Murray triple-double props.
Porzingis has played great against Clint Capela, averaging 20.9 points per game and has gone over in three straight contests. Porzingis shouldn't be affected largely by blowouts when hitting this prop because he is generally the reason and has still hit this number in 10 of the 18 games that the Celtics have won by 15+ points.
Atlanta is a pace-up spot for Boston and I expect Capela to have a lot of trouble guarding him in space.
Pick: Kristaps Porzingis Over 18.5 Points (-140)
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Rockets -9.5 (-110) vs. Trail Blazers
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Jim Turvey
As a whole, the league is is not very consistent but the Rockets have been one of the more consistent teams in the NBA of late.
The Blazers just started five rookies in their latest affair, and the Rockets have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games.
No Alparen Sengun or Jabari Smith, but Houston has figured out how to operate without Sengun.
By adjusted net rating, the Rockets are in the middle of the pack on the season. They are lingering near a playoff spot and now only trail the Warriors by a single game.
They have been great at home all season long — 25-11 straight up and 25-10-1 against the spread — one of the best home ATS marks in the entire league.
Pick: Rockets -9.5 (-110)
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Rockets -9.5 (-110) vs. Trail Blazers
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
This is an easy spot for me.
The Blazers are a horrible team with tank-commander Chauncey Billups at the helm.
I think anything below -12.5 is good value. But if it gets to -13, I would probably let it go.
Pick: Rockets -9.5 (-110)
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76ers-Kings Under 221.5 (-110)
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA TV
By Matt Moore
In four of the last six nights, we have seen more overs hit than unders.
The Sixers are one of the teams that goes under a lot.
The Kings were an over team for three-fourths of the season. But since the officiating change, they have gone under in their last four home games.
The 76ers have still maintained a relatively high free-throw rate, even after the injury to Joel Embiid. But less fouls are being called because of the changes.
I am going to continue to ride with unders in such a messy march market for betting on the NBA.
Pick: Under 221.5 (-110)
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Pacers-Clippers Under 233 (-110)
10:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
The Pacers are among the teams with the high free-throw rates, but have been hitting unders of late because of the recent lack of foul calls.
The Clippers are a team whose defense has fallen off a cliff and just lost to the 76ers — and will now play on the second half of a back-to-back.
I think there's a chance that the Pacers post a big number on the scoreboard, but the Clippers lag behind.
This total probably would have been 245 a few months ago, but I still believe 234 is way too high.
Pick: Under 233 (-110)
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