We’ve got an exciting eight-game slate to look through tonight! I immediately went to the AI Model for some pointers on the best bets for tonight’s slate. Here’s what the Model likes.
Picks Summary
- Bulls +15 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
- Nets-Mavericks Over 218.5 (-110) at Bet365
- Rockets-Lakers Over 224.5 (-110) at Bet365
Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Monday, March 31, 2025 – 08:00 PM EDT at Paycom Center
The AI Model predicts the Bulls will lose to the Thunder by nine points. However, the Bulls are currently +15 via Caesars. At +15, the Bulls have to be considered, no matter who is out on the floor.
The Bulls Aren’t That Bad!
The Chicago Bulls have won 33 games this season. However, the team will be without Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, and Lonzo Ball.
However, the Bulls have still added 114 points per 100 possessions and have shot a 55.5% effective field goal percentage. This isn’t totally bad and doesn’t warrant the Bulls to be 15-point underdogs.
Can The Thunder Compete For Second Chances?
The Oklahoma City Thunder should be able to limit turnovers to a minimum. However, the Bulls have at least held teams to 26.4% offensive rebounds and an 18.3 free-throw rate, which are among the top ten defensive numbers in the NBA.
I’ll take my chances with the Bulls at +15.
NBA Pick: Bulls +15 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Monday, March 31, 2025 – 8:30 PM EDT at American Airlines Center
The AI Model suggests that the Mavericks and Nets will score 221 points in tonight’s showdown. However, the total is currently stuck at 218.5 via Bet365. Using the AI model, the over is super appealing.
The Mavericks Are Not An Elite Defense!
The Dallas Mavericks wanted to perform better defensively, so they traded away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal.
Ultimately, Davis is back and healthy for the Mavericks. But Dallas has still allowed 29.8% of offensive rebounds and has earned only 13.4% of turnovers per game this season.
After all, the Mavericks have given up 116 points per 100 possessions, which is 20th in the NBA and not ideal for a team striving to make the playoffs.
With newly acquired Drew Timme, the Nets have a bona fide scorer who isn’t afraid to get dirty down low. He’ll be fun to watch tonight.
Brooklyn Will Foul A Lot!
The Dallas Mavericks are inconsistent on defense, but the Nets? They’re miserable. Brooklyn has allowed 116.9 points per 100 possessions while giving up a 55.9% effective field goal percentage.
Ultimately, the Nets foul at a very high rate, and the Mavericks get to the foul line at a very high rate. With the time stopped, many points will be earned at the foul line.
That’ll only help achieve the over. Stick with the AI Model and grab the Over 218.5.
NBA Pick: Over 218.5 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Monday, March 31, 2025 – 10:00 PM EDT at Crypto.com Arena
The AI Model predicts that the Rockets and Lakers will combine to score 225 points. Meanwhile, Bet365’s total is currently 224.5. According to our AI Model, the over is also the play in this game.
The Rockets Can Dominate The Offensive Glass
The Houston Rockets have scored 116.4 points per game despite shooting an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%.
The Rockets don’t always get the best of looks. But Houston does all the other things very well.
They’ve turned the ball over 13.8% of the time and added 35.7% of offensive rebounds. That offensive rebounding rate is the best in the NBA. Meanwhile, the Lakers have allowed 28.2% of offensive rebounds and should give up plenty of second-chance points to the Rockets in this game.
The Lakers Must Keep Turovers Down
The Lakers have been an above-average offense this season, too. Los Angeles isn’t tough on the offensive glass. However, it does get to the foul line at a super high rate. Beyond that, the Lakers have turned the ball over just 14% of the time while hitting a 56% effective field goal percentage.
The Lakers can get quality looks against any team if turnovers remain down. Since the Rockets have added just 14.6% of turnovers per game, the Lakers will likely limit turnovers and have enough possessions to score at a reasonable rate.
Take the Over 224.5.
NBA Pick: Over 224.5 (-110) at Bet365
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