NBA Betting Tips: 11 March

There’s NBA action to look forward to on Saturday morning, and as usual, Justin Simelane has prepared his betting tips for three matches. Feel free to take his tips and use them on your bet slip.

11 Mar 02:00 Philadelphia 76ers v Portland Trail Blazers

There is only one team to go for here and that is Philadelphia, Portland is not a good team and this game will showcase that once again. In their last 7 away games, Portland has only won two games and that was against teams below 500. Joel Embiid is not leading the league in scoring while James Harden is leading in assists, this shouldn’t be a game they stress about they’ve won their last 3 games. Take Philly for a home win for more value take the spread.

Suggested Bet: Philadelphia 76ers -5.5

11 Mar 03:00 Miami Heat v Cleveland Cavaliers

Here we get a good underdog, the Heat are at home and I’m taking them. These two played each other two nights back in a very close game in which the Cavs managed to win. But in that game the Cavs capitalised on Miami’s turnovers in a game they made 24. I see this game being close too but Miami will be more careful with the ball. Miami is a good underdog here, take them.

Suggested Bet: Miami Heta +6.5

11 Mar 05:30 Los Angeles Lakers v Toronto Raptors

With Lebron missing due to injury, Anthony Davis has had to step up for the Lakers in which he has done an excellent job averaging above 50% FG. Now the good news for the Lakers is that they get D’Angelo Russell back for this game and he’ll be able to feed Anthony Davis. The Raptors love to shoot the three’s but the Lakers are 3rd when it comes to defending threes. Since the trade deadline the Lakers have been a different team and I expect them with their home-court advantage to either win this game or cover the spread.

Suggested Bet: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5/ ML