NBA Betting Tips: 18 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.

18 March 01:00 Charlotte Hornets v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid has now surpassed Nikola Jokic in the media as the front-runner for the MVP. This information is important because this is the first game he plays leading in the race and he is going to prove everyone who’s backing him correctly here. The 76ers are obviously the better team and they should get a big away win here. Turnovers were a huge issue for the Hornets in their last game against the Cavs and the same fate will fall here plus players getting into foul trouble. The Sixers should win this one, take the spread.

Suggested Bet: Philadelphia 76ers -5.5

18 March 01:30 Atlanta Hawks v Golden State Warriors

The over is the bet to go for this game, great offense from both teams but neither has a good defense. The Hawks are allowing 117.5 points per game while the Warriors are allowing 117.7 points per game. Both sides are top ten in pace with Golden State being first. This is really going to be an interesting game considering Golden State’s away record and the Hawks’ inconsistency of form. Both their games have been going over averaging over 240 and the last time they met it went over 280, take the over here.

Suggested Bet: Over 235

18 March 02:00 Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves

Here we get a good underdog with good odds too and that is Minnesota. The Timberwolves have managed to cover the spread 6 times in their previous 7 games. The problem with the Bulls is they are not the best 3-point shooting team and neither do they defend the threes well. The last time the Bulls had more threes in a game against a team was when they played the Wizards back in February. Minnesota are a more efficient 3-point shooting team and I see them keeping this game close or stealing a win.

Suggested Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves +6.5