Best NBA Bets Tonight | Top Predictions From Monday’s ‘Buckets’ Podcast (March 4)

The NBA regular season continues with a solid six-game slate on Monday night — headlined by a nationally televised doubleheader on NBA TV as Clippers vs Bucks tips off the early window at 8:00 p.m. ET, and then Thunder vs Lakers takes center stage at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Let's dive into Monday's best NBA bets from the "Buckets" podcast and listen to the latest episode below.

Best NBA Bets from the 'Buckets' Podcast | Monday, March 4

By Andrew O'Connor-Watts

The Grizzlies are 38-22 to their team total under this season, the worst in the league.

I think this is going to a slow, boring game with poor offenses on both side. These two played each other last week and the Grizzlies scored 86 points.

I expect them to play better and keep it inside the nine points but I don't trust either of these teams. I have them projected at 97.5, so there is 1.5 points of wiggle room.

Pick: Grizzlies Team Total Under 99.5

By Andrew O'Connor-Watts

The Clippers are on a back-to-back, their third game in four nights and fourth in six nights.

Prior to their last two wins, the Clippers had struggled of late. I wouldn't be shocked to see a starter or two rest for the Clippers tonight after Paul George and Kawhi Leonard both played 34+ minutes last night.

The Bucks are second in spread differential over the last two weeks, whereas the Clippers are 27th. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and usually I would be worried about buying too high on the Bucks, but because it is a bad rest spot for the Clippers, I will ride it out.

I will wait to see what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the injury report because the status of Giannis is important for obvious reasons.

Pick: Bucks -4.5

By Matt Moore

I don't necessarily love playing the Lakers when they face good teams, but in this spot I feel inclined.

The way OKC plays sets up for Anthony Davis to thrive against them. Chet Holmgren has been great, but this is a game where Anthony Davis dominates in an undersized matchup. The Lakers either look huge versus small teams or tiny versus big teams.

Davis will have a huge game coming off an embarrassing performance against the Nuggets, again. The Lakers are awesome at home, and if they do win, it will be on their home floor.

Pick: Lakers -1

The must-have app for NBA bettors

The best NBA betting scoreboard

Free picks from proven pros

Live win probabilities for your bets

DOWNLOAD NOW