The NBA regular season continues with a solid 4-game slate this Monday. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA best bets for all four of today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Sunday, March 1.
NBA Best Bets, Picks, Predictions: Sunday, March 1
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 9 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 10 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
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Nuggets vs. Jazz Player Prop Pick
By Joe Dellera
The Nuggets face off against the Jazz as double digit favorites tonight.
Whenever Denver is a big favorite, Jokic tends to shift into more of a facilitating role, as he looks to keep his teammates involved.
Obviously, that's not due to the fact that he cannot score himself. Rather, it’s in an effort to spread the wealth.
When Denver has been a double digit favorite, Jokic has recorded double digit dimes in 9-of-12 games this season, while averaging 11.8 assists per game in those contests, a notable uptick from his season-average of 10.8.
This includes a 13 assists on 20 potentials performance against this same Jazz team back in December.
Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists (-125)
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Rockets vs. Wizards Prop Bet
Action PRO is projecting 17.86 points for Reed Sheppard in the Rockets' matchup against the Wizards tonight, presenting an excellent 15.3% edge against his current prop line of over/under 15.5, which is strong enough to tag the Over with an A- grade in our database.
Sheppard scored only 14 points on 5-0f-14 from the field in his latest outing against the Heat.
However, prior to last game, Sheppard had scored 15+ points in six of his last eight contests, and he's still scored 20+ points in two of his last three games overall, despite falling short of this line in Saturday's matchup.
Sheppard recorded 14 field goal attempts (11 three-point attempts) last game against Miami, so the volume was certainly there for him. He just didn't capitalize on his opportunities.
This should be a good spot for him to bounce back in a matchup against a Wizards squad that ranks 7th in pace and 29th in both defensive rating and points allowed.
Pick: Reed Sheppard Over 15.5 Points (-120)
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Clippers vs. Warriors Player Prop Prediction
By Joe Dellera
The Warriors face off against the Clippers on Monday night after just receiving news that they will be without Steph Curry for another 10 days.
When Curry is off the floor, it dramatically impacts Draymond Green’s effectiveness.
Over the last few seasons, when Draymond has played without Steph, he only averages 7.5 points per game, and he’s failed to reach this 8.5 line in 16-of-29 games. His role in the offense simply stagnates.
Steve Kerr even had some wild comments after his -30 plus/minus in 24 minutes last game out.
Kerr: “It’s not easy for him (Draymond) right now, playing without Jimmy, without Steph. But I’m really impressed with the way he’s hanging in there and continuing to fight.”
He expanded on the quote about how Horford does different things for this team than Draymond does.
Draymond’s minutes and his scoring has been sporadic.
He is not always looking to score either, and without the gravity of Steph or Butler, it is becoming increasingly difficult for him to shake loose at all.
Pick: Draymond Green Under 8.5 Points (-105)
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Celtics vs. Bucks Spread Pick
By Bet Labs
This NBA spread betting system targets NBA regular season matchups where fatigue and overvaluation intersect to create an edge for visiting teams.
Home teams that have played multiple games in a short span, often three to five within five days, tend to experience a drop in energy and defensive consistency despite the advantage of being on their own court.
The market often overlooks this subtle fatigue effect, assuming comfort at home offsets physical wear, but in reality, quick turnarounds and short rest lead to slower rotations, weaker transition defense, and less efficiency late in games.
Visiting teams facing these tired hosts, particularly when they are more rested and entering the matchup with focus and travel rhythm, tend to outperform expectations against the spread.
This setup consistently rewards bettors who recognize that rest and intensity outweigh location when home favorites are running on fumes.
Pick: Celtics -7 (-110)
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