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NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets: Tuesday, Mar. 8

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We have a nice six-game slate in the NBA tonight.

TNT will feature the Memphis Grizzlies at the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30, followed by the Clippers who will take on the Golden State Warriors on the road at 10 PM. (We tend to include nationally televised games for our picks so readers can cheer for the team he or she wagered on while watching).

Please Note: All odds are accurate as of 3:00 PM EST. according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Best Bets of The Night

Game 1: New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies - 5.5

Memphis continues to impress and create distance between them and other teams at the top of the NBA rankings for teams that cover bets. At home, they will be taking on the CJ McCollum-led Pelicans. While this should be an interesting matchup, Memphis should win this game by 10 or more points. The 27-37 Pelicans are a team that is rebuilding and has little left to play for this season. Moreover, New Orleans is average against opposing guards, which simply won’t cut it on defense when going up against Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. The Memphis offense will overwhelm the Pelicans who are on the road facing very enthusiastic Grizzlies fans, poised to make a strong push in the playoffs.

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 (-110)

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Game 2: Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets (-4.5)

With KD back in the rotation and Seth Curry playing great basketball, the Nets will meet the Hornets’ sharp-shooting. This should be a high-scoring game, with a lot of three-pointers taken. Charlotte is the second-highest scoring team in the NBA, producing 114.3 PPG. Brooklyn ranks 12th and has recorded 110.8 PPG this season. If both teams meet their season average in point-scoring, the total would be about 225-227 points. The Over/Under set for tonight's game is a sky-high 240 points, meaning that each team would have to average 120 points of offense tonight, and 13 to 15 more points of offense than both teams are averaging this season combined. As a result, take the Under while FanDuel tries to get sneaky with their lines.

The Pick: Under 240 Total Points (-110)

Game 3: Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors (-5.5)

I think this will be a high-scoring game with a lot of three-point attempts, similar to the Hornets-Nets matchup. While the Warriors are averaging 111.2 PPG and rank 11th among the highest-scoring teams in the league, the Los Angeles Clippers are the 25th team in the rankings, scoring an average of 107 PPG. The Warriors are 5.5 point favorites tonight at home, which seems pretty low. However, the Clippers are red-hot right now and have won seven of their last 10 games. This explains why the spread is less than six points, although the Warriors are the current third seed in the West while the Clippers hold the eighth seed. With Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry all starting tonight for Golden State, they comfortably defend the homecourt tonight against the Clippers.

The Pick: Golden State Warriors - 5.5 (-110)

Same Game Parlay Of The Night

Game: Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors (-5.5)

Andrew Wiggins and the Splash Brothers will be active tonight to take on the Clippers at home. It's time to break down four very good-looking legs for the parlay tonight. This week, we’re also going to keep it a little more simple by picking our four legs from only two players: Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins. Both players got a night of rest on Monday and are getting the starting nod tonight at home.

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Leg 1: Stephen Curry Over 24.5 Points

Anytime you place SGPs on Golden State and Stephen Curry’s point Over/Under is below 25, you must pull the trigger on the prop. Certainly, Curry’s point production has dropped this season but after a game of rest, I expect him to chef up 30+ points tonight against a Los Angeles Clippers defense that struggles against opposing guards. Curry has an advantageous matchup tonight and the Clips are still missing their two best players (and perhaps more importantly for this prop) their two best defenders in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.

Leg 2: Stephen Curry Over 4.5 Rebounds

Since Steph is out there the entire game and because the Clippers are weak against guards, he will likely haul in at least five boards tonight. Curry is averaging 5.2 rebounds per game this season and has recorded at least five rebounds in five of his last nine games. I think we are going to see a huge night from Curry, both in rebounds and in points.

Leg 3: Andrew Wiggins Over 1.5 Threes

One department in which Wiggins has truly improved as a player is his three-point shooting. Playing alongside Stephen Curry and now Klay Thompson has truly helped him improve his percentage from beyond the arc. This season, Wiggins is converting a career-high 40.7% of his shots taken from deep. In comparison, he is only a 35% three-point shooter for his NBA career. Making matters better, Wiggins is averaging 2.4 threes per game on his home court this season.

Leg 4: Andrew Wiggins Over 4.5 Rebounds

Andrew Wiggins is averaging 4.3 rebounds per game this season but has recorded five or more boards in each of his last three contests. Since he’s playing 30+ MPG each night and has a very long wingspan, five rebounds for the young athletic Canadian wing should not be too difficult.

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Find Out How FanDuel Keeps The Fun Going As We Head Into The Summer

With Football and March Madness in our rear-view window, you must think that there is nothing good to bet on these days. However, there’s so much going on right now that even we are having a hard time keeping up!

So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on to help you out.

First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:

  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • UFC
  • and the PGA Tour

With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, they are offering new users their No Sweat $1,000 promotion. This means you will get up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets if you lose your first bet!

Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!

Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

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Find Out How FanDuel Keeps The Fun Going Even After March Madness

So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.

So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.

First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:

  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • UFC
  • and the PGA Tour

With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!

It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!

Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

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Find Out How FanDuel Keeps The Fun Going Even After March Madness

So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.

So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.

First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:

  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • UFC
  • and the PGA Tour

With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!

It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!

Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

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