With a packed eight-game NBA slate for Saturday, March 8, there are plenty of opportunities to find value on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Here’s the full NBA schedule for today’s games (all times Eastern):
- Nets at Hornets, 6 p.m.
- Pelicans at Rockets, 7 p.m.
- Pacers at Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
- Wizards at Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
- Bulls at Heat, 8 p.m.
- Magic at Bucks, 8 p.m.
- Lakers at Celtics, 8:30 p.m.
- Pistons at Warriors, 8:30 p.m.
Pacers -3 (-112)
Indiana and Atlanta meet for the second time in three days, with the Hawks taking the first matchup in a 124-118 victory. Atlanta was led by Georges Niang’s 24 points and Trae Young’s 22-point, 16-assist performance, but the Pacers were missing key players, including Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin. With both players expected to return and the Pacers able to make necessary adjustments, they should bounce back and cover the -3 spread. Expect a tighter contest with Indiana’s full roster available.
Lakers +7 (-108)
The Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 18 of their last 21 games, including an eight-game winning streak. They’ll face the Celtics, who have also been playing well but have had some injuries in their starting lineup. Despite Boston’s depth, the Lakers have the offensive power to keep it close, especially with LeBron James and Luka Doncic setting the tone. With the spread at +7, the Lakers are in a solid position to keep this game competitive and cover the spread.
Pistons +6.5 (-110)
The Pistons are on a seven-game winning streak and will look to stretch that streak to eight when they meet the Warriors. Detroit has been impressive, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge, and its defense was key in its recent win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors have been inconsistent and are dealing with injuries, making it difficult to rely on them to cover the spread. Look for Detroit to keep it close and cover the +6.5 spread.
Heat -4.5 (-108)
The Heat are coming off a tough loss to the Timberwolves but remain strong contenders in the East. They face the Bulls, who are dealing with injuries to key players like Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams. While Coby White had a career-high 44 points in the Bulls’ win over Orlando, Miami’s defense should be too much for Chicago to handle. With the Heat playing at home and fighting for playoff position, expect them to cover the -4.5 spread.
Bucks -6.5 (-108)
The Bucks are firing on all cylinders, coming off a dominant 137-107 win over Dallas. They face the Magic, who are on a five-game losing streak. Orlando has struggled defensively and has had trouble closing out games, and it’ll face a tough matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Bucks have a lot of momentum going for them, and with the spread at -6.5, Milwaukee should comfortably cover and continue their strong run.
