With a packed 10-game NBA slate on Friday, March 14, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to take advantage of on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Here’s a look at the full NBA schedule for today’s games (all times Eastern):
- Pacers at 76ers, 7 p.m.
- Celtics at Heat, 7 p.m.
- Clippers at Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
- Cavaliers at Grizzlies, 8 p.m.
- Magic at Timberwolves, 8 p.m.
- Hornets at Spurs, 8 p.m.
- Mavericks at Rockets, 8 p.m.
- Raptors at Jazz, 9:30 p.m.
- Lakers at Nuggets, 9:30 p.m.
- Kings at Suns, 10:00 p.m.
Hawks +4.5 (-112)
The Clippers have thrived lately, winning four of their last five, but this game will be a tough one on the road. Atlanta, which has won four straight, is looking to improve their position in the standings, sitting just a few games behind the sixth seed in the East. Atlanta has been more competitive with the recent additions from the trade deadline, including Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, and Terance Mann.
The Clippers have been missing key players, including Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell. This will be a prime opportunity for former Hawk, Bogdan Bogdanovic, to make an impact. While James Harden is playing at an NBA All-Star level, the injuries could make it difficult for the Clippers to cover the spread. Given Atlanta’s strong recent form, they should be able to keep this game close or even win outright.
Pacers -12 (-112)
Indiana has shown resilience recently, with an emotional win fueled by Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch game-winning shot. Now they head to Philadelphia to face a team amid a serious slide. The Pacers, currently tied for the fourth spot in the East, are coming off a buzzer-beating win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and their star guard Haliburton has been in excellent form, averaging double-doubles in recent games.
Philadelphia has been struggling, especially without its main stars, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The 76ers have lost 14 of their last 16 games, and their defensive schemes have been ineffective against teams like Indiana. The Pacers’ superior talent and momentum should see them comfortably cover the spread, especially with Philadelphia’s lineup decimated by injuries.
Rockets -12 (-108)
The Rockets are riding a four-game winning streak and are playing their best basketball of the season. Jalen Green has been stepping up as the primary offensive force, and with Fred VanVleet back in action, the Rockets have a solid backcourt to guide them. They are facing a depleted Mavericks team that is struggling with numerous injuries, including a season-ending ACL tear for Kyrie Irving. Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford each remain sidelined.
Dallas has been unable to stop opponents from scoring, and with the Rockets’ attacking style of play, especially in the paint, they should dominate this matchup. The Mavericks’ lack of defensive consistency and depth will be their downfall, and Houston should easily cover this spread.
Cavaliers -125 (Moneyline)
Cleveland has been dominant, riding a 15-game win streak into this matchup with Memphis. The Cavaliers show incredible depth, especially with key players like Darius Garland stepping up in crunch time. Even without Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome in their last game, Cleveland overcame an 18-point deficit to keep their streak alive.
While winning, the Grizzlies have been struggling to put away struggling teams, and their recent games have been far closer than expected. With Cleveland’s depth and resiliency, they should continue their impressive run and win outright in Memphis. This is a high-value pick on the Moneyline, especially given Cleveland’s recent form and Memphis’ inconsistency in finishing games.
