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NBA Best Bets Today- Our Top Picks for Monday, March 23, 2026

Our best bets for today, Monday, March 23, 2026

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As action for the 2025-26 season inches a week closer to the playoffs, fans can enjoy an elongated ten-game NBA slate on Monday, March 23. The day kicks off with the Detroit Pistons locking horns with the LA Lakers, which will be followed by the Philadelphia 76ers being up against the OKC Thunder. As the day progresses, the Atlanta Hawks will lock horns with the Memphis Grizzlies, whereas the Chicago Bulls will be up against the Houston Rockets.

Instead of breaking down every game, we have isolated our NBA Best Bets Today, Monday, which consist of a spread, a total, and a player prop. These legs are driven by the latest stats, trends and matchup edges. We would prioritize them while looking for the best bets of the day.

In case you are searching for full game previews, we suggest you head over to our NBA predictions and picks page for today. Otherwise, you can scroll down for today’s best bets, guided by quick breakdowns.

Our NBA Best Picks of the Day

Tag	Game	Market and Line	Odds and Book
Best Bet	Philadelphia 76ers vs OKC Thunder	Thunder -14.5 (spread)	-118 at FanDuel
Play #2	Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers	Under 226.5 points (total)	-110 at FanDuel
Play #3	Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs	Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points (player prop)	-125 at FanDuel

Odds from FanDuel, updated on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:36 am EDT. Lines may move before the tip off.

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Game 1- Best Bet Thunder -14.5 vs 76ers

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Best Bet	Thunder -14.5 vs 76ers	-118 at FanDuel

The OKC Thunder have been dominating the charts right from the beginning, maintaining a solid 27-8 win-loss record on the road. The 76ers, on the other hand, have maintained a 20-16 win-loss record at home. Apart from it, when it comes to on-court stats, the Thunder have maintained elite offensive and defensive ratings, while their counterparts are seeded towards the middle of the standings.

The spread at Thunder -14.5 fits the guests well considering their elite offensive and defensive ratings. They cover well in such spots.

Keeping the Thunder’ current form as well as their overall record in mind, we are comfortably laying the OKC Thunder -14.5 (-118) as our best bet.

Game 2: Play #2: Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Under 226.5 points

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Play #2	Pistons vs Lakers Under 226.5 points (total)	-110 at FanDuel

The Detroit Pistons maintain the second-best defensive rating in the league, while their rivals are seeded towards the middle of the standings. In addition to it, when it comes to pace, both these teams play slow, which often result in low-scoring affairs.

Keeping both these factors in mind, we are backing the forthcoming clash between the Pistons and the Lakers to trend under.

Game 3: Play #3: Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points vs Miami Heat

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Play #3	Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points (player prop)	-125 at FanDuel

Victor Wembanyama has been averaging over 24 points per game this NBA season, while shooting 50.4% from the field. In the last five games, he has had two 25+ point performances, including a 34-point show against the Phoenix Suns. The Heat are seeded below the Spurs in the standings when it comes to defensive rating.

Keeping the Spurs’ defensive rating as well as Wemby’s average and recent performances in mind, we are backing the Frenchman to record over 27 points on Monday.

NBA Best Bets Recap for Monday, March 23, 2026

Best Bet: Thunder -14.5 vs 76ers (-118 at FanDuel)
Play #2: Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Under 226.5 points (-110 at FanDuel)
Play #3: Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points vs Miami Heat (-125 at FanDuel)