{"id":652918,"date":"2026-03-12T12:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=652918"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:20:52","slug":"nba-best-bets-today-march-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-best-bets-today-march-12\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Best Bets Today- Our Top Picks for Thursday, March 12\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA fans are in for a treat as they have got a designated nine-game slate which features some of the most exciting games of the week. The day starts with the Detroit Pistons locking horns with the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by the Miami Heat clashing against the Milwaukee Bucks. We will also see the San Antonio Spurs clashing against the Denver Nuggets in a highly-anticipated Western Conference clash, whereas a high-profile cross-conference matchup will see the Oklahoma City Thunder being up against the Boston Celtics. <\/p>

Instead of breaking down every game, we have isolated our NBA Best Bets Today, Thursday, 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. <\/p>

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

Our NBA Best Picks of the Day <\/h2>
Tag <\/strong><\/td>Game <\/strong><\/td>Market and Line <\/strong><\/td>Odds and Book <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Best Bet<\/strong><\/td>Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards <\/td>Magic -15 (spread)<\/td>-112 at FanDuel<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Pick #2<\/td>Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics <\/td>Under 216.5 points (total)<\/td>-110 at FanDuel <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Pick #3<\/td>Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers <\/td>Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 points (player prop)<\/td>-104 at FanDuel <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Odds from FanDuel, accurate as of Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:39 am ET. Lines may move before the tip off. <\/em><\/p>

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Game 1- Best Bet: Magic -15 vs Washington Wizards <\/h2>
Pick Type <\/td>Market<\/td>Book <\/td><\/tr>
Best Bet<\/td>Magic -15 vs Wizards <\/td>-112 at FanDuel <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

The Orlando Magic are known for possessing one of the best records in the season thus far. In their last ten games, the Magic have won seven games and are on a red-hot five-game winning streak. The Wizards, on the other hand, are unofficially out of the playoffs race, given their struggling form and poor 16-48 win-loss record. Talking about their on-court record, the Magic maintain strong offense and defense, while their counterparts are seeded towards the bottom of the standings. <\/p>

The spread at Magic -15 fits the hosts well considering their strong record and elite form. They cover well in such spots. <\/p>

Keeping their on-court stats as well as red-hot form in mind, we are comfortably laying the Orlando Magic -15 (-112) as our Best Bet, and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight. <\/p>

Game 2- Pick #2: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Under 216.5 points <\/h2>
Pick <\/td>Market <\/td>Odds and Book <\/td><\/tr>
Pick #2<\/td>Thunder vs Celtics Under 216.5 points (total)<\/td>-110 at FanDuel <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best defensive rating in the league, while the Celtics are seeded fifth in the aspect. Both teams play their games with a defensive approach and restrict their rivals at less points. Moreover, while the Thunder play at a considerably decent pace, the Celtics have the slowest pace<\/a>. All these factors combine to result in low-scoring matchups. <\/p>

Keeping all the aforementioned factors in mind, we are backing Thursday’s Thunder vs Celtics clash to finish under 216.5 points. <\/p>

Game 3- Pick #3: Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 Points vs 76ers <\/h2>
Pick <\/td>Market <\/td>Odds and Book <\/td><\/tr>
Pick #3<\/td>Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 Points (player prop)<\/td>-104 at FanDuel <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Cade Cunningham is the leading Pistons’ scorer, who has been averaging over 25 points per game on 45.9% shooting<\/a>. Against the 76ers once this season, he dropped 26 points this season. Not only this, but in his last five games, Cunningham came up with three 25+ point performances, including a 29-point show. <\/p>

The Pistons have the second-best defensive rating in the league, which further boosts Cunningham’s chances to score over 25 points. <\/p>

Considering the Pistons’ defensive edge as well as their home court advantage, we are backing Cunningham to finish with over 25 points. <\/p>

NBA Best Bets Recap for March 12 <\/h2>