Tonight’s schedule in the NBA features a big one in San Francisco where the Milwaukee Bucks will face Golden State. The Warriors have won just three of their last seven games, but they have won two straight and will get Draymond Green back soon.
Phoenix, which is not in action tonight, became the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot with a win over Toronto last night. Miami and Denver, both in playoff position, are 8-2 in their last ten games and are in action tonight.
Where is the best NBA betting value tonight? Here are the top NBA moneyline picks for Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
Pick: BULLS -160
Cleveland has just three wins in its last ten games. The Cavs lost last night to Miami by 12. Now, they will face Chicago on the second end of a back-to-back.
The Bulls have actually been struggling but got a much-needed win over Detroit on Wednesday. Chicago had lost five straight before that win.
The Cavs will be without Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert once again. Darius Garland has been tearing it up for Cleveland, but he can’t do it alone. The Bulls are 24-10 at home and 34-7 as the favorite this season. Against an undermanned and tired Cleveland, the Bulls get the win.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors
Pick: BUCKS -115
Milwaukee is on a tear. They have won six straight and have wins over Chicago, Miami, and Phoenix in this six-game run. The Bucks have beaten these six opponents by an average of 12.8 points per game.
Golden State will be without Draymond Green tonight. Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr., and Gary Payton III are all out. The Warriors have won two straight, but they are just 17-16 in games that Green doesn’t play.
The Bucks are averaging 127.6 points a game in their six-game streak. Golden State’s defense isn’t the same without Green. Before winning their last two games, the Warriors lost five straight and allowed an average of 122.7 points per game. They won’t be able to stop the Bucks tonight.
Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets
Best Bet: RAPTORS +180
Toronto is coming off a huge win over Phoenix last night. The Raptors are very good on the road having won 19 of 34 games this season. Toronto has now won 13 of its last 20 games.
They are playing the second of a back-to-back, but Toronto has done well this season on no rest. In games with no rest this season, the Raptors are 9-5 SU.
Denver did win the only meeting between the two teams this year. The Nuggets got a one-point road win on Feb. 12.
With the way Toronto has been playing recently and with their success in road games, back the Raptors for the upset.
Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Wizards vs. Trail Blazers Picks
Best Bet: TRAIL BLAZERS +210
There is no question that Portland is awful, but even the worst teams in the NBA can pull off an unexpected upset.
The Wizards have lost two straight and played last night. They lost to the Lakers 122-109. Washington will be without Kristaps Porzingis again.
Portland has actually beaten Washington in five of the last six head-to-head meetings. Their lineup is depleted, but is well-rested. Portland hasn’t played since Wednesday. The Trail Blazers have scored more than 100 points just once in their current six-game losing streak. Tonight, they find a way.
