ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Myles Turner #3 and Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Kia Center on February 11, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
We’re combining this week’s tracking poll with the Reacts survey, soliciting your opinions on the state of the Bucks’ frontcourt. Jack and I discussed Myles Turner’s usage by this coaching staff on the most recent episode of Deer Diaries, including how Jericho Sims continues receiving more minutes. That’s inversely proportional to their contract sizes, but the two bring pretty different skillsets on both ends at the five.
While Sims is definitely the switchier option, which is important, the Bucks are too small and routinely get abused on switches. I certainly wouldn’t abandon switching altogether because it’s needed, especially in late-game situations, but I contend that it shouldn’t be their base scheme, preferring drop coverage with Turner. We’ve seen next to no drop from the Bucks this year, and despite a younger team which should theoretically switch better, this is their worst defense since the Jason Kidd years.
When that was their primary defensive look in the Brook Lopez years, Milwaukee always ranked among the top defenders of roll men, even last season. This year, they’re in 29th. If Turner wasn’t being switched off every pick-and-roll, or he wasn’t heading to the corner every time up the floor offensively and thus needing to cover more ground to get back on defense, I don’t think they’d be that bad. Maybe even solid. Essentially, use Turner like Brook Lopez, as we assumed they would, then use Sims when you need to switch, which shouldn’t always be their look.
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, weigh in on Turner vs. Sims. We’re also keeping an eye on the Pelicans, who keep moving up the standings and are just a game away from seventh in the lottery standings; how should that impact the Bucks, given the swap rights they hold? For reference, here are the chances Milwaukee ends up at various draft positions if they remain in 10th and New Orleans is either sixth or seventh, factoring in that the better pick ends up in The Big Easy (though it then becomes property of Atlanta) via the swap:
Bucks’ pick
if Pelicans are 6th
if Pelicans are 7th
1
0.0%
0.0%
2
0.6%
0.5%
3
1.5%
1.2%
4
2.6%
2.3%
5
0.0%
0.0%
6
0.0%
0.0%
7
3.2%
0.0%
8
5.9%
5.4%
9
2.1%
5.4%
10
60.7%
61.5%
11
21.4%
21.5%
12
1.7%
1.7%
13
0.0%
0.0%
14
<0.1%
<0.1%
Average pick
9.7
9.8
As always, this poll will be open until midnight Central on Friday, and we’ll post the results later that day. Thanks for voting!
It’s a 2021 Finals rematch as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Phoenix Suns tonight.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ramping up his playing time, and my Suns vs. Bucks predictions expect him to go off at home.
Here are my top free NBA picks for this primetime cross-conference matchup on Tuesday, March 10.
Suns vs Bucks prediction
Suns vs Bucks best bet: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 25.5 points (-115)
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a consistent 30-point scorer, and his minutes and production have been steadily increasing over his last two games as he returns from a lengthy absence, including a 27-point performance in 27 minutes.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has finished with 30+ points in each of his last four matchups against the Phoenix Suns, and he’ll need another big performance to get Milwaukee back in the win column.
Suns vs Bucks same-game parlay
Milwaukee can prevail by keeping the score low and avoiding a shootout, so I'm taking the Under on the total.
The Suns are 26-38 to the Under this season, and the Bucks are 28-35. Phoenix has hit the Under in seven of 11 games as the road favorite.
Kevin Porter Jr. will miss a fourth straight game, setting Ryan Rollins up to cash the Over on his combo line. Across his last three without KPJ, Rollins has averaged 27.4 PRA and gone for 26+ twice.
Suns vs Bucks SGP
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 25.5 points
Under 217.5
Ryan Rollins Over 24.5 points + rebounds + assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Old Milwaukee
As the season winds down, the Bucks find themselves on the outside looking in, and every win is crucial to securing a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
Strong performances from Antetokounmpo and Rollins will lead Milwaukee to a much-needed dub.
Suns vs Bucks SGP
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 25.5 points
Under 217.5
Ryan Rollins Over 24.5 points + rebounds + assists
Bucks moneyline
Suns vs Bucks odds
Spread: Suns -1 (-110) | Bucks +1 (-110)
Moneyline: Suns -115 | Bucks -105
Over/Under: Over 217.5 (-110) | Under 217.5 (-110)
Suns vs Bucks betting trend to know
Milwaukee has hit the game total Under in 31 of its last 50 games (+10.10 Units / 18% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Bucks.
How to watch Suns vs Bucks
Location
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
KTVK, FDSN Wisconsin
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The Knicks flew to LA, and they made sure to make it look like Hollywood lights don’t translate to winning nights—for New York, at least.
The Knickerbockers will remain on the road for a couple more games, yet they will surely get a break as Utah and Indy come up next.
Here’s the latest from your (not so of late) superheroes.
“I like their fight. I like the way that we played in the 2nd half (for the most part). We just gotta find a way to take care of the basketball”
On not overreacting to two turnover-heavy losses in Los Angeles:
“We had 18 or 19 turnovers last night. We had 20 tonight, and for 24 points. They outscored us by 14 points just in that area alone. So I like our fight. I like the way we played in the second half for the most part. We’ve just got to find a way to take care of the basketball. We’ve been pretty good in that area and yesterday we weren’t and today we weren’t. It’s one of those things we’re going to keep talking about, keep showing it and we’ll see how it goes forward. I’m not going to overreact to two games. On the road against good teams, it impacted the outcome of both games in a very heavy way.”
On losses being inevitable down the stretch:
“We’re going to lose. We’re going to take a hit. But hopefully we don’t take too many hits. And if and when we lose, there’s a right way, because sometimes you just face a team and they’re just hot . . . Sometimes it may not be your day or your night. As long as you’re trying to do the things that you’re supposed to do on both ends of the floor and you brought the correct approach to the game, then you chalk it up as, OK, let’s learn from this and keep it moving.”
On slipping in multiple areas vs. the Clippers:
“They’re human. We’re not going to [trend upward] all the time. We’re gonna slip in some areas. You just hope that you slip in one area instead of three [against the Lakers].”
On not liking the way the team lost on Monday:
“Our guys have been playing well. I’m just talking about tonight, and could it linger? Yeah, we could take another step back [Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers]. I don’t know. There’s some games you lose where you say, ‘You know what? They just shot the s— out of the ball, and it wasn’t our night.’ But to have a hand in losing a game yourself by not taking care of the things that are just effort and locked-in things — [that’s the part that’s unacceptable].”
On turnovers being the biggest difference vs. the Clippers:
“Biggest difference in the basketball game was our turnovers. …I liked our fight. I liked the way we played in the second half for the most part. We’ve just got to find a way to take care of the basketball.”
On not being concerned about Brunson’s shooting slump:
“He’s human and he’s going to have some nights (when he struggles to shoot). His track record shows that he can go get it done. It’s not anything I’m concerned about or I’m looking at. And like I said, when he does have nights like that, how else can you impact the game, and he’s shown that he can do that.”
On giving Tyler Kolek a short opportunity on Monday:
“I thought Jose was struggling a little bit. So I threw Tyler out there to see if we could get something from him, similar to me throwing Jordan Clarkson out there (in the previous game against the Lakers). Tyler didn’t get a long time to play because we put Jalen out there to see if we could make a run. But I said this before, those guys have to keep themselves ready just in case their number is called. Because it can be called at any time.”
On crediting the medical staff for Mitchell Robinson’s health:
“Casey (Smith, the VP of Sports Medicine), Chico (Goenega, the head athletic trainer), those guys, and Quentin Dolan, those guys have done a nice job of coming up with a plan. And the biggest thing is to get him in games this year and making sure he stays healthy. And so our whole medical staff, starting with those three guys down to everybody that’s in our medical department. They’ve done a great job of keeping him healthy and keeping him in the game and practicing and stuff like that. So I applaud them more than anybody else for what they put together and how they’re executing it.”
OG Anunoby goes off script in his post game presser, speaking on working to be more "coachable" and attributed some of his struggles to a sense of "entitlement".
On Brunson staying even-keeled during his shooting slump:
“I think he’s been pretty good and pretty even-keeled. I’m sure he’s probably frustrated with some of the stuff. Sometimes we probably have got to help him in terms of getting cleaner shots, getting better shots, maybe try to get him more into the flow of it. That’s something that we have to figure out. He works too hard to have bad-shooting games consistently, so we know that’ll turn around. In the meantime, we have to make sure to make it easier on him.”
Jalen Brunson
On trusting his work through the shooting slump:
“It’s gonna happen. It’s part of the game. But you’ve got to continue to trust your work ethic and trust everything you put into it. Those things are gonna come around. That’s why you have to control the controllables. It’s part of being in basketball. Like I just said, you’ve got to trust your work ethic. Continue to be in the gym, do your routine, maybe switch it up a little bit, but at the same time, you’re still working on what you’ve got to work on.”
On how much pressure he puts on himself:
“As much as it needs to be.”
On playing into the Clippers’ strengths with turnovers:
“I think a lot of them, we were getting downhill and trying to make plays. But we got to be better playing off two feet obviously, playing more controlled. But (the Clippers) got a lot of guys on their team who are steal guys, who are long wingspans, play passing lanes. That’s what they do. We played to their strengths.”
Q: “What’s biggest thing you’ve learned on this road trip?”
KAT: “Uhhh…hot weather does good for the soul…Jokes aside, we gotta just continue to play our game…People got a good scouting report on us—we can’t let go of the rope at any time” pic.twitter.com/K3cTLafFUL
On turnovers being the recipe for disaster vs. the Clippers:
“Treat the ball better. The turnovers obviously put us in a bad spot. We didn’t stop the bleeding in the second and fourth quarters. And even though we made three more shots than them, they made four more 3s. That’s a recipe right there for disaster.”
“I was just driving and dunked the ball and fortunately (Batum) was there. But that was a good play. Funny to see that. My first dunk – my first poster – was against him.”
On finally getting his first NBA dunk:
“(The dunk) felt good. It was about time. I was looking forward to doing it.”
The Miami Heat are riding their longest winning streak since November, while the Washington Wizards continue to trend in the opposite direction.
Tuesday’s matchup in Miami shapes up as a clear mismatch. Still, some money is backing Washington under the belief that every streak eventually comes to an end.
There’s little evidence to suggest that happens tonight. My Wizards vs. Heat predictions and NBA picks expect Miami to keep rolling on Tuesday, March 10, while Washington’s struggles continue.
Wizards vs Heat prediction
Wizards vs Heat best bet: Heat -15.5 (-110)
This doesn’t shape up as a trap game for the Miami Heat. Miami’s upcoming schedule features a struggling Bucks squad, followed by the solid but not intimidating Magic and the .500 Hornets.
The Heat typically stay locked in on the opponent in front of them since they’ve covered six straight games as double-digit favorites.
The Washington Wizards have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference and are hitting a season low.
They’ve been double-digit underdogs in seven of the last eight games and are 0-8 straight up, 2-6 ATS over that span. They’ve lost their last two as 15+ point underdogs and are 2-7 in their last nine as double-digit dogs.
Wizards vs Heat same-game parlay
Both teams are in the top 10 in the league in pace. Miami plays at the fastest tempo in the NBA. However, the Heat haven’t faced an over/under cutoff this high in nine games.
They’ve gone over just three times in their last nine with a cutoff of 240 or more. Washington has gone over just once in its last five with a totals cutoff that high.
The Heat are without forwards Andrew Wiggins, Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic. Bam Adebayo has picked up the slack, scoring at least 21 in each of the last six games.
He also has 20 or more shots in three of them after taking that many just three times the entire season up until then.
Wizards vs Heat SGP
Heat -15.5
Under 237.5 points
Bam Adebayo Over 23.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Offense still clocks in
Yes, we’re calling for the game to go under in the previous SGP, but someone still has to score the 225 or so points we’re expecting in this game.
Starting shooting guard Norman Powell has also been out for Miami and Jaime Jaquez has replaced some of that offense from the wing. He has scored 14 or more in six straight and has made 7 of his last 12 three-point attempts.
Trae Young is playing his third game back since joining the Wizards & he seems to be shaking off the rust. In his last game, he made two thirds of his shots from the field—a season high—and also hit 3-of-5 from three.
Wizards vs Heat SGP
Heat -15.5
Bam Adebayo Over 23.5 points
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Over 18.5 points
Trae Young Over 14.5 points
Wizards vs Heat odds
Spread: Washington +15.5 (-110) | Miami -15.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Washington +700 | Miami -1100
Over/Under: Over 237.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110)
Wizards vs Heat betting trend to know
The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 15 of their last 40 away games. Find more NBA betting trends for Wizards vs. Heat.
How to watch Wizards vs Heat
Location
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
MNMT, FDSN Sun
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Two teams heading in opposite directions will face off on Tuesday night as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Atlanta Hawks.
Dallas has been struggling for over a month, and I like Atlanta to cover tonight in my Mavericks vs. Hawks predictions.
Let’s dive into how bettors can approach tonight’s game in my free NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.
Mavericks vs Hawks prediction
Mavericks vs Hawks best bet: Hawks -9.5 (-110)
While the Dallas Mavericks have lost seven straight games and 17 of their last 19 overall, the Atlanta Hawks come into tonight’s game riding a six-game winning streak. Most importantly for bettors, Atlanta has covered in each of those six wins.
Dallas is struggling to score points. The Mavs are averaging 101.3 ppg over their last nine games, and have scored 100 points or less in four of those contests. That’s led to a series of blowouts, as they’ve lost by double digits in five of those games.
I see it happening again tonight, and I’m taking the Hawks to cover.
Mavericks vs Hawks same-game parlay
Dallas has hit the Under in six consecutive games, due mostly to an inability to consistently score points. I’m going to take the Under for my SGP, while throwing in a bet on Dyson Daniels to hit his PRA Over. Daniels has put up at least 24 PRA in each of his last four contests.
Mavericks vs Hawks SGP
Hawks -9.5
Under 240.5
Daniels Over 23.5 P/R/A
Our "from downtown" SGP: Hawks offense shows out
I’m sticking with my Hawks and Under picks for my longshot parlay tonight, but I’m going to find a couple of Hawks prop bets that have good value to pair with them.
That starts with taking Onyeka Okongwu to record a double-double, something he’s done in four of his last six games. I’m also backing Nickeil Alexander-Walker to hit Over 2.5 threes, a target he’s hit in five out of his last six contests.
Mavericks vs Hawks SGP
Hawks -9.5
Under 240.5
Okongwu double-double
Alexander-Walker Over 2.5 threes
Mavericks vs Hawks odds
Spread: Mavericks +9.5 | Hawks -9.5
Moneyline: Mavericks +325 | Hawks -426
Over/Under: Over 240.5 | Under 240.5
Mavericks vs Hawks betting trend to know
Atlanta is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Hawks.
How to watch Mavericks vs Hawks
Location
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
KFAA, FDSN Southeast-Atlanta
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The stage is set for a potential NBA Finals preview as a pair of No. 2 seeds square off at Frost Bank Center tonight.
My Celtics vs. Spurs predictions put faith in the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in a game that should be epic.
Here are my free NBA picks for this premier matchup on Tuesday, March 10.
Celtics vs Spurs prediction
Celtics vs Spurs best bet: Celtics moneyline (+125)
The Boston Celtics are 22-11 straight up on the road, winning five of their last six outside Boston.
A major part of that success was their Top 5 defensive rating, which held the Cavaliers' No. 4-ranked offense to 98 points in Cleveland.
A one-bucket spread shows oddsmakers expect a close game, and in close games, it's hard not to trust Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum over the San Antonio Spurs' young stars.
This defense will flex its muscles once more to remain undefeated since Tatum returned.
Celtics vs Spurs same-game parlay
These are two of the best defenses in the Association, and the C's have been even more effective on the road, boasting a 110.6 defensive rating. Tonight's matchup will be a hard-fought, defensive battle.
Jayson Tatum posted 34 and 25 PRA in his first two games of the season, miraculously returning to the court ahead of schedule without much rust.
He doesn't need to score a ton of points to hit the Over on this line, as he went for 15/12/7 in his season debut.
Celtics vs Spurs SGP
Celtics moneyline
Under 222.5
Jayson Tatum Over 31.5 points+rebounds+assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Dynamic duo
Jaylen Brown's career-best 28.7 points per game have been a huge part of Boston's success this season, and the return of Tatum won't knock Brown's scoring average down significantly.
The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has scored 25+ in 41 of 57 appearances, and I expect him to step up against a formidable opponent in prime time.
Celtics vs Spurs SGP
Celtics moneyline
Under 222.5
Jayson Tatum Over 31.5 points+rebounds+assists
Jaylen Brown Over 24.5 points
Celtics vs Spurs odds
Spread: Celtics +3.5 | Spurs -3.5
Moneyline: Celtics -150 | Spurs +125
Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5
Celtics vs Spurs betting trend to know
The Boston Celtics have hit the game total Under in 30 of their last 40 games (+19.00 Units / 43% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Spurs.
How to watch Celtics vs Spurs
Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBC
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The Minnesota Timberwolves laid an absolute egg on Saturday, a loss that should refocus them to such an extent that it should worry the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.
My Timberwolves vs. Lakers predictions and these NBA picks recognize Minnesota’s greatest edge in this matchup on Tuesday, March 10.
Timberwolves vs Lakers prediction
Timberwolves vs Lakers best bet: Under 234.0 (-110)
When the Minnesota Timberwolves dispatched the Los Angeles Lakers with ease in last year’s first round, it was largely a credit to how easily their defense mitigated the Lakers’ post game. Removing rim runners from Luka Doncic’s peripheral vision reduces Doncic’s overall effectiveness.
Thus, LA fell short of 105 points in four of the five games.
As Minnesota’s offense currently undergoes fits and starts, the best bet tonight should be doubting both it and Doncic’s ability to find teammates. A few botched drives because Jaxon Hayes and DeAndre Ayton cannot capitalize should be enough to doom this total.
Timberwolves vs Lakers same-game parlay
While these two met in the second game of the season, and Doncic tallied eight assists, that has been his only chance against the Timberwolves since last postseason. In those five games, Doncic averaged 5.8 assists. Minnesota knows how to slow his tosses to big men like DeAndre Ayton.
Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP
Under 234
Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Gobert's control
Rudy Gobert’s defense needs to become a Minnesota emphasis, and oftentimes, the Timberwolves reward his defense with added offense, part of how Gobert cleared this prop in each of his last two games.
Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP
Under 234
Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points
Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 points
Timberwolves vs Lakers odds
Spread: Timberwolves -3 | Lakers +3
Moneyline: Timberwolves -150 | Lakers +125
Over/Under: Over 234 | Under 234
Timberwolves vs Lakers betting trend to know
Minnesota’s last five games have all gone Under their totals and by an average of 22.3 points. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Lakers.
How to watch Timberwolves vs Lakers
Location
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
11:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBC
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It’s a jam-packed night of NBA action with 11 games gracing the slate. That means plenty of star power on the court, and I’ve pinpointed some standout player props to watch.
My top picks tonight include Victor Wembanyama hosting another block party against the Celtics and Anthony Edwards lighting it up in Los Angeles.
Find out more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.
Backing Ty Jerome continues to be one of my favorite plays.
The Memphis Grizzlies are thin on scorers, so Jerome’s ability to put points on the board is a huge asset.
In the 10 games since returning to the Memphis lineup, he’s averaging 19.4 points while shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc.
Jerome's total for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers is 16.5. Philly ranks 17th in defensive rating and 23rd in points allowed per game to opposing guards, and Jerome has eclipsed this number in eight of his last 10 games.
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis, NBCSP
Prop #2: Victor Wembanyama Over 3.5 blocks
+130 at bet365
We all know Victor Wembanyama is on another level, and his block numbers have been out of this world lately. I’m betting he keeps the block party going when the San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics.
Wemby is averaging an absurd 4.5 blocks per game over his last 10 outings, rejecting at least four shots in nine of those games. His blocks prop is set at 3.5 for tonight’s matchup against the C's, with the Over offering solid odds.
The Celtics rank sixth in the NBA for getting blocked per game, making this a bet too good to pass up.
Over his last 10 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward is shooting an impressive 44.8% on 9.6 attempts per game, and he looks set to keep that rolling tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Edwards has nailed 4+ threes in seven of his last 10 games, and L.A.’s perimeter defense is average at best, allowing the fourth-worst opponent effective field goal percentage in the Association.
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"Just lost in the competition... But shook his hand, [said] 'great game' and I apologized that that happened...
"I didn't mean to hit him in the face. But when I go over screens and stuff like that, my arms are just everywhere, and then unfortunately I just hit him in the face. ... I didn't think it was a flagrant 1. Unnecessary means I did [it] on purpose, which I didn't."
When asked postgame if he thought Dort's actions on this play crossed the line, Jokic said "no." That is different from the previous game, when, after a hip check to knock Jokic to the floor, the Serbian big man got up and got in Dort's face.
The two instant classics between the Thunder and Nuggets in the past 10 days has fans hoping for a seven-game playoff series between these sides. If that happens, all eyes will be on the Dort and Jokic interactions.
The Indiana Pacers have been a defensive disaster, allowing more than 125 points in eight straight games and giving up 126.9 points per game over their last 10.
The Sacramento Kings haven't been much better defensively, surrendering 114+ points in eight of their last 10 contests, and both teams rank in the bottom five in Defensive Net Rating during that stretch.
With both groups also playing at a top-five pace, the combination of extra possessions and awful stop units sets up as a high-scoring affair in Sacramento.
Pacers vs Kings same-game parlay
Maxime Raynaud has cleared his scoring prop in three of his last five games and now faces an Indiana Pacers defense allowing 61 points per game in the paint over its last five contests.
The Sacramento Kings may sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, but they’ve shown signs of life with wins over Chicago and Dallas in their last five games. Meanwhile, Indiana enters on a nine-game losing streak and has dropped five straight on the road.
Pacers vs Kings SGP
Over 236
Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
Kings moneyline
Our "from downtown" SGP: Monk makes it rain
Malik Monk is knocking down 45% of his long-range attempts and will jack up as many as 10 triple tries. He’ll meet an Indiana defense allowing over 16 made threes per game during their last five games.
Pacers vs Kings SGP
Over 236
Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
Kings moneyline
Malik Monk Over 2.5 made threes
Pacers vs Kings odds
Spread: Indiana +4 (-110) | Sacramento -4 (-110)
Moneyline: Indiana +150 | Sacramento -180
Over/Under: Over 236 (-110) | Under 236 (-110)
Pacers vs Kings betting trend to know
The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Kings.
How to watch Pacers vs Kings
Location
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Indiana, NBC Sports California
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season.
The Reds said Greene was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in his elbow. Greene needed an MRI last week after he left spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.
Greene went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA last year, helping Cincinnati earn an NL wild card for its first playoff appearance since 2020.
Greene, whose 99.5 mph average four-seam fastball velocity led the major leagues among those throwing at least 1,250 pitches, was limited to a career-low 19 starts and 107 2/3 innings. Still, his 296 pitches of 100 mph or higher were second in the major leagues behind Mason Miller’s 422.
Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 9 with a right groin strain. He returned on May 23 and made three starts before going back on the IL with the same injury. This time, he was sidelined until Aug. 13.
The 26-year-old Greene is entering his fifth big league season. He made the NL All-Star team for the first time in 2024 while going 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA in 26 starts. He also had 169 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings despite spending time on the IL that year with elbow soreness.
Tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday action features two thrilling NBA matchups. First, at 8:00 PM ET, two of the league's hottest teams take the court as the Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the San Antonio Spurs. Then, at 11:00 PM, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with NBA Showtime on NBC and Peacock.
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The Boston Celtics enter tonight's matchup second in the Eastern Conference
and fourth in the league, after Sunday's 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his second game back from a torn right Achilles, Jayson Tatum scored 20 points in 27 minutes.
"Today felt a lot more normal, just from a preparation standpoint in this league. It felt like being back in the flow again," said the six-time All-Star after the game.
In his absence, the Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown, who is on pace for career highs in scoring (28.7 ppg ), assists (5.1 apg), and field goals made per game (10.6).
The San Antonio Spurs have won 15 of their last 16 games and enter tonight's contest second in the league and the Western Conference as they look to end their six-season playoff drought.
Victor Wembanyama is the heavy favorite for the Defensive Player of the Year. The third-year forward leads the league in blocks per game and leads San Antonio in both scoring (23.9 ppg) and rebounding (11.1 rpg).
Tonight's game marks the second and final meeting between Boston and San Antonio this season. The Celtics defeated the Spurs 100-95 on January 10.
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Pistons vs Nets best bet: Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points (-110)
Jalen Duren has been a monster for the Detroit Pistons. Even amid a four-game losing skid, the big man is still doing his part. He's cashed the Over in points in four of his last seven contests, including a 24-point outing Sunday night in Miami.
The center is averaging 18.5 ppg overall and 22.7 points across three meetings with the Brooklyn Nets this season. In March, his average sits at 17.6 ppg.
Duren is set to cook Brooklyn and help Detroit end its losing streak tonight.
Pistons vs Nets same-game parlay
Cade Cunningham ranks second in the league in assists, producing 9.8 per game. He’s hit the Over in assists in three of his last four outings, including 10 against Miami on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Pistons have eclipsed their team total Over in two of their last three matchups with Brooklyn.
It’s only a matter of time before one of the league’s top teams finds its rhythm again — they’re averaging 116.7 points per game this season.
Pistons vs Nets SGP
Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
Pistons team total Over 116.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Duren Duren
Duren is averaging 11.7 rebounds against Brooklyn this season.
Pistons vs Nets SGP
Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
Pistons team total Over 116.5
Jalen Duren Over 10.5 rebounds
Pistons vs Nets odds
Spread: Pistons -15.5 (-110) | Nets +15.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pistons -1200 | Nets +750
Over/Under: Over 217.5 (-110) | Under 217.5 (-110)
Pistons vs Nets betting trend to know
Detroit has cashed the game total Under in 28 of its last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pistons vs. Nets.
How to watch Pistons vs Nets
Location
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Detroit-X, YES
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Todd Golden is looking to emulate Billy Donovan and guide the Gators to back-to-back national championships. As the SEC Tournament arrives, Florida has won 11 straight and is making a beeline for a No. 1 seed in March Madness.
In the meantime, can anyone stop Florida in Nashville?
On today’s basketball-themed episode of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams discuss top threats to Florida in the SEC Tournament and debate whether it’s hyperbolic to claim Florida is a basketball school.
Adams: For the moment, yes. Do you not remember the Gators holding up the trophy at the end of last basketball season? When you're hoisting the hoops hardware, and your football team is 29-34 the past five seasons, that's how you become a basketball school. As long as Golden is on Florida's sideline, Gators hoops is here to stay, too. Florida has better luck hiring basketball coaches than football coaches.
Toppmeyer: I strongly suspect football remains No. 1 in most Florida fans' hearts, but who doesn't like a winner? Since Urban Meyer left, the football team has let down Florida faithful as often as not, especially recently. Meanwhile, Florida basketball is a top-five job in the SEC, and Golden has made it look like a top-five job in the country. It's not an exaggeration to call Florida a basketball school — the past couple of years, anyway. A repeat national championship would strengthen that claim.
Is Florida basketball a serious threat to repeat as national champions?
Adams: Definitely. Within a deep SEC, Florida is the cream of the crop. Florida's frontcourt is as good as any team's.
Toppmeyer: Yes. I put Florida in the same group as Duke, Michigan and Arizona as the top-tier national title contenders. Everyone else is chasing those four.
Who's the top threat to Florida in the SEC Tournament?
Adams: Tennessee. With Vols star Nate Ament expected to be back for the conference tournament, Tennessee becomes the biggest challenger to Florida's throne.
Toppmeyer: Vanderbilt. The Commodores have several sharpshooters, including star guard Tyler Tanner. If they get cooking from 3-point range, look out.
∎ The hosts discuss the latest on March Madness expansion talk, and Adams explains why he likes the idea of a 76-team NCAA Tournament even less than he likes the idea of a 24-team playoff.
If Tim Duncan was a normal basketball star, NBA history would be totally different. Anyone else who had Duncan’s level of individual success in college would have jumped to the NBA as soon as possible.
Duncan could have been the top pick in the 1996 NBA Draft or even the 1995 NBA Draft had he chosen to leave Wake Forest after his sophomore or junior season. Had he done so, the hypothetical ripple effect is wild. Duncan entering the NBA in ’96 would have changed the futures of everyone from Allen Iverson to Steve Nash to Kobe Bryant and their respective draft teams.
But Tim Duncan had unusual priorities as a player, a student, and a son, and because of that, he made an extremely unusual choice that, to his credit, played out even better than he could have hoped. Let’s go inside Tim Duncan’s unique, history-changing decision to stay in school.
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