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The Denver Nuggets are on a five-game win streak and welcome the injury-riddled Golden State Warriors to town on Sunday, March 29. 

Our NBA player prop projections have you covered with high-value NBA picks for this matchup.

If you want deeper analysis, look no further than our Warriors vs. Nuggets predictions.

Warriors vs Nuggets computer picks for March 29

Warriors	Nuggets
Green o8.5 points -105	Watson u11.5 points -110
Santos o4.5 rebounds  -150	Jokic o1.5 threes  +115
Porzingis o19.5 points -115	Murray o23.5 points -112

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Warriors computer picks

Draymond Green Over 8.5 points (-105)

Projection: 11.2 points

This is a five-star play according to our projections, with the numbers expecting Draymond Green to reach double digits. Both the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets rank in the Top 10 in pace over the last five games, meaning plenty of extra possessions.

With no Steph in the lineup, Draymond hasn't shied away from taking a few extra shots to help his team win.

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Gui Santos Over 4.5 rebounds (-150)

Projection: 6.7 rebounds

This is another five-star play for tonight's matchup, with Gui Santos looking to crash the glass for the Dubs. Missing bodies have opened up minutes for Santos, and he's put those minutes to good use.

He's started back-to-back games and has seen 30+ minutes of action in three straight outings. With so much floor time, he can corral five boards.

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Kristaps Porzingis Over 19.5 points (-115)

Projection: 21.4 points

Kristaps Porzingis has been balling for the Dubs in recent outings and is coming off a 28-point performance over Washington. The stretch big is finally starting to find his rhythm with Golden State, and 20 points is a very attainable number.

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Nuggets computer picks

Peyton Watson Under 11.5 points (-110)

Projection: 9.9 points

Peyton Watson is coming off a miserable shooting performance, and our projections expect that to continue. The 23-year-old only went for 10 points in his last meeting against the Dubs, and they'll do enough to contain him again tonight.

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Nikola Jokic Over 1.5 threes (+115)

Projection: 1.9 threes

Nikola Jokic has hit two or more threes in five of his last 10 games, and the Nuggets are the most efficient 3-point shooting team this season. Jokic will have no problem firing away against this mediocre Golden State defense.

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Jamal Murray Over 23.5 points (-112)

Projection: 24.8 points

Not many players are hotter than Jamal Murray, who is scoring 31.6 points per game over his last five outings. Murray is in the midst of a career year, and the injury-riddled Warriors don't have anyone to slow down the Denver PG.

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Date	Sunday, March 29, 2026
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SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has not ruled out retiring at the end of the Formula 1 season, saying he is trying “very hard” to enjoy racing under the new changes.

The Red Bull driver again openly expressed his dissatisfaction on Sunday after an eighth-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, which was won by 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.

“Privately I’m very happy," Verstappen told the BBC after the race. "You also wait for 24 races. This time it’s 22. But normally 24. And then you just think about is it worth it? Or do I enjoy being more at home with my family? Seeing my friends more when you’re not enjoying your sport?"

The 28-year-old Verstappen said “That's what I'm saying” when asked by the BBC if this could be his last season.

“I want to be here to have fun and have a great time and enjoy myself. At the moment that’s not really the case,” he said. "Of course I do enjoy certain aspects. I enjoy working with my team. It’s like a second family. But once I sit in the car it’s not the most enjoyable unfortunately. I’m trying. I keep telling myself every day to try and enjoy it. It’s just very hard.”

Verstappen is among the drivers struggling after one of the most significant regulation changes in F1 took place this season.

“I can easily accept to be in P7 or P8 where I am,” he said. “Because I also know that you can’t be dominating or be first or second or whatever, fighting for a podium every time. I’m very realistic in that and I’ve been there before. I’ve not only been winning in F1.

“But at the same time when you are in P7 or P8 and you are not enjoying the whole formula behind it, it doesn’t feel natural to a racing driver," he said.

“Of course I try to adapt to it, but it’s not nice the way you have to race. It’s really anti-driving. Then at one point, yeah, it’s just not what I want to do."

Formula 1 now takes a five-week break with races scheduled for April in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran.

The next race is on May 3 in Miami.

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The Phoenix Suns are limping into the final parts of the season. Looking to finish as the seventh seed in the West, the team appears to have a hard first-round matchup if they stay in seventh heading into the playoffs.

Here are three reasons why Phoenix will be a first-round exit this year:

Lack of Playoff Experience and Star Power

It’s possible the Suns’ first-round opponent will be the San Antonio Spurs, who, like the Suns, have little playoff experience outside of Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes.

The Spurs would be likely to take the cake in a series against Phoenix because, one: they employ an alien, Victor Wembanyama, who is likely to finish top-five in MVP voting and be an All-NBA First Team selection; but two: they boast more top-end talent. Both Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox made the All-Star team, Stephon Castle looks to be an All-NBA selection, and Keldon Johnson is the odds-on favorite to win Sixth Man of the Year.

Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams, and Jalen Green surrounding Devin Booker do not provide the same upside that the Spurs’ players do around Wembanyama, and the team has no experience playing in playoff situations as a group.

While both teams have had surprising seasons based on collective team efforts, when rotations shrink in April, the Spurs will have more players to rely on. If the Suns play the Thunder in the first round, the lack of experience and star power problems remain prevalent, but Oklahoma City has experience as a group.

Continuity Struggles

The Suns have been banged up. Williams and Brooks remain out due to foot and hand injuries, respectively. Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin have both recently dealt with lower-body injuries, and Jalen Green already missed more than half the season with his hamstring problems.

In order to pull off an upset, Phoenix will need to be possessing some of their best “vibes” as a team all year, and unfortunately, because of injuries, that’s not likely to happen. Brooks and Williams should return by the end of the season, but with fewer than 10 games left in the year, it’s not enough time for a team that’s had a lot of players go in and out of the lineup to build enough continuity to pull off a major upset.

We still don’t fully know what the Suns’ starting lineup is when everyone on the team is healthy. Does Royce O’Neale or Collin Gillespie move to the bench when Brooks returns?

Historical Precedent

For the sake of this article, let’s assume the Suns stay in seventh like they have nearly all year and beat their first-round opponent in the play-in.

Since the playoff field expanded in 1984, only seven 7th seeds have made it past the first round. While it’s happened twice in the last three seasons, both were under extenuating circumstances. When the Lakers beat the Grizzlies in 2023, Los Angeles had the two best players in the series, and Memphis and their best player was out of rhythm after being suspended.

Last season, when the Warriors beat the Rockets, Golden State made a blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler midway through the year, and was playing nothing like a 7th seed. With Steph Curry playing at an All-NBA level, Golden State was always going to have the best player in the series against a young Houston team.

If recent history shows how to pull off the upset, you need to have at least the best player in the series. Devin Booker is having a strong year—he made his fifth All-Star appearance—but whether the Suns play the Thunder or the Spurs, the odds will be stacked against them.

If they do end up in 8th, their historical odds of winning in the first round are even lower.

Do you agree? Why or why not?

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We got ourselves a Sunday treat as there is an NBA Finals preview on tap.

Knicks vs. Thunder for the second time this regular season as the warm-up game for New York’s future sweep of OKC come June.

Here’s the latest before this evening’s showdown.

Mike Brown

On the close loss to Oklahoma City earlier this season:

“It was a good game. It was a competitive game. Shai hit a big three I think down the stretch to create a little separation, but that could have been anybody’s game at the end of the day. Usually when you have two good teams, that’s what the result can be.”

On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-drawing:

“Does a great job of convincing the referees, probably better than anyone in the league, that he’s getting hit.

“He’s crafty. He’s the one that’s figured out how to make sure he’s in position to take advantage of the situation … We have to do a better job of not helping him or enhancing what he does really well.”

On preparing for the rematch with Oklahoma City:

“You gotta give Shai a lot of credit, because he’s crafty. He’s the one that has figured out how to make sure he’s in a position to take advantage of the situation or the system. We have to do a better job of not helping him or enhancing what he does really well.”

On chasing Pat Riley’s first-season wins record:

“There’s one thing that’s gonna mean a lot to me, and you know what that is.”

On Jordan Clarkson’s leadership:

“You can have leadership in a lot of different ways. As of late, the reality of it is, a guy like Jordan Clarkson is starting to separate himself and showing that he’s one of the leaders of the team. Just because you start, just because you score a ton or shoot a ton, or you’re one of the best defenders, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a leader. Because one of the things is, leaders aren’t afraid to tell the truth. They do what they say. Being a leader means you gotta be on point all the time. You can’t be worried about whether your teammate likes you at the time because you’re saying something that’s truthful or you’re holding people accountable or not. So when you look at a guy like Jordan, who’s been through a lot, who’s still stayed ready, even when he was out, for him and listening to him speak up in front of the group now, that’s starting to show real leadership. Other guys have spoken up, other guys are trying to do it, and Mitch is one of them.”

Josh Hart

On the previous loss to Oklahoma City:

“I feel like we kind of executed our game plan. We give them credit. Chet had a great game. Shai had a good game. Obviously, defensively they played well. That’s the main thing I remember. They’re good. And I think we played very well, too.”

On adjusting to officiating and SGA’s foul-baiting tendencies:

“There’s so much dialogue about it. You gotta adjust to every ref things differently every game, every player, no two players are the same. You gotta be able to adjust to what the referees are calling, to your opponent.”

Mitchell Robinson

On what must change against Oklahoma City:

“Communication and effort. That kind of slows up anybody. The more connected, the more we talk and be there for one another and have each other’s backs, we’ll be all right.”

On growing into a vocal leader:

“The guys are starting to trust me a lot more. They’re putting trust in me, so I’m telling them what I see and things that I think we can get better at. Being more vocal, it’s coming naturally. The guys mentioned a few times that I’m the anchor of the defense. They trust me on the defensive end. That helps a lot.”

On the need for improvements before the playoffs:

“We’re gonna do some talking and get better connected and stuff like that. That’s basically what we have to do, at this point right now. In the playoffs, you’re playing the same team, potentially, seven times. The more we’re connected, the better off we’ll be. You’ve seen what we did last year, and we’re trying to go farther.”

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is thriving as a scorer entering tonight's clash with the Golden State Warriors.

My Warriors vs. Nuggets predictions are high on Murray adding to his career-best offensive season.

I explain why with my NBA picks for Sunday, March 29.

Warriors vs Nuggets prediction

Warriors vs Nuggets best bet: Jamal Murray Over 22.5 points (-110)

Jamal Murray is averaging a career-high 25.5 points per game, and he’s in the midst of a major heater right now. Murray has averaged 27.1 points across his last 16 outings, including 84 points across his last two games.

He's been a versatile scorer over that stretch, knocking down 3.4 triples and hitting 5.9 free throws per game. The Denver Nuggets' star point guard has reached 23 points in 44 of 70 games, including 20 of 33 at home.

In three matchups with the Golden State Warriors, Murray scored 21, 23, and 25 points, and Golden State’s defense presents a favorable matchup on Sunday.

Over the last 10 games, the Warriors have allowed the 10th-most points (120.8), and they sport the 19th-ranked defensive rating (117.1).

Golden State’s roster has been ravaged by injuries, and finding the players needed to slow down Murray will be no easy task.

The point total is set at 238.5, and I’m predicting a high-scoring matchup. That means Murray will have plenty of opportunities to score, and he’ll have no problem reaching the Over on such a modest scoring line — given his recent offensive success and friendly defensive matchup.

Warriors vs Nuggets same-game parlay

The Nuggets and Warriors have hit the Over at the highest and second-highest percentages, respectively. Denver is 8-2 to the Over across its last 10 games, and Golden State is 7-3. Both teams also rank in the Top 10 in pace across their last 10 games overall.

The Dubs haven't found much success against the spread on the road. Both teams have struggled to cover in recent contests, but Denver gets the edge due to health and home-court advantage. The home team has also covered in all three meetings this season.

Warriors vs Nuggets SGP

• Jamal Murray Over 22.5 points
• Over 238
• Nuggets -11.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Dynamic duo

Murray and Nikola Jokic made history earlier in the week, reaching 400 wins as teammates and becoming the first duo to have one player with 50 points and another with 15/15/15 in the same contest. Both should stay hot against a struggling Warriors defense.

Murray has averaged 7.3 dimes across his last nine outings. He's cashed the Over on this line in two of three matchups with Golden State.

Jokic has averaged 25.7 points across his last 15 games, hitting 26+ in seven of them. He scored at least that many points in two of three matchups with the Warriors. Over his last 15 games, the Joker has averaged 11.9 assists and recorded 12+ dimes 10 times.

Warriors vs Nuggets SGP

• Jamal Murray Over 22.5 points
• Jamal Murray Over 6.5 assists
• Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 points
• Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 assists

Warriors vs Nuggets odds

• Spread: Warriors +11.5 | Nuggets -11.5
• Moneyline: Warriors +450 | Nuggets -600
• Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Under 238.5

Warriors vs Nuggets betting trend to know

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The Men's NCAA Tournament is filled with challenges for the 68 teams that make it each year.

That includes the difficulty — and often years of drought — of making the Final Four. It's something that, after a near trip to the Final Four in 2024, No. 3 seed Illinois finally experienced inside the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, March 28. The Fighting Illini defeated Big Ten foe, No. 9 Iowa, in the Elite Eight to become the first team to advance to the Final Four.

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Keaton Wagler won the point guard battle against Iowa's Bennett Stirtz, as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year finished with 25 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. That line was good enough for Wagler to be named the South Region’s Most Outstanding Player after he averaged 19.0 points in two games in Houston.

It's also a win that lets head coach Brad Underwood live out a dream.

"It's better than I dreamt it would ever be," he said in postgame following his team's win vs. Iowa. "Thirty-nine years in the business and that's all I'm going to say about my side of this."

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But with the Illini now sitting two wins away from a national championship, curiosity has risen about when the last time Illinois — which had seen four first-round exits in the last five years entering this year's Men's NCAA Tournament — last made the Final Four.

Here's what to know.

The Sixers went all out on their recruitment pitch for Paul George.

They even enlisted the help of one of the most legendary figures in franchise (and basketball) history, Julius Erving. So, why have Erving involved, aside from him being arguably the coolest person to ever exist? To sell George on what he could be for the Sixers: the missing piece on a championship contender, much like big man Moses Malone was for Erving in 1983.

Lofty, even for a player as accomplished as George.

This isn’t breaking news, but things have not gone as planned for George or the Sixers. In his first season, George played just 41 games in a dismal 24-win campaign. This season was off to a much better start, but a 25-game suspension for George taking a banned substance threatened to derail the whole thing.

But the team survived, still in the thick of the playoff hunt as George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey returned.

While we haven’t seen Daryl Morey’s vision for the Sixers, for one night in Charlotte, you didn’t have to squint to see the potential of the Big 3 he’s assembled.

All three of George, Embiid and Maxey were available Saturday for the first time since Jan. 29, the game before the league handed down George’s suspension. In a game with plenty of playoff implications, the Sixers outlasted the upstart Hornets in a gutty 118-114 win.

The victory improved the Sixers’ record to 41-33, good for seventh in the Eastern Conference. With eight games remaining, there is plenty of room for movement. They sit 1.5 games up on the eighth-place Orlando Magic, but also just a half game back of the sixth-place Atlanta Hawks and fifth-place Toronto Raptors.

Now finally healthy, the Sixers don’t exactly control their own fate, but they have a real opportunity to avoid the play-in and secure a guaranteed playoff spot. It will take more games like Saturday, where the stars play like stars and the supporting cast does what it’s supposed to do.

Much like in his return vs. the Chicago Bulls, Embiid was brilliant from opening tip, putting up 14 points in the first quarter and 21 for the half. That allowed Maxey to ease into the game in his return and for the Sixers to stem the tide of Charlotte’s torrid start. For the first three quarters of the game, it sort of felt like the Sixers were just hanging around. In the fourth, they took over.

Unsurprisingly, it was Maxey who led that charge to start the period, getting the whole bench off their feet with a poster dunk on Miles Bridges. It looked like the All-Star guard had plenty to say to Bridges afterwards, which only got Maxey’s teammates even more fired up.

At the end of the game, it was George’s turn. With the Sixers trailing 114-113, Embiid missed his second free throw. George fought Grant Williams for the rebound. Williams could never fully grasp it and the ball went out of bounds, earning the Sixers another possession. On the inbounds play, Maxey found George for a corner three. Splash.

But George wasn’t done. He forced a LaMelo Ball turnover and Maxey was fouled on a drive with 31.1 seconds left, splitting the free throws. After Ball missed a 31-footer, Charlotte was able to retain possession. Ball then snaked into the lane, finding Brandon Miller, who scorched the Sixers on multiple occasions Saturday, for a three in the corner. It was then Embiid who rumbled out there for an impressive block with 7.4 seconds left.

On the final possession, Ball was able to corral the inbound pass and get to the corner. George jumped for Ball’s pump fake, but recovered to contest Ball’s actual attempt, which was way off the mark. George was then fouled, splitting the pair of free throws to seal the Sixers’ win.

Embiid finished with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Maxey had 26 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, a steal and a block. George recorded 26 points, 13 rebounds (his highest total since 2021), two assists, four steals and one block. A balanced effort from three stars.

But it wasn’t just the stars. Rookie VJ Edgecombe, who took a backseat offensively, filled his role to perfection, making plenty of timely plays on both ends. Kelly Oubre Jr. provided a huge spark off the bench in his return and closed the game. Andre Drummond, who was summoned like a rebounding geist in the fourth quarter, restored order on the glass.

The Sixers outscored the Hornets 26-17 in the fourth. It felt like a playoff-level intensity — and the veteran Sixers were up for the challenge.

Maybe George won’t be the Moses who leads the Sixers to the promised land, but Saturday’s win in Charlotte was just what the Doctor ordered.

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A busy Sunday in the NBA will see plenty of action as 18 teams hit the court.

My favorite props for today focus on a pair of star centers in Karl-Anthony Towns and Nikola Jokic.

Find those predictions and more in my NBA picks for Sunday, March 29.

Best NBA player props today

Player	Pick
Karl-Anthony Towns	double-double	-150
Nikola Jokic	Over 11.5 assists	+100
Ziaire Williams	Over 12.5 points	+100

Prop #1: Karl-Anthony Towns double-double

-150 at bet365

With 51 double-doubles in 69 games, Karl-Anthony Towns has put himself in elite company this season. In fact, he leads the league in that category, just edging out Nikola Jokic (50).

The New York Knicks center is almost automatic for a double-double every night, logging 12 in his last 14 outings.

His opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game since the All-Star break (45.2) and 22nd in offensive rebounds corralled (10.2).

Towns is averaging 11.9 rpg, with 8.8 defensive boards per game, so he should dominate this matchup on the glass and register another double-double. 

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: Peacock/NNC

Prop #2: Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 assists

+100 at bet365

Despite the Denver Nuggets’ five-game win streak, Nikola Jokic has had a bit of a sluggish run on the box score, with less than 25 points in four of those contests. However, the three-time MVP has still contributed in other ways.

Jokic has dished out Over 11.5 assists in four straight contests and nine of his last 11, while averaging a league-leading 10.8 dimes per game this season.

The Golden State Warriors are 20th in points against per game (118.4) and 23rd in field goals allowed per game (43.9) since the All-Star break.

The Nuggets will run up the score, and Jokic will dish out at least a dozen dimes.

• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: Peacock/NBC

Prop #3: Ziaire Williams Over 12.5 points

+100 at bet365

The lowly Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of another lengthy losing streak, but on the positive side, they’re seeing some progression from Ziaire Williams.

The 24-year-old has scored 16+ points in five straight games, as well as Over 12.5 points in nine of his last 12 outings.

The Sacramento Kings are just as bad as the Nets, and even worse on the defensive end. Sacramento is allowing 122.9 ppg post All-Star break — the sixth-worst mark in the NBA.

With Michael Porter Jr. out for Brooklyn, Williams is the Nets’ go-to scorer, and he’ll lead the way again tonight vs. the Kings.

• Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: NBCS-CA, YES

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For a team that could still win 50 games this year, there’s a surprising amount of gloom around the Houston Rockets, and it’s a “where do we go from here?” derby tonight as they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.

Houston is just 7-7 in March while New Orleans has dropped four games in a row, and my Rockets vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks signal a struggle for both offenses tonight.

Rockets vs Pelicans prediction

Rockets vs Pelicans best bet: Under 225.5 (-110)

Put simply, this isn’t likely a matchup for basketball purists who love slick offense. That makes the Under a value pick tonight. It’s 2-7 in the New Orleans Pelicans’ last nine contests, and 41-32 for the Houston Rockets this season.

The numbers tell a compelling story for a low-scoring scrap. Houston is allowing just 110.2 ppg this year, the fourth-best mark in the league, and should lock down a New Orleans offense that may be without Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III again.

The Pelicans have thrown Jeremiah Fears into a bigger role with the season fading away, and they looked toothless in Toronto on Friday, managing just 44 points in the first half.

Meanwhile, Houston's over-reliance on Kevin Durant to get buckets has been a storyline all year, and they’re still stuck in the bottom half of the NBA at 114.1 ppg. The lack of ball movement is at the root of the problem, with only four teams averaging fewer assists per game.

Equally, these squads have been a mess from beyond the arc this season. New Orleans ranks 26th in 3-pointers made and 25th in 3-pointers attempted; Houston ranks 27th and 29th, respectively, in those categories. That’s not the type of marksmanship to spark an Over.

When these teams squared off earlier this month in Houston, we got a 107-105 rock fight that put a spotlight on their offensive limitations. Tonight feels like a recipe for more of the same.

Rockets vs Pelicans same-game parlay

I like pairing the Under with a rebounding Over, and Amen Thompson is averaging 8.9 rpg in March. He’s gone past this O/U mark in six of his last eight outings, and he hauled in 12 boards against the Pelicans earlier this month.

The Rockets are 6-1 SU in the past seven meetings between these teams, and they have a defensive edge over a New Orleans squad that’s scored fewer than 110 points in four of its past five games.

Rockets vs Pelicans SGP

• Under 225.5 
• Amen Thompson Over 7.5 rebounds
• Rockets moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Reed all about it!

One way for Houston to unclog its offense is to bump up Reed Sheppard’s minutes. He’s coming off a 15-point effort in Memphis on Friday, and he’s up to 31.8 mpg this month. His playmaking is the biggest plus, with 28 dimes across his last four contests.

Rockets vs Pelicans SGP

• Reed Sheppard Over 14.5 points
• Reed Sheppard Over 4.5 assists
• Amen Thompson Over 7.5 rebounds
• Rockets -6

Rockets vs Pelicans odds

• Spread: Rockets -6 | Pelicans +6
• Moneyline: Rockets -240 | Pelicans +195
• Over/Under: Over 225.5 | Under 225.5

Rockets vs Pelicans betting trend to know

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CHICAGO — The Big Ten is the best conference in college basketball. No, the SEC deserves that honor. And what about the Big East?

College basketball fans and media have harped over conference supremacy for much of the 2025-26 men's college basketball season: The SEC got the most teams into the Men's NCAA Tournament, with 10 teams that largely performed to their seedings — excepting, of course, defending national champion and No. 1 seed Florida.

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The Big Ten had the most teams left standing entering the Elite Eight play on Saturday, March 28, and could potentially field half the Final Four field should No. 1 seed beat No. 6 seed Tennessee on Sunday, March 29. The Volunteers are the last remaining hope for the SEC.

The four Big Ten teams in the Elite Eight beat the old record of three, which occurred in 2000, 2005 and 2019. However, no Big Ten team has won the national championship since 2000, when Michigan State cut down the nets in, ironically, Indianapolis. Could the quarter century-long curse end there on April 6?

But while talk shows and fans continue to banter on about conference supremacy, how much do the players — the ones actually playing in the games — care about that chatter?

Sometimes it feels like you know how 80% of a Celtics game is going to go.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are going to do half of the heavy lifting. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White will cover about another third. But it’s that other 15-20% that you’re going to get from your 5th, 6th, and down to your 9th or 10th man that’s unpredictable. Those role players just might swing a game and that game might just swing a series in the playoffs.

The Celtics roster is littered with guys like that. All year, everybody from Neemias Queta to Jordan Walsh to Hugo Gonzalez to Baylor Scheierman have won the Tommy Award.

And then there’s Luka Garza.

It wasn’t that long ago that Garza was the consensus National Player of the Year in college basketball. In 2020, he averaged 24 and 10 in his junior season at Iowa and followed that up with a First Team All-American selection.

Unfortunately, the college game doesn’t necessarily translate to the NBA. Garza persevered through four seasons with the Pistons and Timberwolves and has finally carved out a spot in Joe Mazzulla’s rotation.

With Nikola Vucevic, Boston’s major pickup at the trade deadline, on the mend, Garza is back terrorizing opposing teams’ frontcourts with his relentless work ethic in the paint, savvy screening above the break, and the occasional three-pointer that harkens back to Al Horford’s catapult-ish shot from behind the arc.

And even when Vooch returns, Celtics fans have resoundingly voted to keep Garza in the fold when the playoffs start next month. Maybe it’s just a two-minute stint in a double big lineup with Queta. Maybe Vucevic gets into early foul trouble. Maybe Mazzulla just wants to shake up the energy with the Garzilla roaming the baseline. Regardless, it’s clear that Luka has found a home in Boston.

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