Category: Basketball

Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Preview 

The Chicago Bulls (28-39) and Utah Jazz (15-53) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The Bulls are 10^th in the Eastern Conference but have won six last 10 games. The Jazz are on operation #FailForFlagg. They have won just one game in their previous 10 games and have the worst record in the NBA.

The Bulls are currently 15-17 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Jazz have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. 

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Bulls vs. Jazz live today

• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Time: 9:00PM EST
• Site: Delta Center
• City: Salt Lake City, UT

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Game odds for Bulls vs. Jazz
The latest odds as of Monday:

• Odds: Bulls (-218), Jazz (+180)
• Spread:  Bulls -5.5
• Over/Under: 238 points

That gives the Bulls an implied team point total of 120.89, and the Jazz 118.02.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Monday's Bulls vs. Jazz game

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head
player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Bulls & Jazz game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Bulls on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 238.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Bulls vs. Jazz on Monday

• The Jazz are on a 3-game losing streak at home
• The Jazz's last 4 games versus the Bulls have gone over the Total
• The Jazz are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog
• The Bulls have won 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records

 
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Anthony Davis wants to return to the court for the Mavericks this season.

He has been ramping up workouts, nearing a return, and the latest step along that path came Monday when Davis was assigned to the Texas Legends of the G-League, where he could get in some 5-on-5 work in practice (something that was not going to happen with the big club).

Since Davis was traded to Dallas, he has played in just one game, during which he looked amazing (26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists) until he strained his adductor (groin) and had to be helped off the court. He has missed 16 games since but appears eager to get back on the court and silence the "fire Nico" chants aimed at Mavericks GM Nico Harrison over the Luka Doncic trade that brought Davis to Los Angeles.

As a side note, P.J. Washington wants the "fire Nico" chants to end, as he told Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News: "All that 'Fire Nico' stuff, we're sick and tired of hearing it. We just want to go out there and play and we need the fans to support us no matter who's on the floor. That's just how I feel about it."

The question in Dallas' front office is, should they bring Davis back this season? That front office is divided, according to multiple reports.

With Kyrie Irving out for the season with a torn ACL, and the Mavericks having lost 8-of-9 as they appear likely to slide out of the play-in (if Phoenix can get its act even partially together), what is the point of pushing Davis back into action? The same is true of Dereck Lively II (although he is farther away from a return). Is the risk of another injury worth the reward of maybe making the No. 10 seed (then having to win two play-in games on the road to make the playoffs, where No. 1 seed Oklahoma City will be waiting)?

What matters most is that Davis wants to be out there playing, and with this temporary assignment to the G-League, he seems to be nearing a return.

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview 

The Indiana Pacers (37-29) and Minnesota Timberwolves (40-29) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis.

The Pacers are riddled with injuries and may have a few key starters out for this game. They are up against a Timberwolves team who have won eight straight games.

The Pacers are currently 16-19 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Timberwolves have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. 

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Pacers vs. Timberwolves live today

• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM EST
• Site: Target Center
• City: Minneapolis, MN
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Pacers vs. Timberwolves
The latest odds as of Monday:

• Odds: Pacers (+235), Timberwolves (-288)
• Spread:  Timberwolves -7.5
• Over/Under: 229 points

That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 113.38, and the Timberwolves 117.28.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Monday's Pacers vs. Timberwolves game

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 Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on the Timberwolves -7.5…

Thomas: “Taking a chance on the Pacers sitting their questionable starters. The Timberwolves could likely cover this number with both teams at full strength, but I like the possible advantage given the circumstances.”

Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pacers & Timberwolves game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at +7.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 229.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Timberwolves on Monday

• The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 20 games
• 7 of the Timberwolves' last 9 home matchups against the Pacers have stayed under the Total
• The Pacers have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 road trips to teams with winning records

The Pacers have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 road trips to teams with winning records
 
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
 
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- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)