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NBA Owners Set to Vote on Proposed European League

NBA owners are set to vote this week on a plan to launch a pro basketball league in Europe, one that would help expand the sport’s presence across the continent and give the NBA a chance to share more directly in the economics of that growth.

League owners are considering a new league with eight to 10 franchises, according to someone directly familiar with the plans. It’s a “semi-open” proposal, the person said, meaning there would be up to four spots for the best teams in the EuroLeague—the continent’s top circuit with teams like Real Madrid in Spain and Greece’s Olympiacos—to compete in the NBA’s league the following year. The franchises in places like London or Paris could sell for at least $500 million, according to the proposal.

The league would sell the permanent franchise slots to outside investors, with the NBA holding 50% of the equity and franchise owners holding the other 50%, said the person, who was granted anonymity because the details are private. That’s a setup identical to the equity structure of the WNBA up until the league raised outside capital in 2022.

As it stands, NBA officials would prefer to sell those franchises to people outside of the league, the person said, meaning sovereign wealth funds, private capital, wealthy individuals or existing European basketball clubs.

NBA owners are set to vote on the proposal during league meetings this week in New York. A representatives for the NBA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. A rep for the Raine Group, which is advising the league on the matter, declined to comment.

The vote comes after more than a year of discussions about how the NBA might better optimize its business in Europe. The league has generated a few hundred million dollars annually from Europe in recent years, but interest on the continent is growing, as is the number of talented players. The NBA believes the basketball system in Europe and the Middle East could be worth as much as $3 billion in annual revenue, Sportico reported last year.

The NBA considered deeper partnerships with the EuroLeague and/or the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), including the possibility to utilizing the NBA’s marketing and commercial operations to assist the EuroLeague in selling sponsorships, Sportico previously reported. It also considered a more international competition beyond just Europe. Discussions about a new standalone league happened simultaneously.

Overseas opportunities have been a growing priority for the NBA over the last four decades, ever since the league did its first deal in China in the last 1980s. Despite the 2019 Hong Kong controversy, the league’s China endeavors have grown into a multibillion-dollar business. In 2021, the league launched the Basketball Africa League (BAL), operated in partnership by the NBA and FIBA. NBA Africa brought in strategic investors including a consortium led by Tunde Folawiyo, chairman of Yinka Folawiyo Group  and Helios Fairfax Partners, led by co-CEO Tope Lawani, for the NBA’s first standalone league outside of North America.

The NBA has played 40 regular-season games outside the U.S. and Canada, dating back to the 1990s, and dozens more preseason contests. It didn’t play regular season games in Europe until 2011, when it played in London. The league has held five regular-season games in France in the last few years.

There were 125 foreign-born players on NBA rosters at the start of this season, the highest total in league history. That includes 62 from Europe, including stars Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama. The past six NBA MVPs were non-American; there were just four in league history prior to that.

New leagues are popping up seemingly weekly across virtually every sport, basketball included. This year was the first season of Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s circuit in Florida that featured some of the WNBA’s biggest names. Bloombergreported in January that Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ business partner, was advising a group looking to raise $5 billion for an international basketball league to “rival the NBA.”

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Stylistic versatility: Those left in the NCAA Tournament have proven they can win a lot of ways

Houston and Gonzaga met in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup last weekend in Wichita, Kansas, that could as easily have been played in the Final Four, the way Kelvin Sampson's and Mark Few's teams had played throughout the season. The Cougars were No. 1 in scoring defense, more than a half-point better than the next-best team. The Bulldogs were No. 2 in scoring offense, trailing only Alabama in putting up nearly 87 points per game.

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2025 NBA MVP race: Rankings, stats, analysis for Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Nikola Jokic, other top contenders

Look at the betting odds and one would think the NBA MVP race is over. According to BetMGM, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is -2000 to win his first MVP award this season, while defending MVP Nikola Jokic is second at +800.

From my vantage point, those odds make no sense. Every media member with a vote I have spoken to, or I have seen write on the MVP race, is torn (myself included). The margins in this race are razor-thin. It's a coin flip and there is no clear consensus. If anything, there seems to be a slight lean toward Jokic.

With just a few weeks left in the NBA season, let's break it down:

2025 NBA MVP Rankings:

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

2. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Ask me again in 48 hours and this order might change — it was flipped 48 hours ago.

Having Gilgeous-Alexander on top may be recency bias because I was in the Intuit Dome Sunday night when SGA and the Thunder played the Clippers — and he struggled, 7-of-29 shooting, 1-of-11 from 3. However, what impressed me was that he still impacted winning with his shot creation and dishing out eight assists, making a key deflection late, and having two blocked shots in clutch time — SGA's leadership was on display. He got them a win against a hot Clippers team (winners of 8-of-10) on a night he was cold and the Thunder were without their second and third best players (Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren).

That's what MVPs do.

To be fair, that's what Nikola Jokic does, too. He is averaging a triple-double this season — 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.3 assists a game — and is having a better statistical season than any year he won the MVP. The compelling argument for Jokic is around the "valuable" part of MVP — Denver is not good when he is off the court. Jokic carries that team. We've seen some of that in the past week with Jokic out while dealing with an ankle issue, the Nuggets have a couple of wins but this team is not the same.

Jokic is a legit MVP. There's no shade here toward anyone who votes for him.

However, the argument that he drives winning more than SGA (or, at least, dramatically more) is flawed. First, Gilgeous-Alexander should not be faulted because Sam Presti did a great job of roster construction. Beyond that, SGA has more win shares per 48 minutes (he's 10th all-time in that category), and he's a better defender. Watch the Thunder and you can see how much he drives this team, he is the straw that stirs the drink on the best team in the league.

Also, I think this historical stat has weight: Ten times in NBA history the NBA's leading scorer was on a 60+ win team, something Gilgeous-Alexander will do this year. Nine of those players won MVP. The one that didn't was Michael Jordan in the 1996-97 season when voters gave it to Karl Malone, a case now seen as voter fatigue with Jordan.

All that said, I'll likely flip-flop my vote a few times before ballots are cast in April. This race is that close.

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

4. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

This is the one spot on the ballot where there is confidence this is how the final vote will go down. I have former MVP Antetokounmpo as a relatively clear third and Celtics star Tatum as a clear fourth. Not that the gap between them is massive — it's not — but Antetokounmpo's slightly higher scoring (30.2 points a game, second in the league), slightly better defense and strength on the glass drive is more valuable in Milwaukee than Tatum's play is in Boston (as great as he is).

I imagine my final ballot will have these two in this order.

5. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

Much like the top of the MVP ladder, this fifth spot is undecided, except it is far more wide open. If I had to cast a ballot today I would vote for LeBron James, but there are two Cavaliers — Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley — who have a legitimate case for this last spot on the ballot.

Mitchell is the archetype of an MVP, the leading scorer and primary shot creator on the team with the best record in the East, averaging 23.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists a night. He's the guy most likely to win the fifth spot on the ballot because he checks a lot of boxes for what we expect in an MVP, and the Cavaliers should be rewarded for their season.

However, is he even the best player on his own team? Because of his elite defense and all around offensive game, I would select Evan Mobley before him. Mobley is averaging 18.6 points a game, grabbing 9.3 rebounds, shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc, and is likely to win Defensive Player of the Year. For my money, he is more valuable than Mitchell in Cleveland.

There is one other thing in Cleveland: With the Cavaliers, every night it feels like their best player is someone different — it's a strength of the team that they have that many ways to win, but it doesn't help an individual's MVP case.

LeBron's case, like Mobley's, is based more on his all-around game — except he's putting up better numbers. LeBron is averaging 24.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists a game.

My belief in LeBron for the fifth spot was strengthened by his recent groin injury — watching L.A. without him, it was evident how much he means beyond just scoring to the Lakers. He's the guy who makes the defense work, the glue on offense who can fill different roles depending on what the game calls for, and the guy who just lifts up the play of everyone around him.

LeBron (and the Lakers) have also struggled in the couple of games since his return, and if that continues this fifth-place vote will change.

Just missing the cut: Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks), Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies).

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Why Kerr views Butler's long-term Warriors fit as ‘easily sustainable'

Why Kerr views Butler's long-term Warriors fit as ‘easily sustainable' originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Although the Jimmy Butler era with the Warriors only is 20 games old, it’s safe to say it has been a success.

But that begs the question: Is it sustainable long-term?

Speaking to 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr convincingly believes so. 

“I think it’s easily sustainable because he loves to play basketball and he loves to win,” Kerr told Mark Willard and Dan Dibley. “And so, he fits right in with our guys and what we are trying to accomplish.” 

Since joining the Warriors, Butler has been part of the team for 20 games, 16 of which ended in victory.

Out of the 20 games, the six-time All-Star has played 19 games, with only two negative plus/minus totals and averaging 17.3 points, 6.5 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals. 

Butler has meant business, and his reaction to his lone injury absence against the Philadelphia 76ers in early March indicates his commitment to excellence. 

“We lost the Philadelphia game a couple of weeks ago,” Kerr added. “He sat that game out. He had a back issue, and as soon as the game ended, he came over to me and told me, ‘Coach, I’m sorry. I hate losing. I can’t sit out anymore games.’

“I told him, ‘You got to stay healthy. If you have to sit out a game, you have to sit out a game.’ And Jimmy said, ‘No way, we can’t lose anymore.’ “

Initially viewed with some skepticism, the Warriors’ acquisition has resulted in a relative success, benefiting veteran stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green as much as Golden State’s young core. 

Certainly, a playoff-motivated Warriors won’t complain about Butler’s undeniable grit and winning mentality. 

“This guy is an amazing competitor, and he plays that way,” Kerr concluded. “But you don’t get to that level if you don’t love to play the game. 

“He loves basketball. He loves being out on the floor, and it’s been fun to watch him.”

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Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for March 25

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview 

The Cleveland Cavaliers (57-14) and Portland Trail Blazers (32-40) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland.

The Cavaliers are first in the Eastern Conference and have a 4.5-game lead on the Boston Celtics. They have won six of their last 10 games.

The Trail Blazers are 12th in the West, and three games out of a play-in spot.

The Cavaliers are currently 27-9 on the road with a point differential of 10, while the Trail Blazers have a 6-4 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 Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers live today

  • Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Time: 10:00PM EST
  • Site: Moda Center
  • City: Portland, OR

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Game odds for Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Cavaliers (-282), Trail Blazers (+230)
  • Spread:  Cavaliers -7
  • Over/Under: 231 points

That gives the Cavaliers an implied team point total of 118.08, and the Trail Blazers 114.44.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday's Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Cleveland Cavaliers -7…

Thomas: “Donovan Mitchell is out for today’s contest, which is why this line is lower than 9.5. The Cavs are 6-0 without Mitchell this season. Only two games were decided by less than seven points.”
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 Cavaliers & Trail Blazers game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Portland Trail Blazers at +7.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 231.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers on Tuesday

  • The Cavaliers have won 4 of their last 5 at Western Conference Northwest Division teams
  • The Over is 20-17 in the Trail Blazers' home games this season
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with winning records
  • The Trail Blazers are 22-15 ATS at home this season

 
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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Spurs vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 25

It’s Tuesday, March 25, and the San Antonio Spurs (31-39) and Detroit Pistons (40-32) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

The Spurs are currently 11-22 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Pistons have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Detroit won the only meeting of the season, 125-110 on February 21.

San Antonio has won the past three games, including a 34-point outing against the Raptors, while Detroit is 3-1 over the previous four contests.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Spurs vs. Pistons live today

  • Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Little Caesars Arena
  • City: Detroit, MI
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Spurs vs. Pistons

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Spurs (+278), Pistons (-350)
  • Spread:  Pistons -8.5
  • Over/Under: 233 points

That gives the Spurs an implied team point total of 115.38, and the Pistons 119.81.

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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Spurs vs. Pistons game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pistons to cover:

"San Antonio is playing some quality basketball, albeit it has come against bad teams or ones with injuries like the 76ers, Knicks, and Pelicans, a win is a win in the NBA. The Pistons are focused and playing well, climbing the ladder and it's hard to see a slipup against the Spurs. While the Spurs have been impressive, especially in their last game, that may set the public up to think this will be a close game. It's Pistons or pass."

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Antonio Spurs on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Antonio Spurs at +8.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 233.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Spurs vs. Pistons on Tuesday

  • The Pistons have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Western Conference Southwest Division teams
  • 4 of the Pistons' last 5 matchups with the Spurs have stayed under the Total
  • The Pistons have failed to cover in 5 of their last 6 games (83%)
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 games (71%)

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Watch Heat honor Butler with tribute video before Warriors game

Watch Heat honor Butler with tribute video before Warriors game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Heat paid homage to their former star forward on Tuesday as Jimmy Butler made his highly anticipated return to Miami.

Butler, who was traded to the Warriors at last month’s NBA deadline, was introduced for the first time in six years on the opposing end. Before Heat PA announcer Michael Baiamonte belted Butler’s name, Miami honored the six-time NBA All-Star with a special tribute video.

Fans in attendance rose to their feet while the 40-second video montage played inside Kaseya Center. After Baiamonte shouted his iconic “Jim-my Butler” intro, fans cheered and gave Butler a warm welcome back.

Butler embraced the crowd right back, holding his arms to the crowd before the introductions carried over to the Heat side.

Over the past few days, Butler has downplayed the emotions of this game but openly expressed his gratitude to the fanbase and city.

Butler led an often undermanned Heat squad to five postseason trips and two NBA Finals appearances.

Even though things didn’t end the way both sides had hoped, it’s clear Butler still has a lot of love for Heat fans — and the feeling is mutual.

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Magic vs. Hornets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 25

It’s Tuesday, March 25, and the Orlando Magic (34-38) and Charlotte Hornets (18-53) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

The Magic are currently 15-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Hornets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Orlando has won all three meetings against Charlotte this season. This is the final matchup of the year.

Orlando won two straight games and three of the past four contests. This is a back-to-back with no rest for the Magic and they've lost three straight without rest. Charlotte is 1-4 over the past five games and dropped the last two contests.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Magic vs. Hornets live today

  • Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Spectrum Center
  • City: Charlotte, NC
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Magic vs. Hornets

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Magic (-207), Hornets (+171)
  • Spread:  Magic -4.5
  • Over/Under: 211 points

That gives the Magic an implied team point total of 107.02, and the Hornets 104.67.

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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Magic vs. Hornets game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Hornets early against the Magic:

"The Magic beat the Lakers last night in an upset win and turn around to get the Hornets who they are most likely looking past or taking lighitly. While I do think Orlando should win and likely cover, I would target Charlotte early in this game if you get a +2 or +2.5 on the first quarter spread. Orlando has lost the last three games without rest, so I lean the Hornets on the first quarter spread."

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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 Magic & Hornets game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Orlando Magic on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Charlotte Hornets at +4.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 211.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Magic vs. Hornets on Tuesday

  • The Magic have won 4 straight matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams
  • The Magic's last 3 games have gone over the Total
  • The Magic have covered in their last 4 matchups against divisional opponents
  • The Magic have won 4 of their last 5 games at Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams

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Grizzlies vs. Jazz Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for March 25

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz Preview 

The Memphis Grizzlies (43-28) and Utah Jazz (16-56) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The Grizzlies are on a three-game skid and, unfortunately, will be without superstar Ja Morant. They will have to lean heavily on Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane until Morant returns.

The Jazz are on a path to the number one overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They are 16-56, and have lost eight of their last nine games.

The Grizzlies are currently 18-17 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Jazz have a 2-8 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 Grizzlies vs. Jazz live today

  • Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Time: 9:00PM EST
  • Site: Delta Center
  • City: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Grizzlies vs. Jazz
The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Grizzlies (-444), Jazz (+347)
  • Spread:  Grizzlies -10
  • Over/Under: 242 points

That gives the Grizzlies an implied team point total of 125.08, and the Jazz 119.88.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday's Grizzlies vs. Jazz game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Desmond Bane over 22.5 points…

Thomas: “Bane has an amazing matchup tonight. Jazz are giving up 25.62 points per game to point guards. Bane is averaging 21 points per game without Morant this season.”

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 Grizzlies & Jazz game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Memphis Grizzlies on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +10.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 242.

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 Grizzlies vs. Jazz on Tuesday

  • The Grizzlies have won 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records
  • 15 of the Grizzlies' last 18 road trips to the Jazz have gone over the Total
  • The Jazz have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 home games against the Grizzlies
  • The Jazz have lost 17 of their last 20 games against teams with better records

 
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Hawks vs. Rockets Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for March 25

Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Preview 

The Atlanta Hawks (35-36) and Houston Rockets (46-26) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston.

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing great basketball recently. They are on a three-game winning streak and have won seven of their last 10 games. They are now seventh in the Eastern Conference, and 1.5 games ahead of the eighth seed, Orlando Magic.

The Rockets had their nine-game winning streak ended on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. They climbed to second in the Western Conference with their stellar play.

The Hawks are currently 16-18 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Rockets 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 Hawks vs. Rockets live today

  • Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • Time: 8:00PM EST
  • Site: Toyota Center
  • City: Houston, TX

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Game odds for Hawks vs. Rockets
The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Hawks (+261), Rockets (-327)
  • Spread:  Rockets -8
  • Over/Under: 233 points

That gives the Hawks an implied team point total of 115.39, and the Rockets 119.56.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday's Hawks vs. Rockets game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Trae Young under 24.5 points…

Thomas: “Could this be a great buy-low spot for Young? He’s scored at least 25 points in four straight and six of his last seven games.

It is a tricky matchup for betting an under, though. The Rockets aren’t great against opposing point guards. They are giving up the third-most points at 25.6 per game.

In any buy-low spot, there is some bit of variance that is needed. It’s just a lean at this point.”

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 Hawks & Rockets game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Rockets on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Hawks at +8.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 233.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hawks vs. Rockets on Tuesday

  • The Rockets have won 14 of their last 20 home games
  • The Hawks' last 4 games have gone over the Total
  • The Hawks have covered in 5 of their 8 matchups against Western Conference Southwest Division teams this season
  • The Rockets have won 9 of their last 10 games

 
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