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Pacers vs. Wizards Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 27

It’s Thursday, March 27, and the Indiana Pacers (42-30) and Washington Wizards (16-56) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington.

The Pacers are currently 17-19 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Wizards have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. Indiana has won both meetings versus Washington this season and has one more matchup remaining after tonight.

Indiana lost 120-119 on a buzzer-beater by LeBron James last night, but this is a good spot to get a bounce-back win after that loss snapped a five-game losing streak. Washington is 1-5 in the past six games and coming off a 119-114 win over the 76ers last night.

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 Pacers vs. Wizards live today

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Capital One Arena
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Pacers vs. Wizards

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Pacers (-546), Wizards (+402)
  • Spread:  Pacers -11
  • Over/Under: 236 points

That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 122.65, and the Wizards 116.9.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Pacers vs. Wizards game

NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pacers on the spread and Tyrese Haliburton to double-double once again:

"Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers earned the push last night, but the loss to the Lakers snapped a five-game winning streak, while the Wizards earned a win in Philly over the 76ers to snap a five-game losing streak. I'd imagine the Pacers have the motivation edge and the Wizards would like to avoid winning two straight games in favor of tanking. It's Pacers or pass and once again, Tyrese Haliburton to double-double is a good play considering he has now done so in 12 consecutive games."

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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 Pacers & Wizards game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Indiana Pacers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Wizards at +11.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 236.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom 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. Wizards on Thursday

  • The Pacers have won 6 of their last 8 games against the Wizards
  • 13 of the Pacers' last 16 road trips to the Wizards have gone over the Total
  • The Wizards have covered the Spread in their last 3 home matchups with the Pacers
  • The Pacers are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games as a favorite

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. Cavaliers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 27

It’s Thursday, March 27, and the San Antonio Spurs (31-40) and Cleveland Cavaliers (58-14) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

The Spurs are currently 11-23 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Cavaliers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first of two meetings over the next seven days between the two teams. They have not met yet this season.

Cleveland has won two straight games after dropping four in a row against playoff teams. San Antonio is 3-1 over the last four games, but coming off a 26-point loss to Detroit.

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. Cavaliers live today

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • City: Cleveland, OH
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Spurs vs. Cavaliers

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Spurs (+612), Cavaliers (-917)
  • Spread:  Cavaliers -13.5
  • Over/Under: 238 points

That gives the Spurs an implied team point total of 118.05, and the Cavaliers 125.09.

Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!

Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Spurs vs. Cavaliers game

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

"While San Antonio is 3-1 over the last four games, the wins came against the 76ers, Knicks, and Raptors, who are all playing some of their worst stretches of basketball right now whether it's because of tanking or injuries. Cleveland may have lost four straight but followed that up with wins of 29 and 11 points. It's Cleveland or pass for me in their first home game after a five-game road trip."

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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 Spurs & Cavaliers game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Antonio Spurs at +13.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 238.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom 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 Spurs vs. Cavaliers on Thursday

  • The Cavaliers have a winning record (20-6) in matchups against Western Conference teams this season
  • The Cavaliers' last 3 home games have stayed under the Total
  • The Cavaliers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against Western Conference teams

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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WBS Penguins Can Snap Organization Playoff Winless Streak

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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins punched their ticket to the Calder Cup playoffs on Wednesday with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. 

Unlike their NHL affiliate, the Pittsburgh Penguins, WBS will qualify for the postseason for the second straight season and the third time in the past four years, missing the playoffs in 2022-23. 

Last year, the baby Penguins were swept in two games by their cross-state rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Before that series, they were swept by the Springfield Thunderbirds in three games in the first round of the 2021-22 Calder Cup playoffs.

WBS advanced to face the Thunderbirds thanks to a win in the qualifying round over the Hershey Bears in three games, earning a 4-3 overtime win in Game 3. That game occurred on May 9, 2022, which happened to be the same night when Pittsburgh defeated the New York Rangers 7-2 at PPG Paints Arena.

Interestingly, both teams would lose their next three playoff games that season and be eliminated on the same day, May 15, 2022, in one-goal games: Pittsburgh lost 4-3 in overtime, and WBS lost 7-6. 

As mentioned, Pittsburgh hasn't skated in a playoff game since May 15, 2022, and WBS hasn't won a game since May 9, 2022. Considering that the baby Penguins are one of the top teams in the AHL this season, there's an excellent chance they will snap the organization's playoff-winless streak next month.

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Miami vibes: why a consistent coaching culture will be key for Emma Raducanu | Tumaini Carayol

She plays her best tennis in a positive environment but her setup at the Miami Open is unlikely to be for the long term

Not long before she was due on court for one of the more significant occasions of her career so far, Emma Raducanu was pictured surrounded by her temporary team of the week – Jane O’Donoghue, Mark Petchey and Yutaka Nakamura – on the player warmup lawn inside the hulking Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. While many players try to enjoy a quiet moment alone in their own thoughts before being called on to court, team Raducanu were preoccupied by an epic spikeball battle.

At one point during the game, which involves players rebounding a ball against a springy, circular net between them with their hands, Petchey threw himself on the ground in a doomed attempt to save the point. They were all soon doubled over with laughter.

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Mavericks vs. Magic Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 27

It’s Thursday, March 27, and the Dallas Mavericks (35-38) and Orlando Magic (35-38) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando.

The Mavericks are currently 15-22 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Magic have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Dallas is 1-0 against Orlando this season with a 108-85 win back on November 3.

Orlando has won three straight games and four of the past five contests, while Dallas is 2-5 in the past seven games and coming off a loss that broke a two-game winning streak.

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 Mavericks vs. Magic live today

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Kia Center
  • City: Orlando, FL
  • Network/Streaming: NBA TV

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Game odds for Mavericks vs. Magic

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Mavericks (+230), Magic (-286)
  • Spread:  Magic -7
  • Over/Under: 219 points

That gives the Mavericks an implied team point total of 108.44, and the Magic 112.09.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Mavericks vs. Magic game

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

"These teams met earlier in the year when Luka Doncic was still a Maverick and it was a relatively easy win and cover for Dallas. This time around, the Mavericks are in a bad position and the team and fanbase lack confidence. Orlando has won three straight, including an upset over the Lakers, so this team is feeling good and worth backing. It's Magic or pass."

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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 Mavericks & Magic game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Dallas Mavericks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Dallas Mavericks at +7.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 219.

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 Mavericks vs. Magic on Thursday

  • The Mavericks have won 3 straight games against the Magic
  • 5 of the Magic's last 6 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Magic have covered the Spread in their last 3 games as a favorite
  • Western Conference Southwest Division teams have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division sides

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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Blackhawks Assembled One of the Worst Offensive Lines This Season

Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The Chicago Blackhawks are at the bottom of the standings this season, and it isn't just one thing that has the team there, it's many. One part of that is how the lines have been assembled this season. One of the worst lines offensively was put together and it lasted far too long.

The line of Teuvo Teravainen, Jason Dickinson, and Ilya Mikheyev had the fourth fewest goals for per 60 minutes from lines that played at least 150 minutes together at 5-on-5 this season. In 189 minutes, the trio scored 1.27 goals per 60 minutes.

The only three worse lines in 2024-25 are Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, and Morgan Barron (205 minutes) with 0.88 goals for per 60 minutes, Andrew Mangiapane, Nic Dowd, and Brandon Duhaime (153 minutes) with 0.78, and Joel Kiviranta, Parker Kelly, and Logan O'Connor (308 minutes) with 0.19. What's very odd is the Blackhawks are second last in the NHL while the other three lines are from the two top teams in the league, the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals, and another strong team, the Colorado Avalanche.

Not to worry, this line won't be together for the remainder of the season as Dickinson has been shut down with an injury. Oddly enough, Teravainen has done well in his first season with the Blackhawks considering where they are and Mikheyev has exceeded expectations offensively and done a great job on the defensive side of the puck.

Blackhawks Have Confusing Response To Bad Penalty CallBlackhawks Have Confusing Response To Bad Penalty CallThe Chicago Blackhawks were beaten by the New Jersey Devils at United Center on Wednesday evening. It was a game that the Devils led from beginning to end, but the Blackhawks always stayed close. 

This is just a line that didn't work, and that happens. It's something the analytics department needs to take note of to help the coaches make informed decisions so that the Blackhawks can succeed moving forward.

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Watch Heliot Ramos hit San Francisco Giants' first home run of 2025 MLB season

Watch Heliot Ramos hit San Francisco Giants' first home run of 2025 MLB season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos started the 2025 MLB season with a bang.

The 25-year-old crushed San Francisco’s first homer of the year — a two-run shot — in the top of the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday at Great American Ballpark.

Ramos earned the long ball, which came on the 11th pitch of the at-bat against Reds starter Hunter Greene. The homer run cut Cincinnati’s lead to 3-2.

The 2024 NL All-Star finished with 22 homers last season, second most on the Giants, and he picked up right where he left off.

The 2017 first-round draft pick hit fifth in the Giants’ Opening Day lineup and extended San Francisco’s historic streak of having a different player start the opener in left field.

The Giants expect big things from Ramos in his second full MLB season, and so far, he’s delivering.

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Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season

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Feb 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella reacts on the bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia Flyers fired coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020.

The Flyers are last in the Metropolitan Division at 28-36-9 for 65 points under the notoriously brusque Tortorella. The Flyers suffered their sixth straight loss Tuesday, 7-2 to Toronto.

Tortorella, who won a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004, said after the game he was not “really interested in learning how to coach in this type of season, where we’re at right now. But I have to do a better job. So this falls on me, getting the team prepared to play the proper way until we get to the end.”

The Flyers named Brad Shaw the interim coach, starting with Thursday’s game against Montreal.

“John played a vital role in our rebuild. He set a standard of play and re-established what it means to be a Philadelphia Flyer,” general manager Danny Briere said. “John’s passion on the bench was only equaled by his charitable work in our community. As we move into the next chapter of this rebuild, I felt this was the best for our team to move forward. I’d like to thank John for his tireless work and commitment to the Flyers.”

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Trail Blazers vs. Kings Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 27

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings Preview 

The Portland Trail Blazers (32-41) and Sacramento Kings (35-37) are all set to square off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The Kings desperately need a win tonight. They are currently on a four-game losing streak. The Trail Blazers have lost back-to-back games.

The Trail Blazers are currently 12-23 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Kings have a 4-6 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 Trail Blazers vs. Kings live today

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 6:00PM EST
  • Site: Golden 1 Center
  • City: Sacramento, CA

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Game odds for Trail Blazers vs. Kings
The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Trail Blazers (+186), Kings (-226)
  • Spread:  Kings -5.5
  • Over/Under: 225 points

That gives the Trail Blazers an implied team point total of 111.54, and the Kings 114.41.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday's Trail Blazers vs. Kings game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning toward taking the Kings -6…

Thomas: “This is a great buy-low spot for the Kings. They played well in the second half against the Thunder, but couldn’t sustain in the fourth quarter.”

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 Trail Blazers & Kings game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Sacramento Kings on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Portland Trail Blazers at +5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 225.

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 Trail Blazers vs. Kings on Thursday

  • The Kings have won 4 straight home games against the Trail Blazers
  • The Under has cashed in the Kings' last 3 games
  • The Kings have failed to cover in 7 of their last 9 games (78%)
  • The Kings have won 4 straight home games against the Trail Blazers

 
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Oilers Pivoted After Failed Jean-Gabriel Pageau Trade

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Robert Edwards-Imagn Images)

EDMONTON –  The trade deadline is a great time for hockey fans.

The rumors ahead of deals being made are one of the ways that many fans of the sport spend their time scrolling through the internet. And in the aftermath, failed deals come to light.

For the Edmonton Oilers, it looks like they came close to one deal.

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According to RG, the Oilers were interested in New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Ultimately, any potential deal fell through, and the Oilers pivoted to acquireTrent Frederic and Max Jones. A source also confirmed this with The Hockey News.

A report published by RG cites two primary reasons the Islanders didn't execute a Pageau deal with the Oilers at the trade deadline.

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Islanders Weren't Willing To Retain Salary

Pageau's $5 million contract is valid until the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. However, the Oilers' salary cap situation means they couldn't absorb the entire cap hit for the veteran center.

Unfortunately, the Islanders didn't want to retain salary in the deal. Instead, they made a deal to trade away center Brock Nelson, who has an expiring contract. So retaining salary on a Nelson deal made more sense because the retained salary would only be for the remainder of the current NHL season.

Islanders Didn't Want Just Draft Picks

Another reason the Islanders pivoted to a Nelson deal was the return. In addition to draft picks, they acquired prospect Cal Ritchie. They expect Ritchie to be ready to play NHL games at the beginning of next season.

Looking at the Oilers prospect chart, it's clear who the Islanders would have wanted in a Pageau trade. They would likely have been eyeing one of Matt Savoie or Sam O'Reilly. Considering that the quality of the team's prospects falls off after that would be enough reason to give the organization pause.

In the end, they gave up some draft picks and Shane LeChance, a prospect whose rights with the team were expiring at the end of the current season.

Failed Pageau Trade Is A Missed Opportunity

Acquiring Pageau would have been an incredible addition to the Oilers. He is a hard-working two-way player who can chip in a good amount of offense. Pageau is in his fourth full season with the Islanders, scoring at least 33 points each year.

He currently has 37 points in 68 games while averaging 17:02 per game. Pageau would have been an excellent middle-six center who would have given coach Kris Knoblauch a lot of roster flexibility. He is also a right-handed shooter.

While Frederic doesn't bring all of the same elements as Pageau, he is unique in his own way and will be a contributing member of the team once he is healthy again.

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Rockets vs. Jazz Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 27

Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Preview 

The Houston Rockets (47-26) and Utah Jazz (16-57) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The Utah Jazz are currently in a tankathon for Duke Superstar Cooper Flagg. Tonight, they are 12.5-point underdogs against the Rockets.

The Rockets are currently 20-14 on the road with a point differential of 4, 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 Rockets vs. Jazz live today

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 9:00PM EST
  • Site: Delta Center
  • City: Salt Lake City, UT

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Game odds for Rockets vs. Jazz

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Rockets (-699), Jazz (+498)
  • Spread:  Rockets -12.5
  • Over/Under: 227 points

That gives the Rockets an implied team point total of 118.97, and the Jazz 112.45.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday's Rockets vs. Jazz game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Jalen Green over 23.5 points…

Thomas: ”Green has been phenomenal. He’s been particularly great against bottom-half defending teams. He should cook, if this one does not get out of hand early.”

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 Rockets & Jazz 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 Utah Jazz at +12.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 227.

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 Rockets vs. Jazz on Thursday

  • The Jazz have lost 17 of their last 20 games as an underdog
  • The Jazz have failed to cover the Spread in 5 games in a row as a home underdog
  • The Rockets have a winning record in their last 10 games (9-1)

 
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