Lucky I got out to such a hot start this month (and season, for that matter), because six straight whiffs on NBA bets have taken a bite out of my bankroll. Let’s snap the slump tomorrow. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Thursday, March 19th.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, March 19th
Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
Start Time – 8:00 PM EST
Yep, I’m back on my Los Angeles Lakers hate. I did actually take them on the spread recently, but I’m back to fading them as they wrap up a road back-to-back in Miami against the Heat.
Despite their respective win-loss records, the advanced stats much prefer the Heat over the Lakers. Add in home court and the back-to-back, and I really like Miami here. My line is Miami -7, so the Heat are the play.
Best Bet: Miami -2 (-114)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Start Time – 8:00 PM EST
The Chicago Bulls are one of the tanking teams that screwed me on Wednesday night by failing to cover the spread against the Toronto Raptors. Will I give them a second chance?
Sure, I guess so. My numbers tell me the Bulls are the play here, and my numbers work out in my favor in the long run. My line is Cleveland -7, so the Bulls better cover or they’re dead to me.
Best Bet: Chicago +13.5 (-113)
2025/6 Overall Record: 151-124 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,171.20
Return on Investment: 4%
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