Tonight’s slate is loaded with exciting action in the NBA. Therefore, I went to the AI Model, looking for some of the best values on the board. Here are three bets that it loves for tonight.
Picks Summary
- Bulls +3 (-110)
- Suns ML (-150)
- Celtics-Kings Over 223.5 (-110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena
The AI Model believes the Nuggets will win by two points at home against the Bulls. However, the Bulls are +3 and would cover in this scenario.
Will Nikola Jokic Play?
The big question is if Jokic will play for the Nuggets tonight. However, it’s unlikely at this time, which is why the Bulls are only three-point underdogs.
Jokic will likely play at some point during Denver’s five-game homestand, but it won’t be in this game.
That will ultimately hurt the Nuggets’ chances in tonight’s game. Denver has a top-three offense when Jokic is playing, but it is not quite top-three when he is not.
The Bulls are electric on the defensive glass and don’t foul much, so the Nuggets must rely on making shots without their best player.
The Bulls Have A Small Streak Going!
The Chicago Bulls have won two straight games on the road. They’ve also scored 121 or more points in three straight games. The team hasn’t been consistent on the offensive glass or at getting to the foul line, but we can’t disregard what they’ve done recently.
They’re scoring at a much higher rate and look much more comfortable offensively. Side with the Bulls at +3.
NBA Pick: Bulls +3 (-110) at Bet365
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 10:00 PM ET at Footprint Center
The AI Model predicts the Suns will earn a 113-110 win over the Bucks at home tonight. Meanwhile, the Suns are -150 and have some value on the moneyline.
The Bucks Are Shorthanded Again
The Milwaukee Bucks will still be without Damian Lillard tonight. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently questionable for tonight’s game.
The Bucks should continue to get good shots against the Suns. They’ll also keep turnovers down regardless of who plays. However, the Bucks won’t succeed on the offensive glass, where the Suns have allowed only 27.7% of offensive rebounds.
Milwaukee will lack second chances and if the Bucks don’t have their best players in, the shooting percentage could dip a bit.
Phoenix Can Score, Too!
The Phoenix didn’t have the best season. However, the offense wasn’t ever the issue. The Suns have shot a 56.8% effective field goal percentage and get to the foul line at a top-five rate. They’ve also limited turnovers to 14.2%, which should stand in tonight’s game since the Bucks have added below 13% of turnovers per game.
Consider the Suns at -150 NBA odds on the moneyline.
NBA Pick: Suns ML (-150) at Bet365
Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 10:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center
The AI Model predicts the Celtics and Kings will combine for 224 points. However, the total for this game is stuck at 223.5 at Bet365. The Over certainly has some value in tonight’s showdown.
Watch Out For Boston!
The Boston Celtics are one of the best offenses in the NBA. Sure, some guys are hurt. But the Celtics still rank third in the NBA in points per 100 possessions, scoring 120.9 points.
In addition, the Celtics have shot a 56.5% effective field goal percentage and have committed just 11.9% of turnovers per game. They’ll face a Kings defense that has allowed teams to shoot a 56% effective field goal percentage.
Boston will have plenty of chances to score at a high rate. Beyond that, the Celtics rarely get to the foul line. But against the Kings, that could change. After all, the Kings rank 23rd in the NBA in free throw rate defensively.
The Kings Can Keep Turnovers Down
The Sacramento Kings won’t get nearly as good of looks against the Celtics. But as long as the Kings continue to limit turnovers, they’ll be fine.
The Kings have only turned the ball over 13.3% of the time and will face a Celtics team that has added just 13.4% of turnovers.
Sacramento might not have a high field goal percentage but the more shots, the better off they’ll be.
I’m on the over in this game.
NBA Pick: Over 223.5 (-110) at Bet365
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