NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Knicks vs. Nets play [3/20/2026]

Nets +17.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Nets +17.5 at -108 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 5.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Grizzlies +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Grizzlies +14.5 carries a 3.8% edge and a probability of 55% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Timberwolves ML (-135)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 60.6%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Timberwolves ML at -135 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 60.6% probability in simulations.

Grizzlies ML (+810)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 13.6%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 2.6% edge and 13.6% probability make Grizzlies at the moneyline at a value play in the Celtics vs. Grizzlies matchup, per our model.

Warriors +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 52.8%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Pistons (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Warriors +4.5 at -102 odds presents a 2.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 52.8%.

Rockets ML (-160)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 63.8%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Rockets to win at -160 odds, supported by an edge of 2.2%.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 3/20/2026

As of 2:18PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Knicks vs. Nets	Nets +17.5	-108 @ FanDuel	5.9%	57.8%
Celtics vs. Grizzlies	Grizzlies +14.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.8%	55%
Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves	Timberwolves ML	-135 @ DraftKings	3.2%	60.6%
Celtics vs. Grizzlies	Grizzlies ML	+810 @ FanDuel	2.6%	13.6%
Warriors vs. Pistons	Warriors +4.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.3%	52.8%
Hawks vs. Rockets	Rockets ML	-160 @ BetMGM	2.2%	63.8%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [3/20/2026]

• Knicks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Warriors vs. Pistons (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Hawks vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Celtics vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Raptors vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for March 20, 2026, featuring plays such as Nets +17.5 and Grizzlies +14.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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