NBA Tips for Tuesday, March 17th 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Tuesday, March 17th, which features the Suns vs. Celtics, Lakers vs. Rockets, and Spurs vs. Clippers.

Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.

Suns vs. Celtics Predictions

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Best Bet

Celtics –9.5 @ $1.90

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The Celtics should have too much class for the Suns, and the Suns have lost their last 12 road games as the underdog.

Since Jayson Tatum’s return, the Celtics have improved their floor spacing, and although they lost back-to-back games to the Spurs and Thunder, they are two of the best teams in the NBA, so they lost no admirers.

Covering a –9.5 spread isn’t easy, but we don’t trust the Suns on the road, so the Celtics should win comfortably at TD Garden.

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Same Game Multi

Celtics –9.5, Jalen Brown Over 27.5 Points, Devin Booker Under 26.5 Points, Over 213.5 Points @ $9.00

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We expect Jalen Brown’s figures to drop with Tatum back on the floor, but we also have him scoring over 27.5 points against a Suns defence that can lack effort. Brown can produce the good when he wants, so include him in NBA same game multis.

Devin Booker has been scoring well recently, but he could have an off day. He has struggled on the road at times, so we’re backing against the Suns’ top scorer.

Over 213.5 points is worth including, as we can see the Celtics scoring close to 115 points.

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Lakers vs. Rockets Predictions

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Best Bet

Lakers @ $2.27

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The Lakers are riding a nice winning streak, including an overtime win against the Nuggets on Sunday, where they had no right to win the game.

It was a crazy finish, but it’s good see from the Lakers, who had been going through an identity crisis. They are riding a winning streak, and although the Rockets aren’t easy to beat at home, momentum is with the Lakers.

Look for Luka Doncic and LeBron James to control the game, and punters get $2.27, which is an excellent price with NBA odds.

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Same Game Multi

Lakers H2H, Luka Doncic Over 30.5 Points, LeBron James Over 4.5 Rebounds, Over 226.5 Points @ $9.75

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Luka Doncic is putting up MVP numbers, and although it’s likely to go to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he’s doing everything he can to see the Lakers succeed. Another 30+ point effort is on the cards, so include Doncic over 30.5 points.

LeBron James’s recent rebounding numbers are encouraging, and the 4.5 line is lower than expected. We’re including LBJ in our NBA same game multi tips.

It’s often a high-scoring contest when they meet, so over 226.5 points is a good addition.

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Spurs vs. Clippers Predictions

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Best Bet

Spurs –9.5 @ $1.90

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The Spurs keep producing the goods, and although the Clippers are desperate for success, the Spurs simply have too much depth.

The favourite has won the last 13 meetings between the Spurs and Clippers, and with the Spurs being very short favourites to win, that bodes well for the visitors.

We have them posting a double-digit win, and although they only won by four points in their latest meeting, the Spurs were down by 20 points at halftime, so they did well to peg back the Clippers and score a wni.

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Same Game Multi

Spurs -9.5, Victor Wembanyama Over 24.5 Points, Kawhi Leonard Under 27.5 Points, Under 228.5 Points @ $9.00

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We love betting on Victor Wembanyama as he rarely lets us down. The French superstar is worth including in NBA multis at over 24.5 points, as he could dominate inside and outside the paint against the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard is another one of our favourites, but scoring won’t be easy. The Spurs are a physical team, and he could struggle to get open shots. Include under 27.5 points as a value bet.

The Clippers are projected to score around 106 points, so we’re comfortable including under 228.5 points.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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