NBA Tips for Friday, March 20th 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Friday, March 20th, which features the Magic vs. Hornets, Suns vs. Spurs, and 76ers vs. Kings.

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

Magic vs. Hornets Predictions

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Best Bet

Hornets –3.5 @ $1.90

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The Hornets have cooled off after a big playoff charge, but they have still won three of their last four games, including an easy win over the Heat.

They have a team good enough to cause some trouble to the top seeds if they do make the playoffs, including the Orlando Magic, who have hit a rough patch after consecutive losses to Atlanta and Oklahoma City.

Given their momentum, we’re backing the Hornets –3.5. They have some sharpshooters in the team, and they could force the Magic to shoot threes, which they struggle with.

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Same Game Multi

Hornets –3.5, Kon Knueppel Over 18.5 Points, Coby White Under 13.5 Points, Over 227.5 Points @ $9.50

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Kon Knueppel is having an excellent rookie season, and he is dropping threes with ease. He comes off a 22-point scoring night, so include over 18.5 points in NBA picks today.

We have been impressed with Coby White’s shooting since moving from Chicago to Charlotte, and although he shot well against the Heat, we have him scoring under 13.5 points off the bench for the home team.

Over 227.5 points is a good multi bet pick, as these teams can put up big totals.

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Suns vs. Spurs Predictions

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Best Bet

Spurs –9.5 @ $1.90

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The Spurs have been an excellent bet all season, and they enter this game with 19 wins from their last 21 games.

They should have far too much class for the struggling Suns, who dropped their last three games, including a 116-104 loss to Minnesota. There isn’t much going right for Phoenix, and playing one of the best teams in the NBA won’t help.

Covering a –9.5 spread isn’t easy, but the Spurs are loaded with scorers, and they won their latest meeting against the Suns 121-94.

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Same Game Multi

Spurs -9.5, Victor Wembanyama Over 23.5 Points, Devin Booker Under 27.5 Points, Over 227.5 Points @ $9.00

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Victor Wembanyama might have had only 18 points against the Kings, but he didn’t need to have a big scoring night. He is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, and our NBA predictions have him scoring over 23.5 points.

Devin Booker could struggle on offence after a busy week. He has scored well over the last few games, but he’s having to carry the team on his shoulders, and it’s not resulting in wins. With his line at 27.5, we’re backing the under.

They combined for 215 points in their latest meeting, but Phoenix had only 94 points, and they should go over that total on Friday.

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76ers vs. Kings Predictions

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Best Bet

Kings +3.5 @ $1.90

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The Kings are a live underdog against the 76ers, and we’re taking the +3.5 start with NBA odds.

They might have lost their latest game to the Spurs, but they found some life with wins over the Clippers and Jazz prior to that. Something like those performances could be enough, and the 76ers don’t have consistency going for them.

If the Kings’ senior players step up, like Russell Westbook and DeMar DeRozan, they should be competitive at home.

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Same Game Multi

Kings +3.5, DeMar DeRozan Over 18.5 Points, Russell Westbook Over 6.5 Assists, Over 232.5 Points @ $9.00

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DeRozan went off for 41 points against the Jazz, and he wasn’t asked to do much against the Spurs. He played only 17 minutes in his most recent game, so he should be fit and ready to go over 18.5 points.

Westbrook had 10 assists against the Spurs, and he has become a good distributor. They need him to do other things than score, and he is crucial to the Kings’ success. We have him going over 6.5 assists in our NBA multi bet.

Defence plays second fiddle with the 76ers and Kings, so include the over.

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