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NBA Game Day Quick Bets: A Quick Preview of Three Exciting Matchups for March 18th

Welcome to today’s NBA action, folks! It’s Saturday, March 18th, and we’ve got a jam-packed day of basketball. We’ll be giving you a quick preview of three key matchups and a sports betting market report to help you make the best picks. For the full Raymond Report on all of today’s games, head over to the member’s area.

Game 1: Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Time: 1:00 PM ET Arena: Madison Square Garden

The Nuggets, with an average of 116.86 points per game, are favored at -2 for today’s game against the Knicks, who average 115.11 points. Denver is coming off a solid win against the Detroit Pistons, while New York recently defeated the Portland Trail Blazers. Both teams have shown potential lately, but we have the Nuggets by 2! Forecast: Denver 116.8 New York 114.8

Game 2: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Time: 3:00 PM ET Arena: Crypto.com Center

The Clippers, boasting an impressive TOP 10 defensive game by allowing 112.7 points per game, are -7 favorites against the Magic, who average a l111.61 points (26th Ranked). Los Angeles has been on a roll, riding a 4 game winning streak, including a win in their last game against the Golden State Warriors 134-126. Orlando, on the other hand, is coming off a tough loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers have momentum on their side, but the OVER could be were you cash in today, as the OVER is 7-3-0 for the Magic in their L10. Forecast: Clippers 120.62 Magic 111.04

Game 3: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers Time: 7:00 PM ET Arena: Bankers Life Fieldhouse

The 76ers, with a 115.17 point average per game (13th ranked), are favored at -6 against the Pacers, who have a Top 10 offense scoring 114.57 point contest this season. Philadelphia has been on fire lately, winning their last game 7 games, and a 121-82 victory against the Charlotte Hornets, while Indiana claimed a stunning 139-123 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. This showdown should be a thrilling contest between two competitive teams, but we have the road team winning this one by 2! Forecast: Philadelphia 116.56 Indiana 114.57

These are just three of the many exciting NBA matchups scheduled for today. To get the full Raymond Report on all games, including valuable sports betting market information, head to the member’s area now. Good luck and enjoy the games!

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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