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evening Mar 17, 2026 · Episode 157

Heat, Suns & More

POSITIONS

Heat vs. Hornets
TOP PICK NBA
LaMelo Ball: Points Over 19.5
Entry 51¢
Volume $656K
LaMelo enters this matchup averaging 21.0 points over his last five games, including a 31-point performance on March 11. With Brandon Miller playing through a sore wrist and Miami's defense currently ranking 19th in points allowed (116.6 PPG), Ball's volume and recent scoring ceiling make the 19.5 line an undervalued floor.
Heat vs. Hornets
NBA
Heat Moneyline
Entry 40¢
Volume $656K
We are targeting the Heat as a tactical underdog as they look to sweep the season series (3-0) and secure a top-six seed to avoid the play-in tournament. While Charlotte relies on the league's second-highest three-point volume, Miami’s defense—recently bolstered by the returns of Tyler Herro and Norman Powell—has dominated this matchup, winning 10 of the last 11 meetings. Despite Bam Adebayo being a game-time decision with calf tightness, the Heat's superior execution and the Hornets' defensive inconsistency (9th in points allowed but coming off a 13-point loss to San Antonio) create significant value for a road win.
Suns vs. Timberwolves
NBA
Suns 1H Moneyline
Entry 40¢
Volume $435K
We are backing the Suns' league-leading +8.2 first-half Net Rating to capitalize on early aggression before fatigue impacts this second night of a back-to-back. With starting center Mark Williams (foot) and second-leading scorer Dillon Brooks (hand) both confirmed out as of March 16, 2026, a first-half focus mitigates the risk of a shorthanded rotation succumbing to the team's documented second-half efficiency slide (-3.4).
Howard Bison vs. UMBC Retrievers
SPEC CBB
Over 139.5
Entry 55¢
Volume $246K
We are targeting a high-possession shootout as both teams enter the First Four on dominant offensive runs; Howard has averaged 84.2 PPG during an eight-game win streak, while UMBC enters on a 12-game streak led by DJ Armstrong Jr., who is coming off a 33-point performance in the conference final. With Howard ranking 10th nationally in forced turnovers and both teams actively looking to 'speed things up' in transition, this matchup is positioned to replicate the 172-point total from their previous head-to-head meeting.
Sharks vs. Oilers
SPEC NHL
Oilers Moneyline
Entry 60¢
Volume $116K
Edmonton holds a commanding 56.4% xG share over their last 10 games, a metric that remains elite despite the likely absence of Leon Draisaitl (lower-body). We are backing the Oilers’ superior depth and Connor McDavid’s league-leading form (111 points) against a San Jose squad missing key contributors Alexander Wennberg and Igor Chernyshov. Our model confirms the Oilers' win probability is roughly 7% higher than implied as they push for home-ice advantage in a tight Pacific Division race.
Suns vs. Timberwolves
SPEC NBA
Julius Randle Over 21.5 Points
Entry 58¢
Volume $4.1M
We are backing Julius Randle to exceed 21.5 points as he takes on the primary scoring role for Minnesota with superstar Anthony Edwards officially ruled out due to right knee inflammation. Randle enters tonight in excellent form after dropping 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting against Oklahoma City on Sunday, and he now faces a Phoenix frontcourt severely compromised by the confirmed absences of starting center Mark Williams and defensive anchor Dillon Brooks.
Pacers vs. Knicks
SPEC NBA
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 20.5 Points
Entry 52¢
Volume $3.1M
We expect Karl-Anthony Towns to capitalize on a significant usage spike with star guard Jalen Brunson (ankle/neck) downgraded to doubtful for tonight’s matchup. Facing a Pacers defense that ranks bottom-5 in efficiency and allows 119.9 points per game, Towns is positioned to dominate the interior and pick-and-pop sets against an Indiana frontcourt likely missing Pascal Siakam (doubtful). With the Pacers on a 13-game losing streak and severely shorthanded, Towns should easily exceed this mark as the primary offensive focal point.
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