NBA picks today: Monday's best bets include Pacers vs. Knicks play [3/16/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for March 16, 2026 are here, with Pacers vs. Knicks and Lakers vs. Rockets among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s NBA action.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest basketball odds to unearth genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NBA picks tonight [3/16, updated 9:07PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, March 16, 2026.

Pacers +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Pacers +15.5 at -105 odds. A 57.4% probability produces an edge of 6.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Lakers ML (-116)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Lakers ML carries a 2.7% edge and a probability of 56.4% at -116 odds, according to our model.

Spurs vs. Clippers over 233.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Spurs vs. Clippers over 233.5 points at -105 odds shows a 2.5% edge, supported by a 53.7% probability in simulations.

Bucks +10 (-108)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.0% edge and 54% probability make Bucks +10 vs. Cavaliers at a value play in the Cavaliers vs. Bucks matchup, per our model.

Clippers +7.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 52.5%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Clippers +7.5 at -102 odds presents a 2.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 52.5%.

NBA best bets summary: Monday, 3/16/2026

As of 9:07PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pacers vs. Knicks	Pacers +15.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.1%	57.4%
Lakers vs. Rockets	Lakers ML	-116 @ FanDuel	2.7%	56.4%
Spurs vs. Clippers	Over 233.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.5%	53.7%
Cavaliers vs. Bucks	Bucks +10	-108 @ FanDuel	2.0%	54%
Spurs vs. Clippers	Clippers +7.5	-102 @ BetMGM	2.0%	52.5%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [3/16/2026]

• Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Monday)
• Spurs vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Heat vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pacers vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Cavaliers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for March 16, 2026, featuring plays such as Pacers +15.5 and Lakers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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