NBA picks today: Sunday's best bets include Pacers vs. Trail Blazers play [3/8/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for March 8, 2026 are here, with Pacers vs. Trail Blazers and Hornets vs. Suns among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NBA play.

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

List of NBA picks tonight [3/8, updated 8:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Pacers +9.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Pacers +9.5 at -114 odds. A 56% probability produces an edge of 2.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Hornets ML (-190)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 67.6%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Suns (10:00PM ET, Sunday)

Hornets ML carries a 2.1% edge and a probability of 67.6% at -190 odds, according to our model.

Pacers ML (+340)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 24.8%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Pacers ML at +340 odds shows a 2.0% edge, supported by a 24.8% probability in simulations.

NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 3/8/2026

As of 8:33PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pacers vs. Trail Blazers	Pacers +9.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.7%	56%
Hornets vs. Suns	Hornets ML	-190 @ BetMGM	2.1%	67.6%
Pacers vs. Trail Blazers	Pacers ML	+340 @ BetMGM	2.0%	24.8%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [3/8/2026]

• Pacers vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bulls vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Hornets vs. Suns (10:00PM ET, Sunday)
• 76ers vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Nuggets vs. Thunder (7:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for March 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Pacers +9.5 and Hornets ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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