Friday’s NBA schedule features an exciting lineup, headlined by the matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The action wraps up with the New York Knicks facing the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET. Currently, the latest NBA odds indicate that the Cavaliers are favored by -16 and the Clippers by -7.5.

Given the betting interest, particularly at DraftKings Sportsbook, the projected outcomes and betting trends will be critical in shaping your bets today:

NBA Best Bets for March 7

Under 234.5 in Cavaliers at Hornets

A fascinating betting matchup; the Cavaliers, known for a prolific scoring season (40-22), face a Hornets team trending towards the Under (38-23). Experts suggest that the largest point spread could influence game pace and late clock management—key insights for betting enthusiasts.

The Pick: Under 234.5 points – This outcome appears favorable in 77% of model simulations, projecting a final score of Cavaliers 117, Hornets 104.

Nuggets (-7.5) to Cover Against Suns

Monitoring Nikola Jokic’s health will be crucial before the bout, yet trends indicate that the Suns struggle against top teams this season. A strong recommendation leans towards Nuggets winning comfortably at home.

The Pick: Nuggets -7.5 – Supported by 62% of model simulations, predicting a final score of Nuggets 125, Clippers 113.

Knicks (+7.5) Covering Against Clippers

Despite a back-to-back scenario with injury management concerns for Jalen Brunson, the Knicks are positioned to outperform against the Clippers who have struggled to cover since mid-February.

The Pick: Knicks +7.5 – With a solid backing in 59% of simulations, a projected final score reads Clippers 112, Knicks 109.

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