NBA Best Bets Today, 3/1: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Sunday
The NBA picks and player props for Sunday, March 1st, 2026, are here to help you find an edge in the market. Today’s slate offers several high-value opportunities driven by recent rotation changes and significant defensive matchups.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction: Kyle Kuzma Over 1.5 Three-Pointers Made
 Kyle Kuzma’s volume from beyond the arc makes this a highly appealing number as the Bucks prepare to face the Bulls. While he averages 1.5 threes per game on the season, his recent hit rate shows clear value. In late February matchups, he consistently knocked down multiple threes, routinely getting five to seven attempts from deep when seeing standard rotation minutes.
His floor time and green light in the Milwaukee offense remain high. Going up against a Chicago defense that can occasionally lose track of trailing forwards in transition, expect Kuzma to let it fly enough times to comfortably clear this 1.5 line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Micah Potter Over 11.5 PointsÂ
Micah Potter has become a revelation off the bench for the Pacers, andhis scoring line tonight presents significant value against the Grizzlies. Potter has logged 20-plus minutes in eight straight games, heavily increasing his offensive output. Over his last five contests, he is pouring in 15.2 points per game, which includes a career-high 23-point explosion against the 76ers and a 19-point outing against Charlotte just a few days ago.
The matchup is favorable as he goes up against a Memphis interior that has been vulnerable. With Indiana needing his energy and floor-spacing ability, expect Potter to see plenty of volume and capitalize on his expanded role to easily surpass the 11.5-point mark.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction: Dejounte Murray Over 5.5 AssistsÂ
Dejounte Murray recently made his long-awaited return to the Pelicans' lineup, and his playmaking is already in prime form. After shaking off the rust from his Achilles recovery, he dished out nine assists against the Jazz on Thursday. Having rested the front end of New Orleans' back-to-back on Saturday, he will have fresh legs for tonight's clash.
As the primary initiator in this offense, Murray is in an excellent spot against the Clippers. With scorers like Trey Murphy around him, 5.5 is simply too low of a number for a guard of his caliber. Expect him to dissect the defense and rack up the assists.
Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic Prediction: Jalen Duren Over 11.5 ReboundsÂ
Jalen Duren has been a dominant force on the glass, making his rebounding line today a must-play. The 22-year-old center is on an absolute tear, entering Sunday on a streak of four consecutive double-doubles where he pulled down 16, 15, 14, and 13 rebounds. He is obliterating this 11.5 line on a nightly basis right now.
Tonight he faces an Orlando Magic team that will test Detroit inside, but Duren's overwhelming physical presence and rebounding volume cannot be ignored. The underlying chances support this production, so ride the hot streak and confidently take the over on Duren’s boards.
NBA Picks Against the Spread
- Milwaukee Bucks -2.5
- Atlanta Hawks -5.5
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