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Today's Picks – Mar 13

NBA & NHL Value Plays — Mar 13: Value identified on Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks. 13 plays inside driven by statistical edges.

📅 Results updated: 7:26 AM ET13 free picks
6-7 (-3.5u)
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
UNDER 237.5
Final Score138-105
Result-1.5u

📊 Recap

Our Under 237.5 projection missed badly as the game totaled 243 points in Cleveland's blowout victory. Despite identifying legitimate factors supporting lower scoring, we underestimated Cleveland's offensive explosion and the game script that kept both teams scoring throughout.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
DAL +13.5
Final Score138-105
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our model identified solid value with Dallas +13.5 based on underlying metrics, but Cleveland's offense executed at an elite level in a 138-105 blowout that exceeded even generous projections. The 33-point margin fell well outside normal variance ranges, though our process remains sound for similar spots.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Memphis Grizzlies @ Detroit Pistons
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
MEM +16.5
Final Score110-126
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Our Memphis +16.5 pick cashed comfortably as the Grizzlies covered by winning outright 126-110. Detroit's back-to-back scheduling disadvantage materialized as expected, while Memphis executed efficiently despite their depleted roster to validate our 5.2-point projected edge.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA New York Knicks @ Indiana Pacers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 227.5
Final Score101-92
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Our projection proved accurate as both teams struggled offensively in a 101-92 final that came in well under 227.5. New York's depleted roster and Indiana's back-to-back fatigue created the low-scoring environment we anticipated, with the total landing nearly 35 points below the closing number.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Phoenix Suns @ Toronto Raptors
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
PHX +4.5
Final Score115-122
Result-1.5u

📊 Recap

Phoenix fell short in a 115-122 loss to Toronto, failing to cover the +4.5 spread. While our projected even matchup proved accurate with the game staying competitive throughout, the Raptors executed slightly better down the stretch to secure the cover.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Phoenix Suns @ Toronto Raptors
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
UNDER 217.5
Final Score115-122
Result-0.5u

📊 Recap

Our UNDER 217.5 lost as Phoenix-Toronto finished 237 total points. While Phoenix did play on zero rest as anticipated, both teams shot well above their season averages and the pace remained higher than our model projected for this back-to-back scenario.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
HOU -6.5
Final Score105-107
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our projection of Houston's defensive edge proved accurate as they held New Orleans to 105 points, but the Rockets failed to cover the 6.5-point spread in a tight 107-105 loss where our process identified the right matchup dynamics despite the unfavorable result.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Minnesota Timberwolves @ Golden State Warriors
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
GSW +6.5
Final Score127-117
Result-1.5u

📊 Recap

Our projection model identified solid value on Golden State +6.5, but Minnesota's offensive execution proved superior as they covered the spread with a 127-117 victory. The 10-point margin fell outside our expected range, though the underlying process remains sound for similar spot identification.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Minnesota Timberwolves @ Golden State Warriors
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
OVER 224.5
Final Score127-117
Result+0.5u

📊 Recap

Our projection of 231.9 points proved accurate as the game delivered 244 total points, well above the 224.5 line. Both offenses performed as expected, validating our model's assessment that the market undervalued the scoring potential in this matchup.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
OVER 236.5
Final Score114-124
Result+0.5u

📊 Recap

Our projection of 243.5 proved conservative as the over 236.5 cleared comfortably with 238 total points. Utah's defensive struggles materialized as expected, allowing Portland to find offensive rhythm throughout the contest.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UTA +15.5
Final Score114-124
Result+0.5u

📊 Recap

Our projection of Portland as a modest 7.6-point favorite proved accurate as Utah covered the inflated 15.5-point spread comfortably, winning outright 124-114. The market's overreaction to recent form created the exact value opportunity our model identified.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NBA Chicago Bulls @ LA Clippers
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
CHI +13.5
Final Score108-119
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Our model's projection proved accurate as the Clippers won by exactly 11 points, well within our anticipated 10.2-point margin and providing comfortable coverage of the 13.5-point spread we backed Chicago against.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET
NHL Oilers @ Blues
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
OVER 6.5
Final Score2-3
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our modeling projected 6.81 goals based on back-to-back fatigue and Edmonton's elite power play, but the game finished 3-2 for just 5 total goals. Both teams maintained tighter defensive structure than anticipated despite the scheduling disadvantage.

Posted: 3/13/2026 2:59 PM ET

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