Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Friday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best bets for Friday, March 20, 2026.
1. CELTICS +15.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 52.9%
Edge: 4.6%
Game: Celtics vs Grizzlies (8PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Celtics vs Grizzlies matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Celtics +15.5 is a solid wager. Going into tonight’s game the Grizzlies roster is suffering from a lot of injuries. The Grizzlies haven’t covered tonight’s number in 2/5 of their most recent matchups. With the Grizzlies missing players along with having trouble covering this number, our model suspects the Celtics will take control of tonight’s game, limiting the Grizzlies shot attempts allowing for the Celtics to cover tonight’s number. Our model is projecting the Celtics +15.5 to cover this line tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Celtics +15.5, with -108 odds and a 4.6% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. HAWKS +3.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 51.8%
Edge: 3.7%
Game: Hawks vs Rockets (8PM EST)
Our model has determined one of the best NBA bets for Friday’s game slate, setting its sights on the matchup between the Hawks vs Rockets. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has pinpointed Hawks +3.5 as the play in tonight’s NBA slate. Matched up against the Rockets who have only covered this number in 1/5 of their most recent matchups, our model suspects the Hawks will be able to take control of this game, covering tonight’s spread. The Hawks have been able to cover this particular number in 5/5 of their most recent matchups, leading our model to predict that the Hawks will be able to limit the Rockets shot attempts, leading to them covering this number tonight.
The Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Hawks +3.5, at -108 odds and a 3.7% edge.
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