NBA Tips for Friday, March 13th 2026

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We have NBA picks and predictions for Friday, March 13th, which features the 76ers vs. Pistons, Mavericks vs. Grizzlies, and Celtics vs. Thunder.

Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.

76ers vs. Pistons Predictions

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Best Bet

Pistons -14.5 @ $1.90

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The Pistons should score a comfortable win over the 76ers, who are playing without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

It’s going to be tough for the visitors to score points, and that’s why we’re backing the high-flying Pistons to win by a big margin. They ended a four-game losing skid with a win over the Nets, and many of their top players didn’t go past 25 minutes.

They’ll be fresh for this game, and they could win by around 20-25 points.

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Same Game Multi

Pistons -14.5, Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 Points, Jalen Duren Over 18.5 Points, Over 221.5 Points @ $10.00

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We have backed Cade Cunningham frequently this season, and he doesn’t let punters down often. He had 21 points in limited minutes against the Nets, and he should comfortably score over 24.5 points against the 76ers.

The same goes for Jalen Duren, who is a quality double-double player. He had 26 points against the Nets, so include him in picks to score over 18.5 points, which is a generous line.

Our NBA picks have the game going over 221.5 points.

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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Predictions

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Best Bet

Mavericks -4.5 @ $1.90

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The Mavericks and Grizzlies are going through losing streaks, but with Cooper Flagg on the floor, we’re backing the Mavericks to come away with the win.

Flagg has one hand on the Rookie of the Year title if he stays fit, and although he had only 14 points in his last outing, he gives the Mavericks an added boost by just being on the floor, especially against bad teams like Memphis.

We can’t find any positives for betting on the Grizzlies, and they don’t have the depth to keep up with the Mavs, who have a solid team.

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Same Game Multi

Mavericks -4.5, Cooper Flagg Over 22.5 Points, P.J. Washington Over 13.5 Points, Under 236.5 Points @ $9.50

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Flagg scored 27 points only five games ago, and although he hasn’t scored over 22.5 points in four subsequent games, he should play more minutes on Friday. That should be enough to cash the over 22.5-point line.

The Mavericks could do with some scoring from P. J. Washington, who scored under 10 points in his last three games. He is much better than that, and he only needs to land an early bucket to get his confidence up.

We can’t see the Grizzlies producing a big score, so under 236.5 points is included in our NBA same game multi.

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Celtics vs. Thunder Predictions

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Best Bet

Celtics +6.5 @ $1.90

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The Celtics lost to the Spurs 125-116 on Wednesday, but they lost their chance of winning when MVP candidate Jaylen Brown got ejected.

Their senior player lost his head, but he now gets a chance to redeem himself and beat the best team in the NBA. The Celtics had won two games prior to the loss, and the return of Jayson Tatum gave them a much-needed boost.

The Thunder aren’t an easy team to beat, but it should be a blockbuster game, and getting a +6.5 start is more than enough for the visitors.

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Same Game Multi

Celtics +6.5, Jaylen Brown Over 23.5 Points, Chet Holmgren Under 15.5 Points, Over 216.5 Points @ $10.00

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The best way for Brown to respond to criticism is by having a big game against the Thunder. He’s right in the mix for the MVP title, and the 23.5-point line is lower than expected.

Chet Holmgren could struggle to score inside the paint. The Celtics’ interior defence is good, and although he scored 28 points in his last game, he’s not always the most consistent scorer.

Over 216.5 points is an excellent multi bet inclusion. They combined for 230 points in their most recent meeting.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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