NBA Tips for Tuesday, March 3rd 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Tuesday, March 3rd, which features the Rockets vs. Wizards, Celtics vs. Bucks, and Nuggets vs Jazz.

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

Rockets vs. Wizards Predictions

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Best Bet

There isn’t a lot of passion being shown by the Wizards at this stage of the season, especially with a better draft pick on their minds.

Therefore, we don’t want any part of backing them to cover the spread. The Rockets have much more to play for, as they look to rebuild momentum following some moderate performances. However, this game came at the right time.

The likes of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun should have a field day, so the Rockets –15.5 is a good bet to kick off NBA Tuesday.

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Same Game Multi

Amen Thompson gets a good opportunity to put up a big total. He comes off a 20-point showing against Heat in a losing effort, but the performance should have given him plenty of confidence.

We also like Sengun to clean up the boards. He comes off consecutive games of six rebounds, which isn’t up to par for a player of his quality. We expect him to improve and have over 9.5 rebounds against a struggling team.

Over 223.5 points is included in our NBA same game picks based on the Rockets’ likelihood of putting up a big total.

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Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions

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Best Bet

Winning back-to-back games in as many nights isn’t easy, but the Celtics won’t get a better chance to post a big win over the Bucks.

What the Bucks produced on Monday was close to shocking. They scored only eight points in the fourth quarter against the Bulls, and they held a sizable lead at one point throughout the game, so it was a disappointing end.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the floor, the Bucks don’t have much chance of hanging with the Celtics, who come off a tough win over the 76ers. That was a good performance to win, so back them to cover the –7.5 spread.

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Same Game Multi

Kevin Porter Jr had been stepping up for the Bucks with good scoring totals, but after dropping just 21 points in his last two games, we’re following the trend. Include Porter Jr under 19.5 points in your NBA same game multi picks.

Neemias Queta has become a beast on the boards, and the 8.5 line is generous. He should clean up the Bucks’ misses, of which there should be plenty. That’s also why we like under 215.5 points, and their last two games have amassed totals of only 186 and 217.

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Nuggets vs. Jazz Predictions

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Best Bet

We cashed with the Nuggets against the Thunder last week, and despite losing to Minnesota on Monday, we’re back on them.

They should enjoy playing against the Jazz, who are doing their best impression of an NBA team. Despite tanking rules coming into play, it’s clear that the Jazz don’t want to win games in 2026.

That should leave the Nuggets in a position to cover the –11.5 spread on the road. Nikola Jokic should be unstoppable in the paint, and it’s good to see Jamal Murray find his shot after posting totals of 39 and 25 points.

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Same Game Multi

We backed Murray last week when he had 39 points against the Thunder, so there is no reason to jump off his back. He’s making his own shot, and when he starts to knock down shots, that’s when the Nuggets are at their best.

Christian Braun has struggled with confidence at times, but he also had a big game against the Thunder, dropping 23 points. If Braun sees an early shot go through, he can score over 12.5 points with ease.

They combined for 247 points in December, and it should be a high-scoring game.