NBA Picks Today: Monday's Best Bets Include Two Spread Plays [3/17/2025]

NBA betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 3/17, and we're here to bring you our top basketball picks for Monday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including 76ers vs. Rockets and Bulls vs. Jazz, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout spread play at 8:00PM ET, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [3/17, Updated: 12:30PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has figured out the best basketball bets for Monday, March 17, 2025.

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76ers +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Drawing from our 76ers vs Rockets prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the 76ers vs. Rockets matchup. We recommend a spread bet on 76ers +15.5 at -105 odds, offering an edge of 5.3%.

76ers +15.5 vs. Rockets

-105

Bet $25
Payout $48.80Bet $25, Payout $48.80

Bulls vs. Jazz Under 242.5 Points (-108)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Based on our Bulls vs Jazz prediction, our model has found another great NBA bet for Monday's basketball action, this time in the game between the Bulls and Jazz. We suggest placing an over/under wager on Under 242.5 Points at -108 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.1% edge.

Bulls vs. Jazz Under 242.5 Points

-108

Bet $25
Payout $48.15Bet $25, Payout $48.15

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Raptors +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Thanks to insights from our Raptors vs Suns prediction, our next pick for Monday's basketball action is from the Raptors vs. Suns matchup. We recommend a spread bet on Raptors +8.5 at -108 odds. Our model shows a favorable 2.0% edge for this wager.

Raptors +8.5 vs. Suns

-108

Bet $25
Payout $48.15Bet $25, Payout $48.15

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NBA Best Bets: Monday, 3/17/2025

As of 12:30PM ET, here are the next three NBA bets recommended by our model:

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on March 17, check out:

• Monday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Monday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [3/17/2025]

• Heat vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Pacers vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• 76ers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Pistons vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Bulls vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Nuggets vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Wizards vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Grizzlies vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Raptors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Spurs vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.