Mar 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images If you’re like me, you may have taken a couple of hits over the weekend betting on the NCAA Tournament. With the Final Four on the horizon, it’s time to boost your bankroll with a few NBA bets this week.
To that end, here are the picks for Monday’s NBA slate on March 31.
Kings (+185) vs. Pacers (-5.5)
The Kings are in dire need of a win to keep from sliding out of the play-in tournament, but with how they are playing, it doesn’t appear as if they’re too concerned about it. Not only have they dropped their last five road games, but they’ve also lost nine of their last 12.
Indiana, on the other hand, is playing like a team that really wants to hold onto the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are coming off a loss to the Thunder but have won six of their last eight games.
After their shooters are done decimating the league’s worst perimeter defense tonight, they’ll have won seven of their last nine. Indiana will cover.
Our Pick: Pacers -5.5