PICKS & PARLAYS

The Houston Rockets (37-22), sitting third in the Western Conference, wrap up their road trip Monday at Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards (16-43) on March 2, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET, with Alex Sarr confirmed out with a hamstring injury for Washington as Houston brings Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson all active on a team that has beaten the Wizards six straight times and covered 15.5 or more in back-to-back meetings against this same squad, while Washington arrives on a four-game losing streak, ranked 29th in defensive efficiency, sitting 4-11 against the spread as a double-digit underdog since the calendar flipped to 2026 and facing a Rockets offense that Durant essentially runs from a one-man heist every time he sets foot in D.C.

The Clippers and Warriors and the Nuggets and Jazz are squaring off on Monday, with Benedict Mathurin and Los Angeles looking for a big away win. Christian Braun and the Nuggets visit the Jazz seeking to cash in a win. McBets is targeting both players in his two game parlay.

The Pelicans and Clippers and the Grizzlies and Pacers are squaring off on Sunday, with Kris Dunn and Los Angeles looking for a big home win. Ben Sheppard and the Pacers host the Grizzlies seeking to reverse the losing trends. McBets is targeting both players in his two game parlay.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (37-23), sitting fifth in the Western Conference, travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets (37-23) on Sunday, March 1, tipping off at 3:30 PM ET on ABC, with Julius Randle listed as questionable after going 1-for-10 from the field against the Clippers on Thursday and now dealing with low back spasms, putting the matchup's second-best player very much in doubt. Denver is laying a short number at home, a 2.5-point favorite coming off a Friday loss to Oklahoma City, while Minnesota brings Anthony Edwards, three straight road wins, and a two-day rest advantage into one of the league's toughest road environments. Two identical records, one standings spot separating them in the Northwest Division, and a high-scoring collision that projects right at the posted total of 237.5.