NBA odds, picks, lines, predictions, schedule, best bets for Mar. 9: This three-way parlay pays 6-1

Saturday’s six-game NBA schedule features a slew of intriguing matchups, highlighted by a showdown of historic rivals as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics (-4.5). Also on Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (-12.5) host Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets, while Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers (-12.5) take on Devin Booker and the surging Phoenix Suns. Fans across the nation will be playing off these NBA odds, but before making your own NBA picks, you’ll want to see what SportsLine data scientist Stephen Oh is saying.

The renowned co-founder of Accuscore, Oh uses a data-driven approach to crush sportsbooks. SportsLine’s top-ranked NBA handicapper is on a sizzling 69-47 run on NBA picks, returning nearly $1,800 to $100 players in a short period of time. Oh has found three lines worth playing Saturday: If you parlay them, you could be looking at a sweet 6-1 payout. 

We can tell you Oh is backing the Timberwolves (-7) at home against the Wizards in a clash of teams trying to claw their way into the NBA playoff picture. Oh is on a robust 32-20 run on games involving Minnesota or Washington, so he’s well-qualified to make this pick. 

Minnesota has lost four of five thanks to a defense that’s allowed 127.8 points per game during that stretch. But Washington has lost six of nine, including five of six on the road, where the team is a brutal 8-26 this season. 

“The Wizards are a poor 10-23 against the spread on the road, easily dead-last in the NBA. The Timberwolves have covered just once in their last five games, but getting Washington at home is a cure for what ails,” Oh told SportsLine. “My projections say the Wolves will cruise by double-figures, covering handily.” Confidently lock in the Timberwolves to cover and you could be well on your way to a colossal NBA parlay payoff.

Oh also has strong thoughts on Saturday’s Suns vs. Blazers showdown and is fading an overrated favorite in another matchup. Find out everything else you need to know to complete your NBA parlays over at SportsLine. 

So which Saturday NBA picks should you back for a huge 6-1 payout? And which favorite is a must-fade? Check out Saturday’s NBA schedule below, then visit SportsLine now to get Saturday’s NBA best bets, all from the renowned data scientist on a massive 64-39 NBA heater.

Saturday’s NBA schedule (all times Eastern)

Kings at Knicks (+5), noon
Nets at Hawks (+3.5), 7 p.m.
Wizards at Timberwolves (-7), 8 p.m.
Celtics at Lakers (+4.5), 8:30 p.m.
Hornets at Bucks (-12.5), 9 p.m.
Suns at Trail Blazers (-12.5), 10 p.m.