NBA Top Betting Games 3 Weeks before 2023 Playoffs

As we head into the final 3 weeks of the NBA regular season, we are starting to see the number of available playoff spots diminish as teams start to clinch. There are still plenty of open spots at the moment, but that number will continue to shrink with each passing day, especially as there are a handful of teams who are just a win or two away from clinching their spot. For those teams on the bubble, it is getting down to critical time, as every loss now feels bigger than it does in the early part of the season. With all of that in mind, there are some very big games on the schedule this week, so let’s look ahead to see what’s coming and pick some games that are worthy of your NBA betting attention.

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Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies

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When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 8:00 pm ET
Where: FedExForum, Memphis TN
TV / Streaming: NBA TV, Bally SW & SE

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of those teams that are very close to punching their playoff ticket. They will definitely be going to the playoffs, but what seed they will have going in remains to be seen. They are in the #3 spot at the moment, but could move up with a win here. After a bit of a rough patch, the Mavericks have won 2 in a row, but they are still just a half game above the play-in zone, so they really need the win here to avoid slipping down and falling out of the top 6. Grizzlies are certainly a favorite at home, but this should be a good one.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at LA Clippers

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When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10:30 pm ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV / Streaming: NBA League Pass, Bally OK & SoCal

Things could get tighter still in the Western Conference if the Thunder can go on the road and get the win in LA. They have been on a good run of form of late, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They are still in the play-in zone, but they are one the move and are now just a game out of the top 6. The Clippers have had a tough time of it of late, going just 5-5 over their last 10 games. They are 2 ½ games up on the Thunder, but things could be looking over their shoulders pretty quickly if they lose this one.

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Phoenix Suns at LA Lakers

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When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 pm ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV / Streaming: ESPN, Bally AZ, Spectrum SN

I realize that we are focusing on the Western Conference with our picks for the week, but that is what the schedule is giving us, plus this one is another game that has big playoff implications. The Suns have been a little all over the place this season and are on a bit of a poor run of form right now, playing .500 ball over their last 10 games. They are, though, still in the #4 seed. The Lakers are coming off a win to move to 6-4 in their last 10 and are clinging to the final play-in spot. They could use another win to create some breathing space.

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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic

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When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
TV / Streaming: NBA TV, MSG, Bally FL

It’s a small schedule on Thursday, with just 4 games set to go. This one seems like the most interesting of the bunch, with the Knicks looking to continue their current run of form, which sees them come into the new week on a 3-game win streak. They look to be pretty safe in the #5 spot at the moment but will be looking to keep pushing for the #4 seed. The Magic are as good as done and probably a loss or two away from being officially eliminated. This might prove to be one of the final nails in their coffin.