Best NBA Bets Today – Monday, March 17, 2025

Here are the best NBA bets today for Monday, March 17, 2025. FTN is home to the tools, research, models, data, and experts you need to become a smarter sports bettor.

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NBA Best Bets Today (March 17, 2025)

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 Assists

-135, DraftKings

Bet by Sam Choudhury

• At least 3 assists in 34 out of 59 (57.6%) games, averaging 3.1 assists per game.
• At least 3 assists in 32 out of 53 (60.4%) games with OG Anunoby, averaging 3.2 assists per game.
• At least 3 assists in four out of five (80.0%) games without Jalen Brunson (out), recording 2 in the only miss, averaging 3.2 assists per game.
• Four assists on six potential assists in the only game without Brunson at home (Jan. 1).
• At least 4 assists in two out of three (66.7%) career games against Miami at home, averaging 3.0 assists on 6.7 potential assists.

Zion Williamson Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists

-128, FanDuel

Bet by Sam Choudhury

• At least 11 rebounds and assists in 17 out of 28 (60.7%) games, averaging 7.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.
• At least 11 rebounds and assists in 15 out of 24 (62.5%) games without Herbert Jones (out), averaging 7.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.
• At least 11 rebounds and assists in 14 out of 22 (63.6%) games without Dejounte Murray (out).
• At least 11 rebounds and assists in 14 out of 21 (66.7%) games without Kelly Olynyk, averaging 7.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
• At least 12 rebounds and assists in nine out of 11 (81.8%) games at home, averaging 8.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.
• At least 12 rebounds and assists in six out of seven (85.7%) games at home without Brandon Boston Jr. (out), averaging 9.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
• At least 12 rebounds and assists in seven out of eight (87.5%) games at home without Murray, averaging 8.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
• At least 12 rebounds and assists in nine out of 10 (90.0%) games at home without Murphy, averaging 8.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game.
• At least 13 rebounds and assists in both games without Yves Missi, averaging 11.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
• At least 13 rebounds and assists in both career games against Detroit, averaging 8.5 rebounds on 13.5 chances and 5.5 assists on 12.0 potential assists.

Devin Vassell 20+ Points + Assists

-135, DraftKings

Bet by Sam Chouhdury

• At least 20 points and assists in 26 out of 51 (51.0%) games, including each of the last four.
• At least 20 points and assists in 17 out of 32 (53.1%) games without De’Aaron Fox (out).
• At least 20 points and assists in eight out of 15 (53.3%) games with Bismack Biyombo, including each of the last four.
• At least 24 points and assists in seven out of 13 (53.8%) games without Fox on the road, averaging 17.5 points on 15.0 shots and 3.7 assists per game.
• At least 20 points and assists in 17 out of 27 (63.0%) games without Charles Bassey (out), including each of the last four, averaging 17.4 points on 14.4 shots and 3.2 assists per game.
• At least 20 points and assists in eight out of 12 (66.7%) games without Bassey and Victor Wembanyama (out), including each of the last four, averaging 18.4 points on 15.3 shots and 3.1 assists per game.
• At least 20 points and assists in nine out of 12 (75.0%) games without Bassey and Fox, averaging 18.1 points on 14.4 shots and 3.4 assists per game.
• At least 23 points and assists in both games without Bassey, Fox and Wembanyama, averaging 22.0 points on 16.5 shots and 2.0 assists per game.
• At least 20 points and assists in five out of six (83.3%) career games against the Lakers without Wembanyama.
• At least 20 points and assists in all five career games playing 20-plus minutes against the Lakers without Wembanyama, averaging 18.6 points on 15.8 shots and 2.6 assists on 5.4 potential assists.
• The Lakers allow the eighth-most assists and eighth-most points plus assists to opposing shooting guards. 

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