Wednesday has just over one-third of the league in action as the second week of March 2026 reaches its midpoint. It features 6 contests on a light NBA slate with start times ranging from 7:30 PM ET to 10:30 PM ET.
Can the Cavaliers cover the 3.5-point spread as road favorites against the Magic? Will the Timberwolves cover on the road against the Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood? I’ll make picks for both contests below. Read on for our Wednesday NBA Best Bets March 11 article.
NBA Best Bet: Orlando Magic +3.5 over Cleveland Cavaliers
I like Orlando here. The Magic are in prime position to cover the 3.5-point spread as home underdogs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Orlando is riding a massive wave of momentum, going a perfect 4-0 straight up in their last 4 games overall.
They have also been a highly reliable bet recently, posting a profitable 6-3-1 ATS mark in their last 10 games overall. Backed by a raucous home crowd and a physical defense that should disrupt Cleveland’s rhythm, expect the red-hot Magic to keep this game tight down to the wire—with a chance to win it outright at the end.
Final score projection: ORLANDO MAGIC 108, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 106.
NBA Best Bet: Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 over Minnesota Timberwolves
I’d take the Clippers in this contest. Los Angeles is well-positioned to cover the 1.5-point spread as home favorites against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Back at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers boast a solid 16-14 ATS record as the home team and a profitable 22-17 ATS mark in conference games this season.
L.A. has also consistently thrived in this specific scheduling spot, going 20-11 ATS after a win and an impressive 22-14 ATS when playing on one day of rest in 2025-26. Expect Los Angeles to capitalize on their situational advantages and to comfortably cover the small number.
Final score projection: LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 114, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 109.
Wednesday NBA Best Bets March 11
- Orlando Magic +3.5
- Los Angeles Clippers -1.5
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