The SportsLine Projection Model has picks for Sunday's NBA games between Knicks-Wizards, Celtics-Timberwolves and Raptors-Suns. It recommends Knicks -19.5, over 219.5 points for Celtics-Timberwolves and Raptors -2.5. The model simulates each game 10,000 times.
The NBA regular season nears its end, with key late-season matchups on Sunday. According to CBS Sports, the SportsLine Projection Model, which has gone 42-20 on top-rated NBA spread picks since last season, targets three games for bets at DraftKings Sportsbook. New users can access $200 in bonus bets after a $5 wager using the latest promo code. A parlay of the three picks offers +561 odds. For Knicks vs. Wizards, the model picks New York -19.5 at -115 odds, projecting a cover in 67% of simulations. Washington enters on a 15-game losing streak with the second-worst record in the league. The Knicks have won five straight and pursue the Eastern Conference No. 2 seed, though Josh Hart is questionable with a knee issue. In Celtics vs. Timberwolves, the pick is over 219.5 points at -115 odds, hitting in 68% of simulations. Boston sits second in the East, while Minnesota holds sixth in the West after reaching the conference finals from that spot last year. The teams combined for at least 230 points in their previous two meetings, including Minnesota's 119-115 home win on November 29 last year. For Raptors vs. Suns, Toronto -2.5 at -112 odds covers in 56% of simulations. Phoenix faces a play-in tournament spot with six players out, while Toronto pushes for a top-six East position and is relatively healthier. The model has generated over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on top NBA picks over eight-plus seasons.