Opening NBA point spreads for March 9 schedule

Monday’s NBA schedule is light with only three games on tap. There is significant injury news that significantly affects the schedule, as Giannis Antetokounmpo is out due to a knee injury. As a result, the 53-11 Bucks are rare underdogs. Here’s an early look at the initial spreads and point totals on DraftKings Sportsbook for Monday:

Charlotte Hornets (+4.5) at Atlanta Hawks (O/U 225)
Milwaukee Bucks (+2) at Denver Nuggets (O/U 222.5)
Toronto Raptors (+4.5) at Utah Jazz (O/U 223.5)

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