🏀NBA Picks & Analysis – Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Celtics +5.5 (-110) | Magic -5.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Celtics +175 | Magic -210
Total: 206.5 (O -115, U -105)
Analysis:
Boston has already locked in playoff positioning and may rest key players. Orlando, fighting for seeding, comes in healthy and motivated. Expect a strong defensive effort from the Magic to slow down Boston’s rhythm.
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Spread Bet: No bet. Too many variables with guys sitting or not sitting.
Over/Under Bet: Under 206.5
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: 76ers -1.5 (-115) | Wizards +1.5 (-105)
Moneyline: 76ers -125 | Wizards +105
Total: 225.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Philly is resting multiple starters while the Wizards are still without key scorers. Both teams are in a rebuild phase and both teams seem to want to lose.
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Spread Bet: No bet.
Over/Under Bet: Under 225.5 (-110)
Player Props: Justin Edwards - Under 13.5 Points
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Spread: Hornets +9.0 (-105) | Raptors -9.0 (-115)
Moneyline: Hornets +315 | Raptors -420
Total: 217.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Both teams are out of contention and giving extended minutes to younger players, but the key difference here is the Raptors are trotting out their starters for the final home game. Toronto has the edge at home and should handle business.
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Spread Bet: Raptors -8 (already booked last night)
Over/Under Bet: Over 217.0 (-110)
Player Props: Miles Bridges - Under 30.5 PRA, RJ Barrett - Over 18.5 Points
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Spread: Lakers -3.5 (-110) | Mavericks +3.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Lakers -165 | Mavericks +140
Total: 229.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Lakers are pushing hard to avoid for playoff positioning while Dallas is trying to make the bottom of the playoffs. I think the Lakers even without rest are just much better here, but I expect AD to have a decent game. His line is just so high already. Also assuming Luka will show up well but he’s at 31.5 points.
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Spread Bet: Lakers -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Over 229.0 (-110)
Player Props: Austin Reeves - Over 20.5 Points
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Spread: Heat -1.5 (-110) | Bulls +1.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Heat -125 | Bulls +105
Total: 227.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Bulls have been frisky at home and on a hot run, but Miami’s playoff-tested core and consistent defense make them a reliable road bet. Hard to feel out what sort of pace the game will be played at, with both teams wanting to play at opposite pace. I lean Bulls here.
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Spread Bet: Bulls ML +105
Over/Under Bet: Over 227.5 (-110)
Player Props: Coby White - Over 22.5 Points, Bam Adebayo - Over 21.5 +105, Josh Giddey Triple Double (small bet) +350
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Spread: Blazers -6.5 (-110) | Jazz +6.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Blazers -245 | Jazz +205
Total: 229.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
This is a matchup of two tanking teams giving minutes to developmental players. The Blazers have slightly more structure and offensive options here to get the job done. I don’t see why this spread is so close.
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Spread Bet: Blazers -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Over 229.5 (-110)
Player Props: None - staying away
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Spread: Nuggets -3.0 (-110) | Kings +3.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Nuggets -160 | Kings +135
Total: 234.0 (O -115, U -105)
Analysis:
Denver is rounding into form and still playing for seeding. Sacramento can score in bunches but struggles against bigger frontcourts like Denver’s. Expect Jokic to dominate the tempo.
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Spread Bet: No Bet.
Over/Under Bet: Over 232.0 (-105)
Player Props: Zach LaVine - Over 22.5 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Spread: Thunder -9.5 (-110) | Suns +9.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Thunder -420 | Suns +315
Total: 226.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
OKC is pretty locked into the #1 seed and the Suns seem like they’re quitting for the year. OKC should easily handle business.
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Spread Bet: Thunder -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Under 226.5 (-110)
Player Props: No bet
Small parlay: Booker Pts Over + Thunder -9.5 + Under 226.5
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Spread: Spurs +16.5 (-110) | Warriors -16.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Spurs +850 | Warriors -1800
Total: 231.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Golden State is in must-win mode and gets a soft landing with the depleted Spurs. The Warriors should control and dominate but the Spurs fight hard in the first half and should keep it closer early on.
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Spread Bet: Spurs +10 First Half
Over/Under Bet: Under 231.5 (-110)
Player Props: Brandin Podziemski - Over 15.5 Points
Houston Rockets vs. L.A. Clippers
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Spread: Rockets +8.5 (-115) | Clippers -8.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Rockets +265 | Clippers -330
Total: 219.5 (O -115, U -105)
Analysis:
The Clippers are playing for playoff seeding while the Rockets are locked into the 2nd spot, which explains the spread. Overall, I would just stay away. The Rockets are not the type of team to just lay down so if we look to play a side here, I’d probably play the Rockets more so.
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Spread Bet: Rockets +8.5 (-115)
Over/Under Bet: Over 219.5 (-115)
Player Props: Staying away.
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