🏀NBA Picks Today - Wednesday, 4/23
Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM PT
📍 Location: TD Garden (Boston)
Spread: Magic +10.5 (-105) | Celtics -10.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Magic +390 | Celtics -550
Total: 196.5 (O -110, U -110)
📊 Series: Celtics lead 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
Boston took Game 1 behind a huge outing from Derrick White, who poured in 30 points, while the bench, led by Payton Pritchard, added timely support. Jayson Tatum is questionable with a wrist injury, which could shift the dynamic for Game 2. Porziņģis had a quiet offensive game but anchored the defense well.
Orlando got 36 points and 11 rebounds from Paolo Banchero in the opener, while Franz Wagner added 23. Despite the high-scoring efforts, the Magic couldn’t overcome turnovers and a poor bench showing. They’ll need more help from their supporting cast to avoid going down 0-2.
It looks like Tatum might sit so I’m thinking we have a low scoring game and Jaylen Brown shows up to carry the load.
Key Trends:
Celtics are 8–2 without Tatum this season.
Magic have beaten Boston twice this season when Tatum was inactive.
Total points in Game 1: 189.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Magic +10.5
Total Bet: No Bet
Player Props:
Jaylen Brown Over 22.5 Points
Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
Spread: Heat +12.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -12.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Heat +475 | Cavaliers -700
Total: 212.0 (O -110, U -110)
📊 Series: Cavaliers lead 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
Cleveland exploded offensively in Game 1, dropping 121 points behind 85 combined from Garland, Mitchell, and Jerome. The team shot over 55% and dominated from beyond the arc, burying Miami’s perimeter defense.
Miami was competitive early but ran out of gas. Herro and Adebayo combined for half of the team’s shot attempts and need help. They attempted only 12 free throws all game — not enough to offset Cleveland’s scoring efficiency. Miami’s depth is an issue with Rozier and Love still sidelined.
I think Miami keeps this game tighter today.
Key Trends:
Cavaliers are 33–8 at home this season.
Heat are just 3–7 ATS in their last 10 games as double-digit underdogs.
Game 1 total: 221
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Heat +12.5
Total Bet: Under 212.0
Player Props:
Bam Adebayo Over 9.5 Rebounds
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
Spread: Warriors +3.5 (-110) | Rockets -3.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Warriors +140 | Rockets -165
Total: 205.0 (O -110, U -110)
📊 Series: Warriors lead 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
Golden State gritted out a defensive Game 1 win, holding the Rockets to under 40% shooting. Curry was dialed in, finishing with 31 points and getting solid help from Jimmy Butler. The Warriors forced 14 turnovers and held Houston to just 85 points — their lowest of the season.
Houston will need more from Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, who struggled big time. Alperen Şengün carried the load but had little help. The Rockets need to hit shots or it’ll be a long series.
It seems like this will just be another very tight defensive game. The Rockets just need to hit shots and they should be able to take this one.
Key Trends:
Warriors have covered in 5 of their last 6 games.
Rockets are 2–5 ATS in their last 7 at home.
Game 1 total: 180
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: No Bet.
Total Bet: Under 205.0
Player Props:
Moses Moody Under 13.5 PRA
Tigers ML
Giants ML
Phillies ML
Yankees ML