NBA Picks & Analysis - All 10 Games - Tuesday, April 8th
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Hawks +3.5 (-105) | Magic -3.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Hawks +135 | Magic -160
Total: 225.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Magic have a healthier roster and home-court advantage. I think the Magic should be able to defend enough to slow the Hawks down and take this one.
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Bet: Magic -3.5 - might want to wait to see how the game starts and watch live bettting.
Over/Under Bet: Under 225.0 (-110)
Player Props: No Bets.
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Bulls +12.0 (-115) | Cavaliers -12.0 (-105)
Moneyline: Bulls +430 | Cavaliers -625
Total: 239.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Bulls are on a three-game winning streak but face a tough challenge against the Cavaliers, who have a strong home record, and the Bulls are resting Coby White who has been carrying the scoring load lately. Chicago's Nikola Vucevic is questionable (right calf soreness) also. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell will be out due to a left ankle sprain.
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Spread Bet: No Bet.
Over/Under Bet: Under 239.5 (-110)
Player Props: Josh Giddey - Under 22.5 Points, Max Strus - Under 4.5 Rebs (+110)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Grizzlies -14.0 (-110) | Hornets +14.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Grizzlies -1100 | Hornets +650
Total: 229.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Hornets are pretty much looking to lose this game and it seems not even playing key players more than 30 mins (see Bridges). The Grizzlies are aiming to solidify their playoff positioning but just have not been good lately. It’s hard to like a side here.
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Spread Bet: No Bet.
Over/Under Bet: Over 229.5 (-110)
Player Props: Seth Curry - Over 8.5 Points
Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Wizards +18.5 (-115) | Pacers -18.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Wizards +1000 | Pacers -2200
Total: 240.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Wizards are also looking to tank and play some of the worst defense you’ll see in the NBA. The Pacers should clean up here in this mismatch, but I don’t think I can take 18.5 points. It’s also going to be hard to find player bets knowing a blowout is likely coming. One guy I’m interested in on the upside is Jordan Poole, just in case this turns into a shoot out.
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Spread Bet: Wizards +6 1st Q
Over/Under Bet: Over 238 (-110)
Player Bets: Jordan Poole - Over 16.5 Points, Tyrese Haliburton - Over 17.5 Points
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Spread: Celtics +1.0 (-115) | Knicks -1.0 (-105)
Moneyline: Celtics -105 | Knicks -115
Total: 222.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Celtics have several players listed as questionable, including Jayson Tatum (left ankle sprain) and Kristaps Porziņģis (illness). The Knicks have a more stable lineup and home-court advantage, but the Knicks always get beaten down by good teams and specifically by the Celtics.
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Bet: Celtics ML EVEN
Over/Under Bet: No Bet
Player Props: Derrick White - Over 23.5 PRA, OG Anunoby - Over 17.5 Points, Jalen Brunson - Under 24.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Spread: Pelicans +3.0 (-115) | Nets -3.0 (-105)
Moneyline: Pelicans +120 | Nets -140
Total: 214.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Pelicans are without most of their players and the Nets have been running with backups for awhile. Good luck making a pick for this game!
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Spread Bet: No Bet.
Over/Under Bet: Over 214.0 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Spread: Lakers +14.5 (-105) | Thunder -14.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Lakers +650 | Thunder -1100
Total: 226.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Lakers have several key players listed as questionable, including LeBron James (groin strain) and Luka Doncic (groin strain). The Thunder, with a healthier roster and strong home performance, are heavily favored, and they just took a loss to the Lakers so I expect them to be highly motivated. The spread is indicating to me that Lebron or Luka might be out.
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Spread Bet: Thunder — but look for better value live.
Over/Under Bet: Under 226.0 (-110)
Player Props: SGA - Over 31.5 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Spread: Timberwolves -5.0 (-110) | Bucks +5.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Timberwolves -200 | Bucks +170
Total: 222.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable and big news that Bobby Portis will be back. Dame is still out. The Timberwolves are coming in healthy. I’m expecting a close competitive game here with the Bucks usually showing up at home.
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Spread Bet: Bucks +5.5
Over/Under Bet: Over 222.5 (-110)
Player Props: Anthony Edwards - Over 26.5 Points
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Spread: Warriors -8.5 (-115) | Suns +8.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Warriors -360 | Suns +280
Total: 227.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis: The Suns are just relying on Devin Booker who is super hot as the primary scorer right now. The Warriors, aiming to improve their playoff seeding, have a healthier roster and home-court advantage. Warriors should take care of business.
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Spread Bet: Warriors -8.5 — this is a pretty big number but I think the Warriors should be able to handle the Suns.
Over/Under Bet: Over 227.0 (-110)
Player Props: Devin Booker - Over 29.5 Points, Brandin Podziemski - Over 14.5 Points
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Spread: Spurs +12.5 (-110) | Clippers -12.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Spurs +525 | Clippers -800
Total: 227.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Spurs are rolling with their younger guys plus Chris Paul and not much down low. The Clippers may rest Kawhi Leonard, but even without him, they have enough depth and experience to take care of business at home. San Antonio has struggled to stay competitive on the road, and this should be another tough night for them — expecting Zubac to kill them down low.
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Spread Bet: Clippers -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Under 227.0 (-110)
Player Props: Zubac - Over 16.5 Points
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