*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
NEW YORK KNICKS @ DETROIT PISTONS
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
East 1st Round – Game 4 (New York leads series 2-1)
Team Trends
- Knicks have won the 1st half in 9 straight road games vs. Pistons
- Pistons have won each of their 3 previous Game 4s vs. Knicks
- Over has hit in each of the Pistons’ last 4 playoff home games
- Pistons have covered the line in 7 straight home games vs. East opponents after a loss
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NYK | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
| DET | 44 | 38 | 22-19 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| NYK | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
| DET | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | 229.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NYK | OVER | |
| +2.5 | 216.5 |
The Pistons and Knicks meet again at Little Caesars Arena for Game 4 of their Eastern First Round series on Sunday afternoon, with the Knicks leading 2-1.
New York took control of the series with a 118-116 win in Game 3, powered by their dominance inside, outscoring Detroit 46-36 in the paint.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 30 points, 7 rebounds (tying his season high), and 9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 31 points and 8 boards. The Knicks have now won 9 of their last 12 games when Brunson scores 30 or more.
The Pistons, meanwhile, are still chasing their first home playoff win since 2008, having now lost eight straight postseason games at Little Caesars Arena.
PICK – NEW YORK +2.5
LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
West 1st Round – Game 4 (Minnesota leads series 2-1)
Team Trends
- Lakers have won the 1st half in 6 straight playoff games as underdogs
- Lakers have lost 8 straight playoff road games
- Over has hit in each of the Timberwolves’ last 4 playoff home games
- Timberwolves have covered the line in 8 of their last 9 Western Conference First Round games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 50 | 32 | 31-10 | 19-22 |
| MIN | 49 | 33 | 25-16 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| LAL | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | 225.6 |
| MIN | 114.3 | 109.3 | +5.0 | 223.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | OVER | |
| -2.5 | 208.5 |
The Timberwolves and Lakers meet again at Target Center for Game 4 of their Western First Round series on Sunday afternoon, with Minnesota holding a 2-1 series lead. The Timberwolves took Game 3 with a 116-104 win, extending their home winning streak over the Lakers to five games.
Minnesota dominated the paint, outscoring the Lakers 56-26, and capitalized on turnovers, finishing with a 28-13 advantage in points off mistakes. Anthony Edwards starred with 29 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 threes, while Jaden McDaniels matched his career high with 30 points.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 threes, but Los Angeles’ playoff road struggles continued, they have now lost eight straight postseason games away from home.
PICK – OVER 208.5 TOTAL POINTS
BOSTON CELTICS @ ORLANDO MAGIC
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
East 1st Round – Game 4 (Boston leads series 2-1)
Team Trends
- Home team has won the 1st quarter in each of the Celtics’ last 6 playoff games
- Celtics have won 11 straight road games following a loss
- Under has hit in 8 of the Celtics’ last 9 playoff games
- Magic have covered the line in 6 straight home games vs. Celtics
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 61 | 21 | 28-13 | 33-8 |
| ORL | 41 | 41 | 22-19 | 19-22 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| BOS | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | 223.5 |
| ORL | 105.4 | 105.5 | -0.1 | 210.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | |
| -6.5 | 196.5 |
The Magic and Boston will face off again at Kia Center for Game 4 of their Eastern First Round series, with Boston leading 2-1. Orlando grabbed a 95-93 win in Game 3 to extend their home winning streak over the Celtics to five games and stay alive in the series.
The Magic capitalized on Boston’s mistakes, outscoring them 26-8 in points off turnovers, and held a 16-10 edge in second chance points. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the way, combining for 61 points as Orlando secured its fourth straight playoff home victory.
Boston heads into Game 4 dealing with key injury concerns—Jrue Holiday remains out with a hamstring injury, while Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable with a knee issue.
PICK – OVER 196.5 TOTAL POINTS
INDIANA PACERS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
East 1st Round – Game 4 (Indiana leads series 2-1)
Team Trends
- Pacers have won the 1st half in 7 of last 8 playoff games vs. Bucks
- Home team has won 7 straight playoff games between the Pacers and Bucks
- Over has hit in 10 of the Bucks’ last 11 games as home favourites
- Pacers have failed to cover the line in 8 of last 9 Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 50 | 32 | 29-11 | 20-20 |
| MIL | 48 | 34 | 27-14 | 20-20 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| IND | 117.4 | 115.1 | +2.3 | 232.5 |
| MIL | 115.5 | 113.0 | +2.5 | 228.5 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIL | OVER | |
| -4.5 | 225.5 |
The Bucks and Pacers meet again at Fiserv Forum for Game 4 of their Eastern First Round series, with Indiana holding a 2-1 lead. Milwaukee kept themselves in the fight with a 117-101 win in Game 3, extending their home winning streak over the Pacers to four games.
The Bucks made the most of Indiana’s mistakes, outscoring them 22-13 in points off turnovers, and also had the edge at the free throw line, shooting 81.8% compared to the Pacers’ 76.9%. Gary Trent Jr. was outstanding, dropping a season-high 37 points and tying a franchise playoff record with nine threes, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 28 points.
Milwaukee has now won three of their last four playoff home games, while Indiana’s playoff road struggles continued, losing seven of their last eight away from home in the postseason.
PICK – MILWAUKEE -4.5
