NBA – Tonight’s Best NBA Picks – Thur, 10th April

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*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

Team Trends:

  • Knicks have won 8 straight road games vs. the Pistons.
  • Knicks have covered in 6 of their last 7 games.
  • Knicks have won the 1st quarter in 10 straight.
  • Overs have hit in the last 4 Knicks vs. Pistons matchups.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NYK 50 29 27-13 23-16
DET 43 36 21-18 22-18

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
NYK 116.1 111.8 +4.3 227.9
DET 115.2 113.2 +2.0 228.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NYK OVER DET
+4.5 227.5 115-106
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Player Props:

  • Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Pistons’ last 6 games.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has made 2+ threes in 8 of his last 9 vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has made 2+ threes in 5 straight vs. the Knicks.
  • Cade Cunningham has 9+ assists in 10 straight home games vs. East teams.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has a double-double in 10 straight.
  • Jalen Brunson has 10+ assists in 2 straight vs. the Pistons.
  • Mikal Bridges has 4+ assists in 7 of the Knicks’ last 8 games.
  • Jalen Brunson has 31+ points in 5 of his last 6 vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has 25+ points in 8 of his last 9 as a favourite.
  • Ausar Thompson has 15+ points in 3 straight.
  • Mikal Bridges has 20+ points in 2 straight vs. the Pistons.
  • KAT has 25+ points in 5 of the Knicks’ last 6 vs. winning teams.
  • Jalen Duren has 15+ points in 6 straight vs. East opponents.
  • Tobias Harris has 8+ rebounds in 3 straight vs. the Knicks.
  • Jalen Duren has 13+ rebounds in 3 straight home games vs. East opponents.
  • Ausar Thompson has 4+ assists in 3 straight.

Shaping as a potential first-round playoff preview, the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons will face off at Little Caesars Arena.

This is the fourth meeting of the season, with Detroit holding a 2-1 series lead after a 124-119 win on January 13.

The Pistons blew an 18-point lead in a 127-117 home loss to Sacramento despite Cade Cunningham’s 35-point effort. Detroit will now look to improve on their strong 11-1 run in conference play.

New York is coming off a 119-117 overtime loss to Boston at Madison Square Garden, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 34-point, 14-rebound performance and Jalen Brunson’s 27 points and 10 assists. Josh Hart and OG Anunoby remain sidelined.

PICK – NEW YORK +4.5

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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS @ INDIANA PACERS

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

  • Pacers have failed to cover in 9 straight games vs. East opponents after a win.
  • Pacers have won 12 of their last 13 home games.
  • Overs have hit in the Pacers’ last 5 home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 63 16 34-6 29-10
IND 48 31 28-10 19-20

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
CLE 122.3 112.3 +10.0 234.6
IND 117.3 115.0 +2.3 232.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
IND UNDER IND
-9.5 231.5 114-112
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Player Stats:

Player Props:

  • Myles Turner has made 3+ threes in 5 of his last 6 as a favourite.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has 12+ assists in 4 of his last 5 vs. the Cavs.
  • Pascal Siakam has 20+ points in 7 straight home games vs. Central Division teams.
  • Haliburton has 16+ points in 16 of his last 17 home games.
  • Siakam has 6+ rebounds in 12 straight home games vs. Central teams.
  • Turner has 8+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 home games.
  • Andrew Nembhard has 4+ assists in 8 of his last 9 vs. the Cavs.
  • Nembhard has 16+ points in 3 straight vs. winning teams.
  • Aaron Nesmith has 4+ rebounds in 5 straight vs. the Cavs.

Ranked first and fourth in the East, the Cavaliers and Pacers will meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

This marks their third matchup of the season, with the road team winning each of the first two games.

Indiana is coming off a 104-98 comeback win over Washington at home, led by Pascal Siakam’s 24 points and 10 rebounds on 11-19 shooting. The Pacers have now won seven straight home games in conference play.

Cleveland last defeated Chicago 135-113 at Rocket Arena behind Evan Mobley’s 21-point, 12-rebound, seven-assist effort and Darius Garland’s 28 points. However, both Mobley and Garland, along with Donovan Mitchell, are out for this matchup.

PICK – UNDER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS

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ATLANTA HAWKS @ BROOKLYN NETS

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Team Trends:

  • Nets have won 6 straight home games vs. the Hawks.
  • Nets have covered in 13 straight as underdogs vs. the Hawks.
  • Overs have hit in the Hawks’ last 5 games as favourites.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 37 42 20-19 17-22
BKN 26 53 12-27 14-26

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
ATL 117.9 119.7 -1.8 237.6
BKN 105.2 111.9 -6.7 217.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BKN OVER ATL
+13.5 229.5 133-109
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Player Props:

  • Trae Young has 12+ assists in 8 of his last 9 as a favourite.
  • Trendon Watford has 4+ assists in 4 straight home games.
  • Ziaire Williams has 10+ points in 12 of his last 13 vs. East teams.
  • Trae Young has 28+ points in 8 of his last 9 vs. the Nets.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has 20+ points in 3 straight vs. losing teams.
  • Keon Johnson has 10+ points in 14 of his last 16 as a home dog.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 13+ points in 6 of his last 7 home games vs. losing teams.
  • Dyson Daniels has 6+ rebounds in 12 of his last 15 as a favourite.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has 12+ rebounds in 3 straight vs. losing teams.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 10+ rebounds in 6 of his last 9 vs. the Hawks.

Entering the final game of a four-game homestand, the Nets will host the Hawks at Barclays Center.

These teams have already met twice this season, with each side winning on its home court. The Nets’ 122-114 victory earlier this year extended their home winning streak vs. the Hawks to six.

Brooklyn recently beat New Orleans 119-114 at this venue without Cameron Johnson (out), snapping a five-game home skid. The Nets have now dropped 20 of their last 25 games without Johnson in the lineup.

Atlanta is coming off a 119-112 loss to Orlando on Tuesday despite Onyeka Okongwu’s 30 points (equal-career-high), 14 rebounds, and three steals, along with Trae Young’s 28-point, 10-assist performance. The Hawks have lost four of five and are at risk of falling to ninth in the East.

PICK – OVER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Team Trends:

  • Bucks’ last 9 games as home favourites have gone over.
  • Bucks have won both halves in 4 straight home games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Pelicans have lost 12 straight vs. East teams with winning records.
  • Pelicans have failed to cover in 15 of their last 20 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NO 21 58 14-25 7-33
MIL 45 34 25-14 19-20

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
NO 110.0 118.7 -8.7 228.7
MIL 114.8 112.7 +2.1 227.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER MIL
-15.5 221.5 136-111
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Player Props:

  • Brook Lopez has made 2+ threes in 6 straight vs. West teams.
  • Ryan Rollins has made 2+ threes in 5 of the last 6 as a favourite.
  • Ryan Rollins has 4+ assists in 4 straight home games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 10+ assists in 4 straight.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 30+ points in 8 straight vs. the Pelicans.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 13+ rebounds in 3 straight.

Entering the final game of a four-game homestand, the Nets will host the Hawks at Barclays Center.

These teams have already met twice this season, with each side winning on its home court. The Nets’ 122-114 victory earlier this year extended their home winning streak vs. the Hawks to six.

Brooklyn recently beat New Orleans 119-114 at this venue without Cameron Johnson (out), snapping a five-game home skid. The Nets have now dropped 20 of their last 25 games without Johnson in the lineup.

Atlanta is coming off a 119-112 loss to Orlando on Tuesday despite Onyeka Okongwu’s 30 points (equal-career-high), 14 rebounds, and three steals, along with Trae Young’s 28-point, 10-assist performance. The Hawks have lost four of five and are at risk of falling to ninth in the Eastern Conference.

PICK – OVER 221.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Team Trends:

  • Grizzlies have failed to cover in their last 10 home games vs. winning teams.
  • Road team has won each of the Grizzlies’ last 6 games.
  • Timberwolves’ last 6 of 7 road games have gone under.
  • Grizzlies have lost the first half in 7 of their last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 46 33 23-16 23-17
MEM 47 32 25-14 22-18

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
MIN 113.9 109.4 +4.5 223.3
MEM 121.7 116.8 +4.9 238.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER MIN
-1.5 232.5 141-125
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Player Props:

  • Desmond Bane has made 3+ threes in 4 straight vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Ja Morant has 7+ assists in 10 straight home games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Ja Morant has 26+ points in 9 of his last 10 appearances.
  • Ja Morant has 4+ rebounds in 14 straight vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Julius Randle has 6+ assists in 9 of his last 10 vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Julius Randle has 20+ points in 7 of his last 8 road games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Julius Randle has 8+ rebounds in 7 straight vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Anthony Edwards has 25+ points in 5 straight.
  • Rudy Gobert has 15+ points in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has 12+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 33+ points in 3 of his last 4 vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Naz Reid has 19+ points in 4 straight vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Zach Edey has 16+ rebounds in 3 of his last 4 games.

With both teams battling for a top-six spot in the West, the Timberwolves and Grizzlies will clash at FedExForum.

This marks their third meeting of the season, with the Grizzlies holding a 2-0 lead after wins both home and away—Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 28.5 points and 9.5 rebounds across those games.

Memphis is coming off a 124-100 win over Charlotte at Spectrum Center, powered by Ja Morant’s 28 points and eight assists, along with Zach Edey’s 17-point, 19-rebound, three-steal effort. The Grizzlies have dropped six of their last seven games in conference play.

Minnesota, meanwhile, suffered a collapse in Tuesday’s 110-103 loss at Milwaukee, squandering a 24-point lead and snapping a five-game win streak in the process.

PICK – MINNESOTA -1.5

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