NBA – Tonight’s Best NBA Picks – Thurs, 3rd 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.

ORLANDO MAGIC @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • All of the last 11 games between the Magic and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone over.
  • The Magic have won their last 9 games vs. the Wizards.
  • The Magic have won both halves in their last 3 games vs. the Wizards.
  • The Magic have covered in their last 6 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 37 40 20-19 17-21
WSH 17 59 8-30 9-28

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
ORL 105.0 105.7 -0.7 210.7
WSH 108.7 120.8 -12.1 229.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER ORL
-13.5 212.5 109-97
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Carlton Carrington has made 2+ threes in the Wizards’ last 4 games as underdogs.
  • Carlton Carrington has 6+ assists in the Wizards’ last 4 games as underdogs.
  • Paolo Banchero has 6+ assists in 3 of the Magic’s last 4 road games vs. the Wizards.
  • Paolo Banchero has 30+ points in 5 of his last 6 road games vs. Southeast teams.
  • Paolo Banchero has 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Magic’s last 6 road games.
  • Franz Wagner has 4+ assists in the Magic’s last 5 games as road favourites.
  • Franz Wagner has 20+ points in the Magic’s last 12 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Franz Wagner has 8 rebounds in the Magic’s last 3 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 10+ points in 9 of his last 10 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 11+ rebounds in 4 of the Magic’s last 5 games vs. Southeast teams.
  • Jordan Poole has 21+ points in 3 of his last 4 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has 11+ points in 4 of his last 5 road games.

The Wizards close out a five-game homestand against the Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena.

Orlando has won the first three games of this season series, extending its win streak over Washington to nine.

The Wizards are coming off a 116-111 upset win over Sacramento, ending a five-game home losing streak.

The Magic took down San Antonio 116-105 on Tuesday, led by Paolo Banchero’s 24 points and 10 rebounds and Franz Wagner’s 24 points and seven assists. Orlando has now won five straight road games in conference play as they continue to chase top seeding in the Eastern play-in tournament.

PICK – OVER 212.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MILWAUKEE BUCKS @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The 76ers have failed to cover in their last 8 games.
  • The 76ers have lost their last 19 games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • The Bucks’ last 4 games have gone over.
  • The Bucks have won both halves in their last 3 games vs. the 76ers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 41 34 25-14 16-20
PHI 23 53 12-25 11-28

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
MIL 114.7 112.9 +1.8 227.6
PHI 109.6 115.7 -6.1 225.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER MIL
-12.0 226.5 126-113
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Quentin Grimes has made 3+ threes in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Quentin Grimes has 25+ points in 9 of his last 11 games.
  • Guerschon Yabusele has 3+ assists in each of his last 4 games with the 76ers as underdogs.
  • Guerschon Yabusele has 7+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 30+ points in his last 5 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 12+ rebounds in the Bucks’ last 9 road games vs. the 76ers.
  • Taurean Prince has 10+ points in each of his last 5 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Brook Lopez has 21+ points in the Bucks’ last 3 road games.
  • Brook Lopez has 6+ rebounds in 7 of the Bucks’ last 8 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Justin Edwards has 17+ points in 7 of the 76ers’ last 9 games.
  • Adem Bona has 6+ rebounds in each of his last 7 games.

The Bucks and 76ers meet for the fourth time this season at Wells Fargo Center.

Milwaukee has taken the first three matchups, pushing its win streak vs. Philadelphia to seven games.

The 76ers are coming off a 105-91 loss to New York at Madison Square Garden, despite a 26-point, three-steal performance from Quentin Grimes. Philadelphia has now dropped 19 straight in conference play.

Milwaukee beat Phoenix 133-123 on Tuesday, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 37 points, 11 assists, and three steals (equal-season-high) on 12-18 shooting. Ryan Rollins added a career-high 23 points, and Brook Lopez chipped in 22 points and six assists (equal-season-high). The Bucks are now 7-1 in their last eight when Antetokounmpo dishes 10+ assists.

PICK – MILWAUKEE -12.0

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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ BROOKLYN NETS

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Nets’ last 8 games vs. Western Conference teams have gone over.
  • The Nets have lost their last 6 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • The Nets have lost the 1st half in their last 6 games.
  • The road team has covered in the Nets’ last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 44 32 23-16 21-16
BKN 25 51 11-25 14-26

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
MIN 114.2 109.6 +4.6 223.8
BKN 105.2 111.8 -6.6 217.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN OVER MIN
-12.5 215.5 105-90
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PLAYER TRENDS

Player Stats:

  • Donte DiVincenzo has made 3+ threes in his last 5 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Mike Conley has made 2+ threes in his last 7 road games vs. the Nets.
  • Anthony Edwards has 4+ assists in his last 8 road games.
  • Rudy Gobert has 15+ points in the Timberwolves’ last 5 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has 12+ rebounds in the Timberwolves’ last 4 games.
  • Julius Randle has 25+ points in the Timberwolves’ last 3 games.
  • Julius Randle has 8+ rebounds in his last 5 games vs. losing Nets teams.
  • Keon Johnson has 10+ points in the Nets’ last 9 home games vs. winning teams.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 11+ points in the Nets’ last 3 games vs. winning Timberwolves teams.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 9+ rebounds in 3 of the Nets’ last 4 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Jalen Wilson has 4+ rebounds in the Nets’ last 4 games.

Meeting for the first time this season, the Timberwolves and Nets will clash Thursday night at Barclays Center.

Minnesota swept last season’s series, including a narrow 96-94 road win.

Brooklyn is coming off a 113-109 upset over Dallas at American Airlines Center, led by D’Angelo Russell’s 18-point, 11-assist effort in the absence of Cameron Johnson (out). The win snapped a six-game losing skid to the Mavericks.

Minnesota overcame a 16-point deficit to edge Denver 140-139 in double overtime on Tuesday. Anthony Edwards led with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and five triples, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added a season-high 26 points, eight boards and eight assists. Julius Randle chipped in 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The Timberwolves are 8-1 in their last nine when Edwards, Alexander-Walker and Randle combine for 60+ points.

PICK – MINNESOTA -12.5

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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ MIAMI HEAT

Kaseya Center, Miami, FL

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have lost 7 of their last 8 games.
  • Their last 5 games vs. teams on a back-to-back have gone under.
  • The Heat have won both halves in their last 6 games.
  • The Heat have covered the line in their last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 44 32 25-14 19-18
MIA 35 41 18-19 16-22

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
MEM 122.0 117.3 +4.7 239.3
MIA 109.8 109.8 0.0 219.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA UNDER MEM
+5.5 227.5 110-108
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PLAYER TRENDS

Player Stats:

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has made 2+ threes in the Grizzlies’ last 7 games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 20+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 4 games.
  • Ja Morant has 6+ assists in his last 7 games as a favourite.
  • Ja Morant has 28+ points in his last 4 games vs. losing teams.
  • Ja Morant has 4+ rebounds in his last 5 games vs. teams on a back-to-back.
  • Desmond Bane has 4+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 8 road games.
  • Desmond Bane has 16+ points in his last 8 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Desmond Bane has 7+ rebounds in his last 6 games vs. teams on a back-to-back.
  • Tyler Herro has 7 assists in 4 of the Heat’s last 5 games vs. Western teams.
  • Tyler Herro has 25+ points in the Heat’s last 4 games.
  • Bam Adebayo has 4+ assists in the Heat’s last 4 games.
  • Bam Adebayo has 10+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. the Grizzlies.

Here’s a refined and trimmed version of your write-up:

On the second leg of a back-to-back, the Heat will host the Grizzlies at Kaseya Center.

It’s their second meeting this season, with Memphis taking the first 125-91 on March 15 behind Desmond Bane’s 22-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Miami is coming off a 124-103 upset over Boston at TD Garden, led by Tyler Herro’s 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists, again playing without Andrew Wiggins. The win pushed Miami’s streak to six straight.

Memphis fell 134-125 to Golden State at FedExForum on Tuesday, despite Ja Morant’s 36 points and season-high five triples. The Grizzlies have now dropped seven of their last eight and are sliding toward the play-in zone.

PICK – MIAMI +5.5

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ TORONTO RAPTORS

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Trail Blazers have covered in their last 9 road games vs. losing Eastern teams.
  • The Trail Blazers have won 8 of their last 10 games vs. the Raptors.
  • 5 of the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games have gone over.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost the 1st quarter in their last 7 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 33 43 20-18 13-25
TOR 28 48 17-21 11-27

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
POR 110.9 114.3 -3.4 225.2
TOR 110.8 115.3 -4.5 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
POR OVER POR
-4.5 224.5 112-103
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Deni Avdija has made 3+ threes in 8 of the Trail Blazers’ last 9 night games.
  • Deni Avdija has 32+ points in 3 of the Trail Blazers’ last 4 road games.
  • Deni Avdija has 10+ rebounds in 3 of the Trail Blazers’ last 4 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Toumani Camara has made 2+ threes in his last 9 games.
  • Toumani Camara has 16+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Jamal Shead has made 2+ threes in 4 of the Raptors’ last 5 games vs. Western teams.
  • RJ Barrett has 6+ assists in 3 of his last 4 home games vs. Western teams.
  • RJ Barrett has 20+ points in 5 of his last 6 home games after missing the previous game.
  • RJ Barrett has 8+ rebounds in 3 of his last 4 home games.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has 20+ points in the Trail Blazers’ last 5 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has 6+ rebounds in 7 of the Trail Blazers’ last 8 road games.

Ranked 12th and 11th in their conferences, the Trail Blazers and Raptors will face off at Scotiabank Arena.

Portland claimed the first meeting 105-102 at Moda Center on March 16.

Toronto is coming off a 137-118 loss to Chicago at United Center, where Scottie Barnes struggled with a 4-14 shooting night in the absence of RJ Barrett (available). Barnes is now questionable for this one, and Immanuel Quickley remains out.

Portland snapped a five-game road skid with a 127-113 win over Atlanta on Tuesday. Deni Avdija posted a 32-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double (equal-career-high), and Shaedon Sharpe added 33 points and 10 boards. Anfernee Simons (questionable) and Scoot Henderson (out) both missed that game.

PICK – PORTLAND -4.5

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Lakers have covered in their last 10 games vs. Western Conference teams.
  • The Lakers have won their last 11 home games vs. Western Conference teams.
  • The Warriors’ last 7 games vs. Pacific Division teams have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
GS 44 31 23-14 21-17
LAL 46 29 29-9 17-20

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
GS 113.7 110.9 +2.8 224.6
LAL 113.1 112.2 +0.9 225.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GSW OVER GSW
+1.5 228.5 123-116
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Stephen Curry has made 5+ threes in 4 of his last 5 road games.
  • Curry has 6+ assists in 6 of his last 7 road games.
  • Curry has 31+ points in 4 of his last 5 road games vs. the Lakers.
  • Curry has 6+ rebounds in each of the Warriors’ last 5 road games vs. the Lakers.
  • LeBron James has made 2+ threes in 11 of his last 12 home games vs. the Warriors.
  • LeBron has a double-double in the Lakers’ last 4 games vs. the Warriors.
  • LeBron has 8+ assists in each of his last 7 games vs. the Warriors.
  • LeBron has 30+ points in the Lakers’ last 4 home games vs. the Warriors.
  • LeBron has 8+ rebounds in 9 of his last 10 home games vs. the Warriors.
  • Austin Reaves has 22+ points in the Lakers’ last 5 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • Reaves has 4+ rebounds in his last 6 games vs. winning teams.
  • Draymond Green has 8+ rebounds in the Warriors’ last 3 road games vs. winning teams.
  • Luka Doncic has 8+ assists in 7 of his last 8 home games vs. the Warriors.
  • Luka has 30+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Jimmy Butler has 27+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Lakers.

Separated by 2 games in the West, the Warriors and Lakers face off at Crypto.com Arena.

This is their fourth meeting of the season, with the Lakers having won the previous three—though all came before Luka Doncic joined the lineup.

The Lakers recently edged Houston 104-98 at home and have now won 11 straight conference games at this venue.

Golden State is coming off a 134-125 win over Memphis at FedExForum. Stephen Curry exploded for 52 points, 10 rebounds (season-high), eight assists, five steals (season-high), and 12 threes (equal-season-high), while Jimmy Butler added 27 points and three steals.

The Warriors have now won seven in a row when Curry scores 30 or more. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable.

PICK – GOLDEN STATE +1.5

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