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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 1, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Wed, Apr 1 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Kelly Oubre Jr. logo
Kelly Oubre Jr. o10.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 13.46 (Over)
Best Odds
o10.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -119
o10.5  -115
o11.5  -112
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o11.5  -121
o11.5  -115
The 76ers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games.. The Wizards have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year, which should raise plays for the 76ers.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 8th-best in in the league with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
-115 at bet365
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Orlando Magic logo ORL Wed, Apr 1 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Td
Tristan da Silva u11.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 10.26 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u10.5  -110
u11.5  +100
u10.5  -128
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u10.5  -118
u10.5  -110
The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Orlando Magic.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, but the Magic rank 5thworst in in the league as the home team with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.. The matchup against the Hawks may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.0 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the NBA).
+100 at bet365
Total Rebounds
Jalen Johnson logo
Jalen Johnson o9.5 Total Rebounds (+106)
Projection 10.54 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 +106 FanDuel
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -119
o9.5  -112
o9.5  +106
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o9.5  -122
o9.5  +105
The Hawks are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from facing the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Orlando Magic).
+106 at FanDuel
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ Miami Heat logo MIA Wed, Apr 1 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Andrew Wiggins logo
Andrew Wiggins o13.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 16.19 (Over)
Best Odds
o13.5 -126 DraftKings
Pick made: 11 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o13.5  -126
o14.5  +100
o14.5  -104
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o14.5  -112
o13.5  -130
The most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Heat.. The Miami Heat have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
-126 at DraftKings
Total Assists
Jayson Tatum logo
Jayson Tatum u4.5 Total Assists (+124)
Projection 4.1 (Under)
Best Odds
u4.5 +124 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u4.5  +123
u4.5  +102
u4.5  +124
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u4.5  +119
u4.5  +120
The most lethargic pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Celtics.
+124 at FanDuel
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New York Knicks logo NY @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Wed, Apr 1 • 8:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
GG Jackson logo
GG Jackson u16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 12.34 (Under)
Best Odds
u16.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u16.5  -123
u16.5  -115
u16.5  -128
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u16.5  -125
u16.5  -130
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the New York Knicks).. The Grizzlies rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
-115 at bet365
Points Scored
CS
Cam Spencer o8.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 11.05 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -108
o8.5  -105
o9.5  +102
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o9.5  -124
o9.5  -105
In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 4th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.. The Grizzlies have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, easily managing to draw fouls.
-105 at bet365
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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Wed, Apr 1 • 8:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
3-Pointers Made
Pascal Siakam logo
Pascal Siakam o1.5 3-Pointers Made (+138)
Projection 1.78 (Over)
Best Odds
o1.5 +138 DraftKings
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o1.5  +138
o1.5  +135
o1.5  +118
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o1.5  +119
o1.5  +135
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 9th-most aggressive team in the NBA as the visting team over the last 15 games has been the Indiana Pacers.. The 5th-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Indiana Pacers.. The Chicago Bulls have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Indiana Pacers.
+138 at DraftKings
Total Assists
Josh Giddey logo
Josh Giddey u10.5 Total Assists (+111)
Projection 9.65 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 -140 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u10.5  +108
u10.5  +110
u10.5  +110
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u10.5  +111
u11.5  -140
The Chicago Bulls have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
-140 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Wed, Apr 1 • 8:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Ryan Rollins logo
Ryan Rollins u18.5 Points Scored (-107)
Projection 16.75 (Under)
Best Odds
u18.5 -102 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u18.5  -107
u18.5  -112
u18.5  -102
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u18.5  -107
u18.5  -110
The matchup vs. Houston is a difficult one; when the Houston Rockets are on their home court, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8).. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.. The Houston Rockets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup vs. Houston may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 1.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage (least in the NBA).
-102 at FanDuel
Total Assists
Kyle Kuzma logo
Kyle Kuzma u2.5 Total Assists (-104)
Projection 2.06 (Under)
Best Odds
u2.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u2.5  -108
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u2.5  -104
 -
 -
u2.5  +100
The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.. The Houston Rockets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Bucks.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.
+100 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Wed, Apr 1 • 8:00 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Collin Murray-Boyles logo
Collin Murray-Boyles u10.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 8.63 (Under)
Best Odds
u10.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u9.5  +100
u10.5  -120
u10.5  -136
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u9.5  -103
u9.5  +100
The Toronto Raptors rank as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league on their home court this year.. The Toronto Raptors will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Kings).
-120 at bet365
Points Scored
DC
Devin Carter u12.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 10.78 (Under)
Best Odds
u12.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u12.5  -126
u12.5  -105
u12.5  -125
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u12.5  -118
u12.5  -125
The Sacramento Kings have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.
-105 at bet365
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Denver Nuggets logo DEN @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Wed, Apr 1 • 9:00 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Nikola Jokic logo
Nikola Jokic o24.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 28.94 (Over)
Best Odds
o24.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o24.5  -120
o24.5  -110
o24.5  -122
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o24.5  -121
o24.5  -125
The Denver Nuggets check in as the highest scoring offense in the league this year.. The 2nd-fastest pace away team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets.. The Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Nuggets.
-110 at bet365
Points Scored
CW
Cody Williams u14.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 12.22 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -110 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
u14.5  -110
u14.5  -112
u14.5  -114
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u14.5  -112
u14.5  -115
The Jazz check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in regard to 3-point attempts.. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, struggling to get to the foul line.
-110 at DraftKings
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Wed, Apr 1 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Gui Santos logo
Gui Santos u17.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 15.66 (Under)
Best Odds
u17.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u16.5  -118
u17.5  -110
u16.5  -120
 -
u16.5  -115
u16.5  -115
The matchup vs. San Antonio is a tough one; when the San Antonio Spurs are away from home, they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs this year (8.6).. The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Golden State Warriors.
-110 at bet365
Total Rebounds
Draymond Green logo
Draymond Green o5.5 Total Rebounds (+102)
Projection 6.51 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 +102 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o5.5  -104
o5.5  +102
o5.5  -115
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o5.5  -124
o5.5  -105
The Spurs have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Golden State Warriors.. The Warriors have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
+102 at bet365
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