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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 10, 2026

Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Fri, Apr 10 • 7:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Moussa Diabate logo
Moussa Diabate u18.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 8.25 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Hornets have been the 2nd-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 25 games while at home.. The most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Hornets.. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased plays for the Hornets.
Points Scored
Cade Cunningham logo
Cade Cunningham o14.5 Points Scored (-180)
Projection 18.38 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Fri, Apr 10 • 7:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Max Strus logo
Max Strus o9.5 Points Scored (-138)
Projection 12.7 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup vs. Atlanta is a strong one for threes; when the Atlanta Hawks are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled the highest three rate in the league this year (60.1%).. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA this year, which should boost opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers rank 8th-best in the league as the away team with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year.
Points Scored
CJ McCollum logo
CJ McCollum o17.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 19.65 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Hawks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank best in in the league at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.. Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 4.4 free throws per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Fri, Apr 10 • 7:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jarace Walker logo
Jarace Walker u15.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 13.03 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Indiana Pacers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona u6.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 5.01 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In terms of shooting, the 76ers's unimpressive 46.3% field goal rate ranks 9th-weakest in the NBA this year.
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ New York Knicks logo NY Fri, Apr 10 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 4 Computer Picks
Spread
New York Knicks logo NY -6.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
Eric Rosales image
Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

New York is 9-1-0 against the spread against the Raptors in the last 10 meetings. 

Spread
New York Knicks logo NY -4.5 (-118)
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 hours ago
Trevor Knapp image
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

New York has dominated Toronto over the years, winning 12 straight meetings, including victories by 15+ points in four consecutive contests. Back the Knicks to pull away at MSG.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Fri, Apr 10 • 8:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Victor Wembanyama logo
Victor Wembanyama o19.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 23.38 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Victor Wembanyama has compiled 31.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 more than he's compiled over the course of the year.. The Spurs are expected to see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Dallas Mavericks).. The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
Julian Champagnie logo
Julian Champagnie o9.5 Points Scored (+130)
Projection 10.62 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup against the Mavericks is a favorable one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the most FG attempts per game in the league this year (16.0).. The Spurs are expected to see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Dallas Mavericks).. The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Fri, Apr 10 • 8:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Collin Sexton logo
Collin Sexton u21.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 13.87 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Bulls check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Points Scored
Patrick Williams logo
Patrick Williams u12.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 7.39 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Bulls check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Fri, Apr 10 • 9:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Cameron Johnson logo
Cameron Johnson u13.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 12.06 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup against the Thunder is a hard one for three-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 2nd-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (25.5%).. The Thunder have played at the 10th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease opportunities for the Nuggets.. The Denver Nuggets check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).. Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Thunder, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic logo
Nikola Jokic o1.5 3-Pointers Made (+140)
Projection 1.8 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Nuggets check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Denver Nuggets.
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Apr 10 • 9:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Josh Okogie logo
Josh Okogie u5.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 4.46 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Houston Rockets have been the least aggressive offense in the league while at home this year when it comes to three-point attempts.. The Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA this year.. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
Total Rebounds
Josh Okogie logo
Josh Okogie u3.5 Total Rebounds (-115)
Projection 2.45 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA this year.
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Fri, Apr 10 • 9:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
BM
Bez Mbeng u14.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 8.48 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Utah Jazz have been the 7th-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 10 games in regard to shot attempts from downtown.. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have registered 17.0 points per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, making this a tough matchup for offensive efficiency.
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Fri, Apr 10 • 10:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Brandin Podziemski logo
Brandin Podziemski u18.5 Points Scored (-137)
Projection 13.52 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's unimpressive 111.8 points per game ranks 3rd-fewest in the league over the last 20 games.. The 6th-slowest pace road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors.
Points Scored
Gui Santos logo
Gui Santos u16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 13.98 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's unimpressive 111.8 points per game ranks 3rd-fewest in the league over the last 20 games.. The 6th-slowest pace road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors.
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LA Clippers logo LAC @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Fri, Apr 10 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jrue Holiday logo
Jrue Holiday u17.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 15.45 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-least efficient shooting team in the league this year.. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 11.4 points per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Clippers, marking this as a tough matchup for offensive production.. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the LA Clippers).
Points Scored
Brook Lopez logo
Brook Lopez u12.5 Points Scored (-123)
Projection 10.61 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with just 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Fri, Apr 10 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Assists
LeBron James logo
LeBron James u9.5 Total Assists (-120)
Projection 7.83 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games.. The Suns have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.. The Lakers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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