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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 3, 2026

Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Fri, Apr 3 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Obi Toppin logo
Obi Toppin o9.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 12.18 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Indiana Pacers check in as the 9th-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing away from home when it comes to 3-point attempts.. The 2nd-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Indiana Pacers.
Total Rebounds
Kobe Brown logo
Kobe Brown u5.5 Total Rebounds (-112)
Projection 4.69 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Pacers will likely suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Fri, Apr 3 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 3 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI (-130)
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 hours ago
Chris Vasile image
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

Let me grab the home team here on the moneyline. The 76ers are coming off another 150+ point performance against the Wizards and are catching Minnesota on the back end of a back-to-back against a good Detroit team. I'll say fatigue plays a factor, and the Sixers' offense stays hot. 

Points Scored
Quentin Grimes logo
Quentin Grimes u13.5 Points Scored (-111)
Projection 12.24 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 42 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 2nd-least efficient shooting team in the NBA while at home this year.
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Fri, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Dyson Daniels logo
Dyson Daniels u13.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 11.11 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Atlanta Hawks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets).. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Atlanta Hawks rank 8thworst in in the league while on the road with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup against Brooklyn is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 2.5 free throws per game this year when the Brooklyn Nets are on their home court (3rd-least in the league).
Points Scored
Drake Powell logo
Drake Powell o8.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.37 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Nets rank as the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc.. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should raise possessions for the Nets.. The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the league).
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Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ New York Knicks logo NY Fri, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Tre Jones logo
Tre Jones u14.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 11.09 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Knicks).. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup against New York may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are on their home court (3rd-least in the NBA).
Points Scored
Nick Richards logo
Nick Richards u9.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 7.34 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Knicks).. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
JW
Ja'Kobe Walter o9.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 11.36 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Ja'Kobe Walter has notched 11.4 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 more than he's notched over the course of the year.. The Grizzlies have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Toronto Raptors.. The Raptors have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, easily managing to draw fouls.
Total Rebounds
Cedric Coward logo
Cedric Coward o4.5 Total Rebounds (-114)
Projection 5.8 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Assists
Ousmane Dieng logo
Ousmane Dieng u3.5 Total Assists (+125)
Projection 3.2 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.. The Boston Celtics have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year, which should decrease possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks.. The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
RS
Reed Sheppard u16.5 Points Scored (-128)
Projection 14.24 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to offense, the Houston Rockets's poor 109.4 points per game when playing at home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 25 games.. This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 26.5% on threes (weakest in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, marking this as a hard matchup.. The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Utah Jazz, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
Total Assists
CW
Cody Williams u3.5 Total Assists (-111)
Projection 2.78 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Utah Jazz.
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Fri, Apr 3 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 2 Computer Picks
Rebounds and Assists
Desmond Bane logo Desmond Bane o8.5 Rebounds and Assists (+105)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Jason Logan image
Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

Dallas sits 24th in defensive rating since the All-Star break and was busted for points like a pinata in March, giving up almost 123 per game last month. The Mavericks watch opponent rack up the fourth most assists (28.3 apg) and wrangle the fifth most rebounds (55 rpg). Bane and the Magic beat Dallas 115-114 at home on March 5 and he finished with eight rebounds and three assists (along with 14 points) in 38 minutes of action. Tonight’s projections have his assists between 4.4 and 5.0 while his rebounding forecast bounces between 4.5 and 5.4 boards.

Points Scored
Cooper Flagg logo
Cooper Flagg u24.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 20.85 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 4.9 three attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Magic, designating this as a difficult matchup.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 8thworst in in the league with only 10.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.. The matchup against Orlando is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 2.2 foul shots per game this year when the Orlando Magic are on the road (3rd-least in the NBA).
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Fri, Apr 3 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Derik Queen logo
Derik Queen u12.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 10.92 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Pelicans rank as the 6th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.. The 6th-slowest tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.
Total Rebounds
YM
Yves Missi u7.5 Total Rebounds (-140)
Projection 6.03 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 6th-slowest tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.
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