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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Anthony Edwards logo
Anthony Edwards u27.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 22.86 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from sharing the court with the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons).
Points Scored
DJ
Daniss Jenkins u17.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 14.72 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Pistons rank as the 9th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year.. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, making this a tough matchup.. The Pistons have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA).
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 6 Computer Picks
Spread
Charlotte Hornets logo CHA -5.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Phil Naessens image
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Phoenix is banged up and thin up front, and that’s a bad combo against a Charlotte team that’s second in the league in defensive rebounding. No second-chance points means no safety net.

On top of that, the Suns are coming off a physical road loss in Orlando. This shortened Phoenix roster looked fatigued against the Magic, and that’s not a good look against these Hornets. 

Take the Hornets to cover tonight. 

 

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Coby White logo
Coby White u14.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 11.96 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In terms of offense, the Charlotte Hornets's unimpressive 45.9% field goal rate with the home court advantage measures as the 2nd-worst in the NBA this year.. The Hornets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home.. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Hornets.
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Thu, Apr 2 • 9:30 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
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Isaiah Hartenstein logo
Isaiah Hartenstein o6.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 9 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 30 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Thunder check in as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.
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Rui Hachimura logo
Rui Hachimura o7.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 9.28 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of offense, the Lakers's impressive 122.0 points per game when playing on the road rates 3rd-best in the league over the last 5 games.
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
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Brandin Podziemski logo
Brandin Podziemski u15.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.48 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
With respect to offense, the Golden State Warriors's unimpressive 46.2% field goal percentage ranks 7th-fewest in the NBA this year.. The Warriors have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.. The Warriors are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from facing the 6th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Cavaliers).. The matchup vs. the Cavaliers may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.5 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).
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Donovan Mitchell logo
Donovan Mitchell o23.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 26.2 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 7th-best in the league while on the road with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup against the Golden State Warriors may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games (6th-most in the league).
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Scoot Henderson logo
Scoot Henderson o16.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 17.87 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a good one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).. The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 14.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.. The matchup against the Pelicans is a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.1 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the league).
Total Assists
Jrue Holiday logo
Jrue Holiday o5.5 Total Assists (+128)
Projection 6.26 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 14.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ LA Clippers logo LAC Thu, Apr 2 • 10:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
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John Collins logo
John Collins o11.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 14.65 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 26 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
In regard to 3-point shots, the LA Clippers's exceptional 44.4% rate of converted threes rates 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 5 games.. The Clippers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Spurs).. The matchup against San Antonio may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 free throws per game over the last 24 games when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting team (4th-most in the league).
Points Scored
Bennedict Mathurin logo
Bennedict Mathurin u16.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 14.53 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year has been the LA Clippers.. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 1stworst in in the league when playing at home with just 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
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