Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 2, 2026
MIN
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DET
Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
PHO
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CHA
Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
CHA -5.5 (-110)
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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LAL
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OKC
Thu, Apr 2 • 9:30 PM ET
CLE
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GS
Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
GS +10.5 (-115)
Cleveland has been very unreliable against big numbers, going a pathetic 4-16-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. There’s also minimal separation between these teams lately, with them ranking 17th and 19th in net rating over the last five games. While Golden State is on a back-to-back, its starters logged light minutes last night which limits fatigue concerns. With Stephen Curry nearing a return and the play-in touney coming up, expect a focused effort that keeps this within reach.
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POR
Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
u112.5 Team Total (-105)
Portland has quietly emerged as the league’s top defensive unit in recent weeks, allowing just 104.5 points per game over its last 10 while ranking first in defensive rating. The Blazers have held 11 of their last 14 opponents under 112.5 points. Meanwhile, the foot has come off the gas for the Pelicans as they've lost five straight and have nothing to play for. With a layoff until Monday after this game and a chance to climb the standings, Portland should bring a strong defensive effort here.
POR -6.5 (-110)
The Trail Blazers have it going right now. They went into L.A. and dumped the Clippers, 114-104, making it seven wins in their last nine outings. The Blazers are doing it with defense. Over this stretch, they own the NBA’s best scoring defense at 104 points per game, allowing teams to shoot just 44% from the field and 32.3% from 3-point range. New Orleans fits into what Portland is doing, as they have dropped five straight and are scoring just 107.6 points per game during this slide.
SA
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LAC
Thu, Apr 2 • 10:30 PM ET
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