Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 15, 2026
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Wed, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM ET
Desmond Bane o19.5 Points Scored (-105)
Desmond Bane is priced at -105 for over 19.5 points, and I’m hitting that number—I make it closer to -160 for him to clear. There’s a lot to like in this matchup against the 76ers, but what stands out most is the workload Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are likely to carry in this Play-In Tournament game. We could be looking at 40+ minutes for both, and with that kind of offensive responsibility, it’s fair to question how effective they’ll be defensively. That sets up well for Bane, who has a clear strength advantage over both players. He should be able to use his physicality to get downhill, and with Joel Embiid out, there’s little rim protection behind the guards to deter him from finishing at the basket.
Goga Bitadze o4.5 Total Rebounds (+100)
Goga Bitadze saw his playing time increase towards the end of the regular season, and his production ramped up with it. Orlando's backup center grabbed 7+ boards in four of his last five games, averaging 9.0 rebounds per game over that span. The 76ers have struggled on the glass, especially when Joel Embiid is sidelined. Philly is 22nd in the NBA in rebounds allowed per game (45.3) with that number ticking up to 47.0 over the last month.
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Draymond Green o6.5 Total Assists (+117)
Over the course of an 82-game regular season, Draymond Green typically hovers in the 26–30 minute range at this stage of his career. But in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament game, you have to expect his minutes to push into the mid-30s. What I really like about this matchup is how it sets up for Green alongside Stephen Curry. With Curry on the floor, Ty Lue is likely to blitz him and force the ball out of his hands. That puts Green in position to operate in the short roll or as a release valve, where he can consistently attack 4-on-3 situations. From there, he’ll have plenty of opportunities to find open shooters or cutters for assists. This is all about Green benefiting from Curry’s gravity and how the Clippers choose to defend him. The +117 on over 6.5 assists is a very generous price—I make it closer to -150.
Darius Garland o2.5 3-Pointers Made (-127)
Garland is Los Angeles’ most active outside threat, firing up almost eight shots from distance for 3.3 makes per game since coming to the team at the trade deadline. While he averaged just 1.6 makes from distance in April, he finished March knocking down almost four triples per outing and hitting at least three in 11 of his first 13 games for the Clips. Golden State has the fifth worst 3-point defense since the break (37.6%) and most player projections lean toward three hits from long range for Garland, sitting between 2.5 and 3.0 3-pointers.
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