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Brooklyn Nets logo BK @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Sun, Apr 12 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 2 Computer Picks
Spread
Toronto Raptors logo TOR -19.0 (-110)
Best Odds
-22.5 -105 DraftKings
Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
-22.5  -105
-22.0  -110
-21.5  -112
-22.5  -105
-22.0  -110
-22.0  -110

Looking to fend off any possibility of slipping into a play-in spot, the Raptors will be highly motivated to wipe the floor with the league’s worst offense. The Nets also remain littered with injuries, so I’ll take Toronto to not let up on Sunday.

Points Scored
MS
Malachi Smith o9.5 Points Scored (-185)
Projection 13.94 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -185 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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o9.5  -185
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In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 9th-most aggressive offense in the league when playing on the road this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.. The matchup vs. the Toronto Raptors may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SFs have attempted a massive 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (7th-most in the league).
-185 at bet365
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Charlotte Hornets logo CHA @ New York Knicks logo NY Sun, Apr 12 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
LaMelo Ball logo
LaMelo Ball o21.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 22.75 (Over)
Best Odds
o21.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o22.5  -112
o21.5  -115
o24.5  +128
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o22.5  +105
LaMelo Ball has totaled 26.4 points per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.8 more than he's totaled over the course of the year on the road.. The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a positive one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the league).
-115 at bet365
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Miami Heat logo MIA Sun, Apr 12 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Jalen Johnson logo
Jalen Johnson o19.5 Points Scored (-150)
Projection 22.82 (Over)
Best Odds
o19.5 -150 FanDuel
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o22.5  -112
o24.5  +120
o19.5  -150
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o23.5  +105
In terms of scoring, the Hawks's excellent 122.1 points per game settles in as the 3rd-highest in the NBA over the last 15 games.. The matchup vs. Miami is a strong one for 3-point shots; when the Miami Heat have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have posted the highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (46.4%).. The 4th-speediest tempo road team in the league this year has been the Hawks.. The Hawks are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the speediest pace offense in the NBA this year (the Miami Heat).
-150 at FanDuel
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Sun, Apr 12 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Paolo Banchero logo
Paolo Banchero o20.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 22.55 (Over)
Best Odds
o19.5 -138 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o20.5  -106
o21.5  +100
o19.5  -138
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o21.5  +105
In regard to shooting, the Magic's terrific 126.4 points per game measures as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games.. The matchup vs. Boston is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 3.9 foul shots per game this year when the Boston Celtics are playing at home (8th-most in the league).
-138 at FanDuel
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Sun, Apr 12 • 6:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Tyrese Maxey logo
Tyrese Maxey o24.5 Points Scored (-158)
Projection 28.97 (Over)
Best Odds
o24.5 -158 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o28.5  -104
o28.5  -105
o24.5  -158
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o28.5  -105
The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a good one; they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs this year (21.7).. The 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the 76ers.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.2 free throws per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Milwaukee Bucks, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.
-158 at FanDuel
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Sun, Apr 12 • 8:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Deandre Ayton logo
Deandre Ayton u15.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.79 (Under)
Best Odds
u15.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u15.5  -105
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u15.5  -105
The Lakers have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.
-105 at bet365
Total Assists
Luke Kennard logo
Luke Kennard u5.5 Total Assists (+100)
Projection 3.7 (Under)
Best Odds
u5.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u5.5  +100
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u5.5  -110
The Lakers have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.
+100 at bet365
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN Sun, Apr 12 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Rebounds
Jeremiah Fears logo
Jeremiah Fears o4.5 Total Rebounds (+150)
Projection 5.36 (Over)
Best Odds
o4.5 +150 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o6.5  +126
o4.5  +150
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The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Timberwolves have played at the 8th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Pelicans.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 7th-best in in the NBA away from home with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
+150 at bet365
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Sun, Apr 12 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Jrue Holiday logo
Jrue Holiday o15.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 17.14 (Over)
Best Odds
o14.5 -215 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o17.5  -109
o15.5  -120
o14.5  -215
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o15.5  -105
The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a strong one; they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (18.1).. The 6th-fastest pace home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 13.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.. The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.7 foul shots per game this year (most in the league).
-215 at FanDuel
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Sun, Apr 12 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Rebounds
Nikola Topic logo
Nikola Topic o4.5 Total Rebounds (+105)
Projection 6.75 (Over)
Best Odds
o4.5 +105 bet365
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o4.5  -113
o4.5  +105
o5.5  +118
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Denver Nuggets logo DEN @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Sun, Apr 12 • 8:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Tyus Jones logo
Tyus Jones u8.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 7.18 (Under)
Best Odds
u8.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u8.5  -120
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Relative to last year's 10.2 mark, Tyus Jones's points per game have declined this year to 2.9.. The Denver Nuggets have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
-120 at bet365
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