NBA Picks

Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points when he dropped 51 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He’s got major momentum heading into Sunday’s tilt with the shorthanded Lakers.

Flagg has gone for 24+ points in just 21 of 65 games, but his scoring has soared to new heights as of late. Over his first 43 games of the season, Flagg averaged just 18.8 points. Since his last meeting with the Lakers, Flagg has averaged 24.6 points in 22 games, clearing this scoring line 11 times.

The Rookie of the Year favorite has averaged a healthy 27.3 points across his last six games, going for 24+ four times. He’s been excellent at home, averaging 30.9 and scoring 24+ six times across his last nine outings at American Airlines Center.

Dallas can capitalize in a favorable spot with the vulnerable Lakers, and I expect Flagg to go for 24+ with ease.

This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.6 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, making this a difficult matchup.. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. the Mavericks may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the league).

The Kings are 7-7 over their last 14 games, 9-5 ATS. That run includes a win over the Clippers on March 14, despite being a 13.5-point underdog. The Clippers are 8-6 outright over that stretch but just 5-9 ATS. They've covered as a road favorite just three times in calendar year 2026 and not since March 2. 

Sacramento's interior game matches up well with a Clippers team that doesn't handle banging in the paint well. The Kings shot a season best 58.5% against L.A. in the win, and in their February meeting before that, Sacramento led by double figures early and was leading into the fourth quarter before the Clippers rallied to win—but not cover.

In regard to threes, the Clippers's exceptional 38.2% rate of converted threes measures as the 5th-most in the league over the last 15 games.. The matchup against the Kings is a positive one for field goals; opposing starting PFs have posted the 6th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (52.6%).

During the Rockets' current five-game winning streak, Eason is averaging 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, both up from his season averages. He's shooting more - and more confidently - than ever, and should also be able to find success on the boards against Golden State. This PRA number appears far too low given Eason's recent play and this matchup, so I'm backing the Over.

Across his last five games, KD has averaged 36.2 PRA and gone for 36+ three times. He’s been even more productive across his last seven games overall, averaging 39.1 PRA while clearing this combo line five times. The future Hall-of-Famer has averaged 34.5 PRA at home but a whopping 37.5 on the road, and he’s gone for 36+ PRA in three of his last four away games. Durant has cleared this line in 38 of 74 games overall, including 24 of 36 on the road. 

The Hawks are 8-2 in their last 10 as they desperately push to stay out of the Play-In bubble. They've coalesced into an effective unit, especially since trading Trae Young to Washington. This is a coin-flip match in the odds, so I'll take the plus money on the home team to win by a bucket.

The Spurs should have the edge in this game and are deserving favorites, but the 76ers are hovering around the Play-In and are mostly healthy for the first time in ages. Expect Philly to play desperation ball and stay close enough to cover.