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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 8, 2026

Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE Wed, Apr 8 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
James Harden logo
James Harden u20.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 18.2 (Under)
Best Odds
u20.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u20.5  -119
u20.5  +100
u20.5  -106
u20.5  -105
u20.5  -114
u20.5  -115
The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Cavaliers.. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. the Atlanta Hawks may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (3rd-least in the NBA).
+100 at bet365
3-Pointers Made
Sam Merrill logo
Sam Merrill u2.5 3-Pointers Made (+132)
Projection 2.31 (Under)
Best Odds
u2.5 +132 FanDuel
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u2.5  +124
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u2.5  +132
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u2.5  +125
u2.5  +120
The 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Cavaliers.. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
+132 at FanDuel
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Orlando Magic logo ORL Wed, Apr 8 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Ayo Dosunmu logo
Ayo Dosunmu u17.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 16.09 (Under)
Best Odds
u17.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u17.5  -114
u17.5  +100
u17.5  -106
u17.5  -110
u17.5  -109
u17.5  -115
Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 1stworst in in the NBA while on the road with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
+100 at bet365
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Wed, Apr 8 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Rebounds
Tobias Harris logo
Tobias Harris o4.5 Total Rebounds (+120)
Projection 5.44 (Over)
Best Odds
o3.5 -230 FanDuel
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o4.5  -147
o4.5  +120
o3.5  -230
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o4.5  -115
The Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
-230 at FanDuel
Total Rebounds
Ausar Thompson logo
Ausar Thompson o4.5 Total Rebounds (-120)
Projection 6.23 (Over)
Best Odds
o4.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o5.5  +111
o4.5  -120
o5.5  +124
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o5.5  +102
o4.5  -150
The Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
-120 at bet365
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Wed, Apr 8 • 9:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic logo
Nikola Jokic o1.5 3-Pointers Made (+140)
Projection 1.81 (Over)
Best Odds
o1.5 +140 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o1.5  +112
o1.5  +140
o1.5  +108
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o1.5  +109
o1.5  +115
When it comes to threes, the Nuggets's remarkable 39.5% rate of sunk threes rates strongest in the NBA this year.. The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 4th-speediest tempo away team in the league over the last 25 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).
+140 at bet365
Total Assists
Aaron Gordon logo
Aaron Gordon o2.5 Total Assists (+114)
Projection 3.09 (Over)
Best Odds
o2.5 +115 bet365
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o2.5  +114
o2.5  +115
o2.5  -102
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o2.5  +106
o2.5  +105
The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 4th-speediest tempo away team in the league over the last 25 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).
+115 at bet365
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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Wed, Apr 8 • 9:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Harrison Barnes logo
Harrison Barnes o9.5 Points Scored (+104)
Projection 11.82 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -125 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o8.5  -126
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o9.5  +104
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o8.5  -132
o8.5  -125
The Spurs rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Points Scored
Scoot Henderson logo
Scoot Henderson o14.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 16.94 (Over)
Best Odds
o14.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o14.5  -108
o14.5  -105
o14.5  -122
o14.5  -120
o14.5  -118
o14.5  -115
The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the highest field goal rate in the league this year (50.2%).. The Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.
-105 at bet365
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ LA Clippers logo LAC Wed, Apr 8 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Derrick Jones Jr. logo
Derrick Jones Jr. o7.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 9.27 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 -104 FanDuel
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -123
o7.5  -110
o7.5  -104
o7.5  -105
o7.5  -115
o7.5  -115
The LA Clippers check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.9 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Thunder, easily managing to get to the foul line.
-104 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Kris Dunn logo
Kris Dunn o5.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 7 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o5.5  -106
o5.5  -105
o5.5  -130
o5.5  -115
o5.5  -115
o5.5  -115
The LA Clippers check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
-105 at bet365
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ Phoenix Suns logo PHO Wed, Apr 8 • 10:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Cooper Flagg logo
Cooper Flagg u26.5 Points Scored (-116)
Projection 21.89 (Under)
Best Odds
u26.5 -116 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
u26.5  -116
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u25.5  -106
 -
u26.5  -121
u26.5  -125
This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 29.1% on three-pointers (3rd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, making this a tough matchup.. The Mavericks have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
-116 at DraftKings
Total Rebounds
Dillon Brooks logo
Dillon Brooks o3.5 Total Rebounds (+100)
Projection 4.32 (Over)
Best Odds
o3.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o3.5  -111
o3.5  -135
o3.5  -102
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o3.5  +100
The Phoenix Suns have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.. The Phoenix Suns check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
+100 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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