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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 9, 2026

Miami Heat logo MIA @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Thu, Apr 9 • 7:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Scottie Barnes logo
Scottie Barnes o16.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 18.96 (Over)
Best Odds
o16.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o17.5  -110
o16.5  -112
o17.5  -108
o17.5  -115
o17.5  -112
o17.5  -105
This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 43.4% on three-pointers (2nd-best in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, identifying this as a favorable matchup.. The Miami Heat have played at the speediest pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Raptors.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 8th-best in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
-112 at bet365
Points Scored
Bam Adebayo logo
Bam Adebayo u21.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 19.41 (Under)
Best Odds
u21.5 -115 BetMGM
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u20.5  -106
u21.5  -120
u20.5  -106
u21.5  -115
u20.5  -105
u20.5  -110
The Miami Heat check in as the 7th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games on the road.. The Miami Heat are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-most sluggish tempo team in the league this year (the Toronto Raptors).
-115 at BetMGM
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Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Thu, Apr 9 • 7:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Guerschon Yabusele logo
Guerschon Yabusele o11.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.79 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -205 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -116
o9.5  -235
o9.5  -205
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o9.5  -205
o11.5  -105
As it relates to offense, the Chicago Bulls's terrific 117.1 points per game while playing away from home rates 9th-most in the NBA this year.. The fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Chicago Bulls.. The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league on their home court this year, which ought to lead to more plays for the Bulls.
-205 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Bilal Coulibaly logo
Bilal Coulibaly u14.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 12.11 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 7 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u14.5  -120
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u14.5  -120
u14.5  -125
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 23.9% on three-pointers (worst in the league) against the Bulls, resulting in a challenging matchup.. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, but the Washington Wizards rank 3rdworst in in the league with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
-120 at bet365
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ New York Knicks logo NY Thu, Apr 9 • 7:30 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jayson Tatum logo
Jayson Tatum u24.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 21.32 (Under)
Best Odds
u24.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u24.5  -112
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u24.5  -120
u24.5  -125
The matchup vs. New York is a hard one for 3-point shots; when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have posted the lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (18.6%).. The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year.. The New York Knicks have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Boston Celtics.. As a team, the Celtics have been lousy at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 18.8 foul shot attempts per game.. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
-112 at bet365
Points Scored
Jaylen Brown logo
Jaylen Brown u26.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 24.38 (Under)
Best Odds
u26.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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u26.5  -112
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u24.5  +105
u25.5  -115
The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year.. The New York Knicks have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to decreased plays for the Boston Celtics.. As a team, the Celtics have been lousy at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 18.8 foul shot attempts per game.. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
-112 at bet365
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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Thu, Apr 9 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Rebounds
Kobe Brown logo
Kobe Brown u6.5 Total Rebounds (+105)
Projection 4.12 (Under)
Best Odds
u6.5 +105 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u6.5  +105
The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 5th-slowest tempo offense in the league this year (the Nets).. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
+105 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Total Rebounds
Jarace Walker logo
Jarace Walker u6.5 Total Rebounds (+100)
Projection 5.76 (Under)
Best Odds
u6.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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u6.5  +100
The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 5th-slowest tempo offense in the league this year (the Nets).. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
+100 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Thu, Apr 9 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Joel Embiid logo
Joel Embiid u28.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 25.05 (Under)
Best Odds
u28.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u28.5  -120
u28.5  -115
u28.5  -125
u28.5  -115
u28.5  -120
u28.5  -125
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers's subpar 46.3% field goal rate rates 8th-worst in the NBA this year.. The 76ers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Houston Rockets).
-115 at bet365
Points Scored
Kelly Oubre Jr. logo
Kelly Oubre Jr. o9.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 12.03 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o10.5  -109
o9.5  -120
o10.5  -106
o10.5  -105
o10.5  -114
o10.5  -115
The 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the 76ers.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 9th-best in in the NBA while on the road with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.5 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) against the Rockets, finding it easy to draw fouls.
-120 at bet365
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Thu, Apr 9 • 10:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
De'Anthony Melton logo
De'Anthony Melton u15.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 13.16 (Under)
Best Odds
u15.5 -125 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u14.5  +100
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u14.5  +100
u15.5  -125
When it comes to offense, the Warriors's unimpressive 46.2% field goal rate settles in as the 6th-worst in the league this year.. The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Los Angeles Lakers are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 5th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.3).. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 20 games.. The Lakers have played at the 8th-least up-tempo tempo in the league on the road this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Warriors.
-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Total Assists
Luke Kennard logo
Luke Kennard u5.5 Total Assists (-112)
Projection 3.69 (Under)
Best Odds
u5.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u5.5  -140
u5.5  -112
u5.5  -136
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u5.5  -141
u5.5  -130
The Lakers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA when playing away from home this year.. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Lakers.. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
-112 at bet365
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