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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE Mon, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Donovan Mitchell logo
Donovan Mitchell u28.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 24.41 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup against Toronto is a challenging one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Raptors are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 2nd-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.3).. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 7thworst in in the NBA while at home with just 9.3 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.. The matchup vs. the Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (least in the league).
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Jakob Poeltl logo
Jakob Poeltl o8.5 Points Scored (+102)
Projection 10.02 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Raptors have been the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Toronto Raptors.
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ New York Knicks logo NY Mon, Apr 20 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 6 Computer Picks
Rebounds and Assists
Dyson Daniels logo Dyson Daniels o12.5 Rebounds and Assists (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Dyson Daniels enjoyed a second straight productive season with the Hawks, averaging 33.2 minutes and career highs of 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists across 76 appearances.

In four games against New York (regular and postseason), Daniels finished with assist+rebound totals of 20, 15, 14, and 17. He easily topped 11.5 in all four games.

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Miles McBride logo
Miles McBride o6.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 8.85 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home stadium this year, which ought to increase possessions for the New York Knicks.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 13.3 offensive boards per game this year.
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Mon, Apr 20 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 6 Computer Picks
Total Rebounds
Anthony Edwards logo Anthony Edwards o5.5 Total Rebounds (+102)
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Douglas Farmer
Betting Analyst

As the Timberwolves have made the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two years, their franchise cornerstone has crashed the glass more aggressively in the postseason. In 2023-24, Edwards averaged 5.4 rebounds per game in the regular season. In 2024-25, he averaged 5.7. In the 2024 playoffs, Edwards grabbed at least six rebounds in 10 of 16 games, averaging seven across three series. In the 2025 plays, he grabbed at least six rebounds in 12 of 15 games, averaging 7.8 across three series.

Points Scored
Christian Braun logo
Christian Braun o10.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 13.45 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 2.6 threes per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, creating a favorable matchup.. The Nuggets are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 8th-speediest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).. The Nuggets rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
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