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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 10, 2026

Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Fri, Apr 10 • 7:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Moussa Diabate logo
Moussa Diabate u18.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 7.83 (Under)
Best Odds
u18.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u6.5  -103
u18.5  -112
u7.5  -136
u7.5  -120
u7.5  -127
u7.5  -140
The Hornets have been the 2nd-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 25 games while at home.. The most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Hornets.. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased plays for the Hornets.
-112 at bet365
Points Scored
Cade Cunningham logo
Cade Cunningham o14.5 Points Scored (-178)
Projection 19.19 (Over)
Best Odds
o14.5 -178 FanDuel
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o19.5  -101
o19.5  +140
o14.5  -178
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o19.5  +108
o18.5  +100
The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
-178 at FanDuel
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Fri, Apr 10 • 7:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
CJ McCollum logo
CJ McCollum o17.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 20.07 (Over)
Best Odds
o17.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o18.5  -114
o17.5  -112
o18.5  -114
o17.5  -125
o18.5  -117
o18.5  -115
The Hawks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank best in in the league at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.. Over the last 20 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 4.4 free throws per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
-112 at bet365
Total Rebounds
Onyeka Okongwu logo
Onyeka Okongwu o7.5 Total Rebounds (+105)
Projection 8.52 (Over)
Best Odds
o7.5 +105 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -116
o7.5  +105
o7.5  -130
o7.5  -125
o7.5  -115
o7.5  -115
The Hawks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank best in in the league at home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
+105 at bet365
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Fri, Apr 10 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
AB
Adem Bona u6.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 5.28 (Under)
Best Odds
u6.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 41 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u6.5  -110
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In terms of shooting, the 76ers's unimpressive 46.3% field goal rate ranks 9th-weakest in the NBA this year.
-110 at bet365
Points Scored
Jarace Walker logo
Jarace Walker u16.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 14.46 (Under)
Best Odds
u16.5 -125 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 41 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u16.5  -125
The Indiana Pacers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ New York Knicks logo NY Fri, Apr 10 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 3 Computer Picks
Spread
New York Knicks logo NY -6.0 (-110)
Best Odds
-6.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Eric Rosales image
Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst
-6.5  -115
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110

New York is 9-1-0 against the spread against the Raptors in the last 10 meetings. 

Spread
New York Knicks logo NY -4.5 (-118)
Best Odds
-6.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 17 hours ago
Trevor Knapp image
Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor
-6.5  -115
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110
-6.5  -110

New York has dominated Toronto over the years, winning 12 straight meetings, including victories by 15+ points in four consecutive contests. Back the Knicks to pull away at MSG.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Fri, Apr 10 • 7:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
Jeremiah Fears logo
Jeremiah Fears u22.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 18.7 (Under)
Best Odds
u22.5 -120 Caesars
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u22.5  -120
u22.5  -125
With respect to three-point shots, the Pelicans's feeble 11.3 sunk threes per game comes in as the 4th-lowest in the league this year.. The Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the least up-tempo tempo offense in the league this year (the Celtics).. This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
-120 at Caesars
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Fri, Apr 10 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
De'Aaron Fox logo
De'Aaron Fox o14.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 17.25 (Over)
Best Odds
o14.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o17.5  +104
o14.5  -125
o19.5  +130
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o17.5  -109
o16.5  -115
The Spurs are expected to see a rise in plays today from sharing the court with the 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Dallas Mavericks).. The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
-125 at bet365
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Fri, Apr 10 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Collin Sexton logo
Collin Sexton u21.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 16.91 (Under)
Best Odds
u21.5 -112 Caesars
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u21.5  -112
u21.5  -115
The Bulls check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
-112 at Caesars
Points Scored
Patrick Williams logo
Patrick Williams u12.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 9.6 (Under)
Best Odds
u12.5 -120 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u12.5  -120
The Bulls check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
-120 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Fri, Apr 10 • 9:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jared McCain logo
Jared McCain u19.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 16.78 (Under)
Best Odds
u19.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 15 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u19.5  +100
This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on three-pointers (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, marking this as a challenging matchup.. The 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
+100 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Points Scored
Cameron Johnson logo
Cameron Johnson u14.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 11.84 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u14.5  -120
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u14.5  -125
The matchup against the Thunder is a hard one for three-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 2nd-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (25.5%).. The Thunder have played at the 10th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease opportunities for the Nuggets.. The Denver Nuggets check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).. Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Thunder, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
-120 at bet365
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Apr 10 • 9:30 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Total Rebounds
Josh Okogie logo
Josh Okogie u3.5 Total Rebounds (-115)
Projection 2.64 (Under)
Best Odds
u3.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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u3.5  -115
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The Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA this year.
-115 at bet365
Total Assists
Kevin Durant logo
Kevin Durant u5.5 Total Assists (-112)
Projection 4.51 (Under)
Best Odds
u5.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u5.5  -124
u5.5  -112
u5.5  -130
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u5.5  -127
u5.5  -125
The Rockets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA this year.
-112 at bet365
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Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Fri, Apr 10 • 9:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Assists
CW
Cody Williams u4.5 Total Assists (+110)
Projection 3.37 (Under)
Best Odds
u4.5 +110 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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u4.5  +110
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Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Fri, Apr 10 • 10:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Nique Clifford logo
Nique Clifford u16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 12.81 (Under)
Best Odds
u16.5 -115 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
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u16.5  -115
The Sacramento Kings check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year.. The matchup vs. Golden State is a hard one for three-pointers; when the Golden State Warriors are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have compiled the lowest three rate in the NBA this year (21.6%).. The Kings are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 10 games (the Warriors).
-115 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Points Scored
Gui Santos logo
Gui Santos u17.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 14.08 (Under)
Best Odds
u17.5 -120 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
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u17.5  -120
When it comes to shooting, the Warriors's unimpressive 111.8 points per game ranks 3rd-fewest in the league over the last 20 games.. The 6th-slowest pace road team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Warriors.
-120 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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LA Clippers logo LAC @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Fri, Apr 10 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Kris Dunn logo
Kris Dunn o5.5 Points Scored (+104)
Projection 6.8 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 +104 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o5.5  +104
o5.5  -110
o5.5  -108
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o5.5  -105
o5.5  +100
The Clippers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team.. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a strong one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have shot for the highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (51.5%).. The LA Clippers will likely see a spike in plays in this game from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Trail Blazers).. The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (8th-most in the NBA).
+104 at DraftKings
Points Scored
Kawhi Leonard logo
Kawhi Leonard u27.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 25.06 (Under)
Best Odds
u27.5 -120 FanDuel
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u26.5  -103
u26.5  -112
u27.5  -120
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u27.5  -124
u26.5  -105
The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 4th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%).. The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with just 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.
-120 at FanDuel
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Fri, Apr 10 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Assists
LeBron James logo
LeBron James u9.5 Total Assists (-120)
Projection 7.6 (Under)
Best Odds
u9.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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u9.5  -120
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u9.5  -130
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games.. The Suns have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.. The Lakers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
-120 at bet365
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