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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
9 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Anthony Edwards logo
Anthony Edwards u27.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 23.14 (Under)
Best Odds
u27.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u25.5  -108
u27.5  -115
u26.5  -132
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u26.5  -122
u25.5  -110
The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from sharing the court with the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons).
-115 at bet365
Points Scored
Jalen Duren logo
Jalen Duren u22.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 20.32 (Under)
Best Odds
u23.5 -121 DraftKings
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u23.5  -121
u22.5  -105
u22.5  -102
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u23.5  -122
u22.5  -110
The Pistons rank as the 9th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA on their home court this year.. The Pistons have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.
-121 at DraftKings
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Phoenix Suns logo PHO @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Thu, Apr 2 • 7:00 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Dillon Brooks logo
Dillon Brooks u14.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 12.34 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u14.5  -113
u14.5  -105
u14.5  -118
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u14.5  -113
u14.5  -115
The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Suns.. The Suns are expected to see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the slowest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hornets).. As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at getting to the charity stripe while playing away from home: 2nd-worst in the league this year, drawing a measly 19.4 free throws per game.. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, struggling to draw fouls.
-105 at bet365
Points Scored
Collin Gillespie logo
Collin Gillespie u10.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 8.86 (Under)
Best Odds
u10.5 -112 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u10.5  -119
u10.5  -115
u10.5  -112
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u10.5  -112
u10.5  -125
The matchup against the Hornets is a hard one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the least FG attempts per game in the league this year (11.3).. The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Suns.. The Suns are expected to see a decline in plays today from being pitted against the slowest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hornets).. As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at getting to the charity stripe while playing away from home: 2nd-worst in the league this year, drawing a measly 19.4 free throws per game.. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 free throws per game this year (3rd-least in the NBA).
-112 at FanDuel
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Thu, Apr 2 • 9:30 PM ET
8 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Isaiah Hartenstein logo
Isaiah Hartenstein o6.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 8.94 (Over)
Best Odds
o6.5 -130 FanDuel
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o7.5  -130
o7.5  +100
o6.5  -130
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o6.5  -136
o7.5  -115
The Thunder check in as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.
-130 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Jake LaRavia logo
Jake LaRavia o6.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 8.13 (Over)
Best Odds
o6.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o6.5  -117
o6.5  -112
o6.5  -122
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o6.5  -127
o6.5  -120
In terms of offense, the Lakers's impressive 122.0 points per game when playing on the road rates 3rd-best in the league over the last 5 games.. The matchup vs. Oklahoma may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing at home (7th-most in the NBA).
-112 at bet365
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Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Max Strus logo
Max Strus u10.5 Points Scored (-128)
Projection 8.32 (Under)
Best Odds
u10.5 -128 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
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 -
u10.5  -128
 -
u10.5  -129
u10.5  -130
The 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.. The Warriors have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Cavaliers.
-128 at FanDuel
Total Rebounds
Kristaps Porzingis logo
Kristaps Porzingis o5.5 Total Rebounds (-104)
Projection 7.03 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 +105 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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o5.5  -120
o5.5  -104
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o5.5  -105
o5.5  +105
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
+105 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Portland Trail Blazers logo POR Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Scoot Henderson logo
Scoot Henderson o15.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 17.86 (Over)
Best Odds
o15.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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o15.5  -125
o17.5  +100
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o17.5  -102
o16.5  -115
The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a good one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).. The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 14.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.. The matchup against the Pelicans is a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.1 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the league).
-125 at bet365
Total Assists
Jrue Holiday logo
Jrue Holiday o5.5 Total Assists (+128)
Projection 6.29 (Over)
Best Odds
o5.5 +128 FanDuel
Pick made: 10 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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o5.5  +110
o5.5  +128
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o5.5  +111
o5.5  +120
The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 14.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
+128 at FanDuel
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San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ LA Clippers logo LAC Thu, Apr 2 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
John Collins logo
John Collins o11.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 14.07 (Over)
Best Odds
o11.5 -115 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -119
o12.5  -105
o11.5  -118
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o11.5  -122
o11.5  -115
In regard to 3-point shots, the LA Clippers's exceptional 44.4% rate of converted threes rates 2nd-strongest in the league over the last 5 games.. The Clippers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Spurs).. The matchup against San Antonio may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 free throws per game over the last 24 games when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting team (4th-most in the league).
-115 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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