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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 7, 2026

Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Tre Jones logo
Tre Jones u19.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 15.88 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls grade out 4thworst in in the league as the away team with a mere 9.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
Points Scored
Will Riley logo
Will Riley u21.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 18.64 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against the Bulls is a challenging one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting SFs have compiled the lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.9%).. The Wizards check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Donte DiVincenzo logo
Donte DiVincenzo o11.5 Points Scored (-109)
Projection 13.44 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a good one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (19.0).. The 8th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.. The Pacers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost opportunities for the Timberwolves.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.. The matchup against Indiana is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 5.3 free throws per game this year when the Pacers are on their home court (most in the NBA).
Total Rebounds
Kobe Brown logo
Kobe Brown u6.5 Total Rebounds (-140)
Projection 4.33 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Tue, Apr 7 • 7:30 PM ET
7 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Josh Minott logo
Josh Minott u12.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 8.4 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Nets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league this year.. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-most sluggish pace road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Bucks).. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Brooklyn Nets rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
Points Scored
Jalen Wilson logo
Jalen Wilson u13.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 9.5 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Nets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league this year.. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-most sluggish pace road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Bucks).. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Brooklyn Nets rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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Miami Heat logo MIA @ Toronto Raptors logo TOR Tue, Apr 7 • 7:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Norman Powell logo
Norman Powell o17.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 20.78 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Heat have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Heat grade out 5th-best in in the NBA on the road with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 4.4 foul shots per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Toronto Raptors, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
Total Rebounds
Jaime Jaquez Jr. logo
Jaime Jaquez Jr. o3.5 Total Rebounds (-105)
Projection 4.78 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Heat have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league this year.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Heat grade out 5th-best in in the NBA on the road with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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Charlotte Hornets logo CHA @ Boston Celtics logo BOS Tue, Apr 7 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Derrick White logo
Derrick White o13.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 16.03 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA on their home court with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
Points Scored
Brandon Miller logo
Brandon Miller o16.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 19.07 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, marking this as a favorable matchup.. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ New Orleans Pelicans logo NO Tue, Apr 7 • 8:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Brice Sensabaugh logo
Brice Sensabaugh u23.5 Points Scored (-114)
Projection 20.98 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Utah Jazz check in as the 2nd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league while playing on the road this year.. The matchup vs. New Orleans is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the Pelicans are at home (least in the NBA).
Points Scored
Saddiq Bey logo
Saddiq Bey u20.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 18.56 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 33 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans's lackluster 107.0 points per game measures as the 3rd-lowest in the league over the last 5 games.. The matchup against Utah is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the Jazz are the visiting team (least in the league).
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Tue, Apr 7 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Total
Sacramento Kings logo Golden State Warriors logo o234.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
Zak Hanshew image
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors have each hit the Over in seven of their last 10 games overall. The Over has hit in six straight and eight of the last 10 head-to-head matchups between the two teams. The Kings have gone Over in three of their last five on the road, and the Warriors have reached that mark in four of their last five at home.

The return of Stephen Curry will immediately boost Golden State’s offensive abilities, and his on/off court splits this season are eye-opening. The Warriors are a top-12 offense without Curry and a bottom-2 offense without him.

Points Scored
DC
Devin Carter u16.5 Points Scored (-122)
Projection 12.75 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Sacramento Kings check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.. The 3rd-slowest pace road team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings.. The Warriors have played at the 8th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Sacramento Kings.
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Dallas Mavericks logo DAL @ LA Clippers logo LAC Tue, Apr 7 • 10:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Cooper Flagg logo
Cooper Flagg u26.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 22.11 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 42.1% on field goal attempts (8th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Clippers, identifying this as a tough matchup.. The Mavericks are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the LA Clippers).. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 foul shots per game this year when the Clippers are on their home court (8th-least in the league).
Points Scored
Kris Dunn logo
Kris Dunn o5.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 7.57 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 27 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
In terms of scoring, the LA Clippers's fantastic 120.7 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 20 games.. This year, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 6.1 3-point attempts per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks, marking this as a good matchup.. The Clippers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Tue, Apr 7 • 10:30 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC -14.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 hours ago
Chris Gregory image
Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor

Just a week after pummeling the Lakers by 40+ points at home, the Thunder go back on the road to see them again, but this time without Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves. With the No. 1 seed in the West still to play for, OKC will be eager to handle business. OKC is 3-0 ATS against the Lakers this season and just covered a 24.5-point spread against the Jazz on Sunday.

Points Scored
Luke Kennard logo
Luke Kennard u14.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 13.34 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Lakers.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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Houston Rockets logo HOU @ Phoenix Suns logo PHO Tue, Apr 7 • 11:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Dillon Brooks logo
Dillon Brooks u17.5 Points Scored (-119)
Projection 15.7 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to offense, the Phoenix Suns's unimpressive 45.0% field goal percentage on their home court ranks worst in the NBA over the last 25 games.. The matchup vs. the Houston Rockets is a difficult one for 3-point shots; opposing starting PFs have posted the lowest three rate in the league this year (21.7%).. The Phoenix Suns are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Rockets).
Points Scored
Jordan Goodwin logo
Jordan Goodwin u7.5 Points Scored (-113)
Projection 6.52 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
When it comes to offense, the Phoenix Suns's unimpressive 45.0% field goal percentage on their home court ranks worst in the NBA over the last 25 games.. The Phoenix Suns are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Rockets).. The matchup against Houston may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Rockets are the visiting squad (2nd-least in the NBA).
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