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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 3, 2026

Indiana Pacers logo IND @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Fri, Apr 3 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Jay Huff logo
Jay Huff u10.5 Points Scored (-127)
Projection 8.4 (Under)
Best Odds
u10.5 -127 DraftKings
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u10.5  -127
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u10.5  -136
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u9.5  -103
u9.5  -105
The Pacers will likely suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
-127 at DraftKings
Total Assists
Miles Bridges logo
Miles Bridges o2.5 Total Assists (+139)
Projection 3.03 (Over)
Best Odds
o2.5 +139 Caesars
Pick made: 32 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o2.5  -128
o2.5  +115
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o2.5  +139
o2.5  +120
The Pacers have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Charlotte Hornets.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank best in in the NBA while on their home court with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
+139 at Caesars
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Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI Fri, Apr 3 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Moneyline
Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI (-130)
Best Odds
 -132 FanDuel
Pick made: 9 hours ago
Chris Vasile image
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
 -135
 -135
 -132
 -135
 -135
 -140

Let me grab the home team here on the moneyline. The 76ers are coming off another 150+ point performance against the Wizards and are catching Minnesota on the back end of a back-to-back against a good Detroit team. I'll say fatigue plays a factor, and the Sixers' offense stays hot. 

Points Scored
Anthony Edwards logo
Anthony Edwards u26.5 Points Scored (-111)
Projection 23.73 (Under)
Best Odds
u27.5 -136 FanDuel
Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u26.5  -111
u26.5  -112
u27.5  -136
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u26.5  -110
u26.5  -115
The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs this year (11.3).. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.5 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).
-136 at FanDuel
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Atlanta Hawks logo ATL @ Brooklyn Nets logo BK Fri, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Dyson Daniels logo
Dyson Daniels u13.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 11.2 (Under)
Best Odds
u13.5 -112 bet365
Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u12.5  -101
u13.5  -112
u12.5  -104
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u12.5  +100
u12.5  -105
The Atlanta Hawks will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets).. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Atlanta Hawks rank 8thworst in in the league while on the road with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.. The matchup against Brooklyn is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 2.5 free throws per game this year when the Brooklyn Nets are on their home court (3rd-least in the league).
-112 at bet365
Points Scored
Drake Powell logo
Drake Powell o8.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 9.94 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o8.5  -106
o8.5  -105
o8.5  -108
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o8.5  -113
o8.5  -115
The Nets rank as the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc.. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should raise possessions for the Nets.. The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the league).
-105 at bet365
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Chicago Bulls logo CHI @ New York Knicks logo NY Fri, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Tre Jones logo
Tre Jones u14.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 12.5 (Under)
Best Odds
u14.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 7 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u14.5  -121
u14.5  -105
u14.5  -132
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u14.5  -121
u14.5  -120
The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Knicks).. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).. The matchup against New York may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are on their home court (3rd-least in the NBA).
-105 at bet365
Total Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns logo
Karl-Anthony Towns o11.5 Total Rebounds (-105)
Projection 13.21 (Over)
Best Odds
o11.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -107
o11.5  -105
o11.5  -114
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o11.5  -112
o11.5  +100
The Chicago Bulls have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Knicks.. The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
+100 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Points Scored
JW
Ja'Kobe Walter o9.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 11.34 (Over)
Best Odds
o9.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  -119
o9.5  -115
o10.5  +102
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o9.5  -127
o9.5  -120
Ja'Kobe Walter has notched 11.4 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 more than he's notched over the course of the year.. The Grizzlies have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Toronto Raptors.. The Raptors have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, easily managing to draw fouls.
-115 at bet365
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Boston Celtics logo BOS @ Milwaukee Bucks logo MIL Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
5 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Ryan Rollins logo
Ryan Rollins u18.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 16.78 (Under)
Best Odds
u18.5 -106 FanDuel
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u18.5  -108
u18.5  -110
u18.5  -106
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u18.5  -107
u18.5  -110
The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.. The Boston Celtics have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year, which should decrease possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks.. The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, making it tough to get to the foul line.
-106 at FanDuel
Points Scored
Gary Trent Jr. logo
Gary Trent Jr. u11.5 Points Scored (-132)
Projection 9.83 (Under)
Best Odds
u11.5 -125 DraftKings
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
u11.5  -125
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u11.5  -132
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u11.5  -130
u10.5  -105
The matchup vs. Boston is a difficult one for field goals; when the Celtics are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have posted the 4th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (38.1%).. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage.. The Boston Celtics have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year, which should decrease possessions for the Milwaukee Bucks.. The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).. This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
-125 at DraftKings
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Utah Jazz logo UTA @ Houston Rockets logo HOU Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 PM ET
4 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Kevin Durant logo
Kevin Durant o24.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 26.87 (Over)
Best Odds
o24.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o24.5  -121
o24.5  -110
o24.5  -115
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o24.5  -137
o24.5  -110
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 2.4 three-pointers per game (highest in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, branding this as a strong matchup.. The Jazz have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should increase possessions for the Rockets.. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.
-110 at bet365
Total Rebounds
CW
Cody Williams o3.5 Total Rebounds (+117)
Projection 4.13 (Over)
Best Odds
o2.5 -165 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o2.5  -171
o3.5  +105
o2.5  -180
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o3.5  +117
o2.5  -165
The 2nd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Jazz.. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 8th-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
-165 at Fanatics Sportsbook
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Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Fri, Apr 3 • 8:30 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Brandon Williams logo
Brandon Williams o11.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 14.07 (Over)
Best Odds
o11.5 -112 DraftKings
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o11.5  -112
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o11.5  -122
 -
o11.5  -122
o11.5  -115
The Mavericks check in as the 6th-most efficient shooting team in the league over the last 25 games playing at home.. The Mavericks have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Magic have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.
-112 at DraftKings
Points Scored
Khris Middleton logo
Khris Middleton o9.5 Points Scored (+100)
Projection 11.05 (Over)
Best Odds
o8.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: 8 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o9.5  +100
o8.5  -125
o9.5  +100
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o9.5  -118
o9.5  +100
The Mavericks check in as the 6th-most efficient shooting team in the league over the last 25 games playing at home.. The Mavericks have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The Magic have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should increase opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.
-125 at bet365
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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Sacramento Kings logo SAC Fri, Apr 3 • 10:00 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Maxime Raynaud logo
Maxime Raynaud o13.5 Points Scored (-102)
Projection 15.11 (Over)
Best Odds
o13.5 -102 FanDuel
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o13.5  -119
o14.5  +100
o13.5  -102
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o13.5  -113
o13.5  -115
Maxime Raynaud has totaled 17.9 points per game over the last 15 games, 5.9 higher than he's totaled in all games this year.. The 10th-fastest pace home team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Kings.. The Kings rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
-102 at FanDuel
Total Assists
Trey Murphy III logo
Trey Murphy III u4.5 Total Assists (-110)
Projection 3.81 (Under)
Best Odds
u4.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 20 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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u4.5  -110
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u4.5  -115
The 6th-slowest tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.
-110 at bet365
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