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New York Knicks logo NY @ Atlanta Hawks logo ATL Mon, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 1 Computer Pick
Spread
Atlanta Hawks logo ATL -1.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Hawks are 8-2 in their last 10 as they desperately push to stay out of the Play-In bubble. They've coalesced into an effective unit, especially since trading Trae Young to Washington. This is a coin-flip match in the odds, so I'll take the plus money on the home team to win by a bucket.

Points Scored
Mikal Bridges logo
Mikal Bridges o12.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 14.67 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 13.6 shot attempts per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks, making this a favorable matchup.. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Knicks.. Offensive rebounds save possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 13.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.. The matchup vs. Atlanta may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Hawks are playing at home (3rd-most in the NBA).
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Detroit Pistons logo DET @ Orlando Magic logo ORL Mon, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 4 Computer Picks
Total
Detroit Pistons logo Orlando Magic logo u225.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

These teams generally slug it out, with the Under cashing in seven of the last 10 head-to-heads.

Points Scored
DJ
Daniss Jenkins u17.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 14.98 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Pistons rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year as it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc.. The Pistons have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 15 games on the road.. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Magic, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Mon, Apr 6 • 8:00 PM ET
2 Expert Picks 5 Computer Picks
Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists
Joel Embiid logo Joel Embiid o38.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Joel Embiid has missed more games than he’s played this season, but he’s appeared in four of the 76ers’ last six games. Embiid was on a roll before missing time, hitting the Over on this combo line in 10 of 12 games before hitting the sideline. He’s reached that mark in two of four since returning.

Embiid has faced Victor Wembanyama twice in his career. In his first career matchup with Wemby, Embiid put on a clinic and delivered 70 points, 18 rebounds and five assists, nearly doubling the Over on this line with points alone.

Wembanyama was torched by another big and physical center on Saturday as Nikola Jokic posted 40 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists. Embiid can find success against the French superstar by leveraging his weight advantage and making the game more physical.

Spread
Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI +8.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Jason Wilson
Publishing Editor

The Spurs should have the edge in this game and are deserving favorites, but the 76ers are hovering around the Play-In and are mostly healthy for the first time in ages. Expect Philly to play desperation ball and stay close enough to cover.

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Portland Trail Blazers logo POR @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Mon, Apr 6 • 9:00 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Points Scored
Toumani Camara logo
Toumani Camara u15.5 Points Scored (-107)
Projection 13.51 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's unimpressive 109.3 points per game as the away team places 3rd-weakest in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The matchup against the Nuggets is a challenging one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 4th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.9).. The 7th-slowest pace visiting team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers.. Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Denver Nuggets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
Points Scored
DC
Donovan Clingan u13.5 Points Scored (-107)
Projection 11.95 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
With respect to offense, the Trail Blazers's unimpressive 109.3 points per game as the away team places 3rd-weakest in the NBA over the last 10 games.. The 7th-slowest pace visiting team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers.
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