Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 8, 2026
SAC
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GS
Tue, Apr 7 • 10:00 PM ET
o234.0 (-110)
The return of Stephen Curry immediately boosts Golden State’s offensive abilities, and his on-court/off-court splits this season are eye-opening. The Warriors are a Top-12 offense without Curry and a Bottom-2 offense without him.
DAL
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LAC
Tue, Apr 7 • 10:30 PM ET
Kawhi Leonard u28.5 Points Scored (-112)
Once the Clippers find a healthy lead tonight, expect them to limit Kawhi Leonard’s minutes. It will be the savvy choice to make with what is at stake the rest of the week. Beyond that, it should be noted, Leonard has not cleared this prop in any of his last seven games.
John Collins o11.5 Points Scored (-115)
Collins is averaging 19.8 points over his last four games with a .704 effective field goal percentage, putting up at least 15 points in all four. Dallas allows the fourth-most points in the paint per game since the All-Star break.
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OKC
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LAL
Tue, Apr 7 • 10:30 PM ET
Luke Kennard o5.5 Total Assists (+105)
With both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for the next few weeks, Kennard and LeBron James shared the offensive initiation duties in Sunday’s loss at Dallas, James playing nearly 39 minutes and dishing out 15 assists while Kennard played more than 41 minutes and handed out 11 assists.
OKC -14.5 (-110)
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.
HOU
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PHO
Tue, Apr 7 • 11:00 PM ET
Jalen Green o18.5 Points Scored (-125)
Jalen Green has been excellent over his last 18 games, averaging 22.1 points and clearing this scoring line 14 times. In that span, Green has averaged 22.4 points at home. The electric scorer has gone for 20+ in six straight home games, averaging a healthy 24.2 points in those contests.
Green leads Phoenix in usage this season at a healthy 31.2, and he’s second in shot attempts. His excellence on offense should shine through tonight, as Green will face the Rockets for the first time since getting traded with Dillon Brooks for Kevin Durant.
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