NBA Betting Guide: Expert Picks and Analysis for April 1 Games

NBA Betting Guide: Expert Picks and Analysis for April 1 Games

By Michael Harrison

January 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Here's the concise, value-focused rewrite of the NBA betting guide:

NBA Best Bets for April 1: Key Matchups and Predictions

Toronto Raptors (-10.5) at Orlando Magic

  • Raptors on 4-game win streak, Magic lost 4 straight
  • Toronto defense allowing just 102.3 points in last 4 games
  • Best Bets: Raptors ATS and OVER 218 (hit in 4 of last 5 meetings)

Dallas Mavericks (-9) at Washington Wizards

  • Luka Doncic averaging 28.6/8.3/8.7 over last 9 games
  • Mavs 7-2 ATS in last 9 road games vs Wizards
  • Best Bets: Mavericks -9 and UNDER 217.5

Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics (-15)

  • Pacers lost 5 straight, Celtics dropped last 2
  • Tatum averaging 28.8/6.9/5.1 in last 9 games
  • Best Bets: Celtics to cover, OVER 226 (hit in 4 of last 5 meetings)

Sacramento Kings (-1.5) at Houston Rockets

  • Fox (hand) out for Kings
  • Porter Jr averaging 23/9/1.3 vs Kings this season
  • Best Bets: Rockets to cover, UNDER 232

Phoenix Suns (-7) at Memphis Grizzlies

  • Both teams on win streaks (Suns 9, Grizzlies 6)
  • Grizzlies missing Morant, Jackson Jr, and Bane
  • Booker averaging 30.8/3.9/5.8 in last 10 games

LA Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks (-7.5)

  • Both teams played OT games last night
  • Giannis averaging 34.9/12.6/4.4 in last 8 games
  • Best Bets: Bucks ATS and OVER 228.5

Detroit Pistons (-4.5) at Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Cunningham averaging 22.6/4.3/7.9 in last 8 games
  • Pistons 4-1 ATS in last 5 meetings
  • Best Bets: Pistons ATS and UNDER 221.5

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs (-15)

  • Spurs won first two meetings by 34 points average
  • Murray averaging 21.5/6.5/10 vs Portland this season
  • Best Bets: Trail Blazers ATS and UNDER

Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets (-2.5)

  • Towns averaging 23.3/7.3/4.7 vs Nuggets this season
  • T-Wolves 22-6 ATS in last 28 at Denver
  • Best Bets: Timberwolves ATS and OVER 239

New Orleans Pelicans (-1.5) at LA Lakers

  • Lakers lost 4 straight, Pelicans won 2 straight
  • James (knee) and Davis (foot) expected to play
  • Best Bets: Lakers to cover and UNDER 231.5

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