We have NBA picks and predictions for Wednesday, April 1st, which features the Hornets vs. Nets, Knicks vs. Rockets, and Cavaliers vs. Lakers.
Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.
Hornets vs. Nets Predictions
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Best Bet
The Hornets are 15-0 in their last 15 games against teams with a losing record, and the Nets aren’t close to being a winning team.
Covering a –15.5 spread isn’t as easy as winning outright but considering what’s on the line for the Hornets to close out the regular season, they should be firing on all cylinders after dropping their last two games.
Look for LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel to make shots and put up a big score for the road team.
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Same Game Multi
We think bookmakers have the line too low for Knueppel and Ball, so we’re backing them to score over their respective totals.
Knueppel comes off two tough games, so he’ll be ready to bounce back with a big scoring night. Ball has scored over 20 points in four of his last five games, which bodes well for punters who include over 20.5 points in NBA same game multi picks.
Charlotte should score a good total, so include over 218.5 points.
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Knicks vs. Rockets Predictions
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Best Bet
Punters get good value for the Rockets to win at home against the Knicks. They bounced back from consecutive losses with wins over Memphis and New Orleans, and the Knicks come off back-to-back losses.
We think there is good value in betting on the Rockets, who play well at home, and the likes of Kevin Durant should heat up. Durant had only 20 points against the Pelicans, but his scoring totals before that were excellent.
Look for him to score close to 28 points, which should be enough for the Rockets to handle the visiting Knicks.
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Same Game Multi
Durant could have a big scoring night, and the 24.5-point line is lower than expected. He is set for a bounce back performance, and because they’re playing the Knicks, the Rockets should come out firing.
Karl-Anthony Towns could struggle with the physical Rockets’ defence. He will be forced to do most of his scoring from the outside, and his recent numbers aren’t great. Under 16.5 points is a good NBA same game multi bet.
The points should flow more freely than the sportsbook expects. Over 218.5 points is a solid inclusion to boost payouts.
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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Predictions
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Best Bet
Boasting four wins from their last five games are the Lakers, who got back to their winning ways with two wins following a loss to Detroit.
Luka Doncic and LeBron James have started to gel much better as a unit, and it comes as no surprise to see the Lakers posting wins. They have an extremely talented offence, so it comes down to attitude with this team.
We rate the Lakers better than the Cavaliers, and the –1.5 line is worth taking before late money comes for the Lake Show.
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Same Game Multi
James Harden isn’t always the most consistent player on court, and he comes off points totals of 18 and 17 points. We have him scoring under 20.5 points, which is a higher line than expected.
LeBron James likes to get out and run, which means getting the rebound. He had 15 boards recently, and followed it up with totals of 6, 9, 9, and 6. He is playing well enough to grab over 6.5 rebounds against the Cavaliers.
These teams can score big totals, so over 236.5 points in our last NBA multi bet pick.
