NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets | April 5

For those looking to utilize their knowledge of basketball, NBA sports betting offers an exciting experience for fans looking to become bettors. Every game tells its story, whether it's an anticipated showdown between top teams or a battle of the minnows. In this article, we will provide our predictions and sports betting picks based on the best odds, performances, and other aspects related to these performances.

Firstly, we have the Oklahoma City Thunder vs the Indiana Pacers. The Thunders have been near the top of the table for a while now, while the Pacers were doing well until they fumbled what should have been an easy matchup against the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. The Thunders are also coming back from 5 straight games on the road, making things harder for them.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks will be heading to Chicago to take on the Bulls on their home ground. Both teams are in great condition, with each having tasted victories the last time they hit the court. Their game is a must-watch for any basketball aficionado.

Finally, we have the Golden State Warriors vs the Dallas Mavericks, whose upcoming clash will be a rematch. With the Warriors securing a victory in the first meeting, fans are eagerly awaiting to see how the rematch will play out. On the other hand, the Mavericks are hungry for revenge and would love to dunk the Warriors as a means to climb up the ladder.

Pacers -5 | -110 at Fanduel

Thunder has been flying high on the Western leaderboards for some time now. They are one of the best teams in the competition at the moment, and have been consistently racking up wins with some of the best players on the scene. The Indiana Pacers have also been doing great this season as a strong, offensive team in the NBA.

The Thunder’s biggest strength is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA). The point guard is one of the strongest players in the NBA right now, and is already being considered for MVP. He has been less than fortunate to have missed the past three games his team has been in due to a bruised quad. As things stand, his return to the court is still in question. SGA not being a part of the team already puts Thunder on the back foot.

The Pacers on the other hand have been gaining steam. While they lost their most recent game against the Brooklyn Nets, the game was neck and neck. The Pacers have amazing offensive power in Tyrese Haliburton — a powerhouse adept at taking shots and providing assists. Pascal Siakim is also in form this season with an average of 21.8 PPG.

Thunder, while being a great team, is coming back from a five-game road trek. Winning a game right after is extremely difficult. Adding to that, the absence of Gilgeous-Alexander creates a void in the team that cannot be filled up. Fanduel has a spread of -5 points for the game. The Pacers are likely to cover this spread.

Bulls -1.5 | -110 at BetMGM

The Knicks will be facing the Bulls in the Windy City in what will be the battle of the fan favorites. Both teams are looking to limit losses from their results sheets, and fans are excited to see them duke it out on the court. The Knicks are looking to get out of their three-game losing streak while the Bulls want to make up for losing their last game.

The Knicks dropped down the ranks in the Eastern leaderboard after three losses on the trot. They have to win their upcoming games if they want to stay on the leaderboard. The Knicks are a highly aggressive team and are really good at scoring using brute force. Donte DiVincenzo is a stand-out for the team. He scored 31 points in his last game and is looking stronger than ever. New York also excels with their assists as players are always there to back each other out. The Bulls are another team that can dominate games because of their offense. They excel at rebounds, especially in their home ground. The Bulls can control the pace of the match by getting the advantage on most rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is a great player for the Bulls who scored 33 points the last game they were in.

The game will be a nail-biter with both teams being nearly equally matched. However, the Bulls have a slight advantage in being able to play in the home where they can take advantage of rebounds the best. BetMGM has set a spread of -1.5. We would put our money in the Bulls.

Mavericks -5.5 | -110 at DraftKings

After the Golden State Warriors put an end to the Dallas Mavericks impressive winning streak the two teams are set to face off. The Mavericks are eager to seek revenge for their loss. Both teams are approaching this game with caution. On the other hand, the Warriors aim to keep up their momentum and continue their winning streak.

Prior to their defeat the Mavericks had won seven games. Despite having a roster not all players delivered performances in the last match except for Luka Doncic. Scoring 33.9 points per game he currently leads as the NBAs scorer after a display. In the game, he managed to score thirty points. He was also supported by his teammate Kyrie Irving. The two of them support each other in games like clockwork. However, the same could not be said for the rest of the team.

The Mavericks are returning for a better performance against the Warriors who are going to try to hold their ground as the victors. DraftKings has set a spread of -5.5 points. The Mavericks are likely to win mainly because they are playing better basketball right now.