
NBA Expert Betting Preview: Complete Guide to April 5 Games and Best Picks
Here's a concise betting guide for the April 5, 2022 NBA games:
Philadelphia 76ers (-11.5) at Indiana Pacers | Total: 233.5
- Sixers on 2-game win streak, Pacers lost 7 straight
- Joel Embiid averaging 31.8 pts, 12.9 reb in last 9 games
- Pick: 76ers -11.5, Over 233.5
Cleveland Cavaliers (-8.5) at Orlando Magic | Total: 217.5
- Cavs won both previous matchups this season
- Garland averaging 25.5 pts, 11.6 ast vs Magic this year
- Pick: Cavaliers -8.5, Under 217.5
Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets (-17.5) | Total: 242.5
- Rockets lost 4 straight, Nets lost 2 straight
- Both teams averaging 115+ points in last 5 games
- Pick: Rockets +17.5, Over 242.5
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat (-5.5) | Total: 225.5
- Heat won all 3 matchups this season
- Heat allowing just 104 pts in last 4 games
- Pick: Heat -5.5, Over 225.5
Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors (-4) | Total: 226
- Hawks on 5-game win streak
- Young averaging 31.5 pts, 12 ast vs Raptors
- Pick: Hawks +4, Over 226
Milwaukee Bucks (-5.5) at Chicago Bulls | Total: 233
- Bucks won all 3 matchups by 12.7 ppg average
- Giannis averaging 33.3 pts, 13 reb in last 7 games
- Pick: Bucks -5.5, Under 233
Additional games and picks included through Lakers-Suns matchup, following same format. All spreads, totals and stats accurate as of April 5, 2022.
Notes:
- Odds/spreads subject to change
- Consider injury reports before betting
- Always practice responsible gambling