NBA Expert Betting Preview: Complete Guide to April 5 Games and Best Picks

NBA Expert Betting Preview: Complete Guide to April 5 Games and Best Picks

By Michael Davidson

January 24, 2025 at 06:59 AM

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

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