NBA Picks

e Los Angeles Lakers (-4) visit the Dallas Mavericks (+4) tonight. Despite playing on a back-to-back, can LeBron James and the Lakers cover the spread against a Mavericks team looking to climb the Western Conference standings? Get our expert NBA pick.

The streaking Minnesota Timberwolves (-4.5) head to Fiserv Forum to face a Milwaukee Bucks (+4.5) team missing Damian Lillard. We analyze the injury report, recent form, and betting trends to deliver our pick against the spread for this April 8th matchup.

Fresh off a comeback win over Miami, Milwaukee (+4) brings momentum and newfound depth to face a Houston squad that just stumbled in Utah. With Giannis returning to form, Kuzma and Porter Jr. adding scoring punch, and the Bucks thriving as underdogs (3-2 SU and ATS in last five), Doc Rivers’ squad looks poised to keep their win streak alive.

Fresh off surrendering a double-digit lead to the Bucks, the Heat (-1.5) head to Atlanta to face a Hawks team that just put up 143 points in defeat. With both teams playing their second game in 24 hours, Atlanta’s home-court advantage and Miami’s disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS record as recent favorites make the Hawks an intriguing play as home underdogs.

Fresh off another dominant cover against Utah, Oklahoma City (-9.5) faces a Wolves team that just surrendered 48 first-quarter points to Houston. With Minnesota missing key pieces and the Thunder clicking at 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten as favorites, Shai and company look primed to extend their conference lead in style.”

Los Angeles (+7) rides into Ball Arena with momentum after LeBron’s vintage performance in Portland, facing a Nuggets squad that’s dominant but just 1-2 ATS in their last three home games. With the Lakers finding their groove and covering three straight as underdogs, the points look enticing in this Western Conference showdown.