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NBA Best Bets Today: Predictions, Picks, Odds for Wednesday, April 2

The NBA regular season resumes with another excellent slate this Wednesday, with a total of 9 matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified all the best value on the board.

Our betting experts have looked over the odds and made 5 NBA picks for tonight’s contests. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Wednesday, April 2.

NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Wednesday, April 2

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Game Time (ET) Pick
[teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Washington Wizards” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/wsh.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m.
[teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Miami Heat” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mia.png” secondfullname=”Boston Celtics” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] 7:30 p.m.
[teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”New York Knicks” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-york-knicks-updated-logo-2023.png” secondfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m.
[teammatchup link=”#4″ firstfullname=”Atlanta Hawks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/atl.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] 8:30 p.m.
[teammatchup link=”#5″ firstfullname=”Detroit Pistons” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/343538_pistons.png” secondfullname=”Oklahoma City Thunder” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/okc.png”][/teammatchup] 9:30 p.m.
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Hornets vs. Wizards”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Mark Williams Over 14.5 Points (+100)” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” awayname=”Charlotte Hornets” awayslug=”charlotte-hornets” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/wsh.png” homename=”Washington Wizards” homeslug=”washington-wizards” date=”Wednesday, April 2″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”ESPN BET” bookprimarylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/11/ESPNBET-rect-2colorway-e1700601975338.png” bookreviewslug=”espn-bet”][/gameheader]

By Joe Dellera

The Hornets face off against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in a game where they are significant underdogs.

Despite Mark Williams missing out on a trade to the Lakers, he has been solid for the Hornets this season. He is averaging 15.4 ppg, and this jumped to 16.5 points in 27 games without Nick Richards who was shipped to the Suns. Over Williams’ last 10 games, he is averaging 15.1 points and exceeded this 14.5 line in 5/10, but he’s had 14+ points in 8 of those games. This spot against the Pacers is a pace-up opportunity for Williams.

Additionally, the Pacers may be without Myles Turner, their best interior defender. He not only deters rim attempts, but also reduces his opponents’ shot quality from the interior as well. Considering Indiana already allows the third-most points in the paint to their opponents, his potential absence looms large when playing Mark Williams who scores a whopping 99% of his points from either at the rim or short midrange.

I’ll back Williams to score 15+ points on Wednesday night.

Pick: Mark Williams Over 14.5 Points (+100)

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Heat vs. Celtics”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Tyler Herro Under 23.5 Points (-115)” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mia.png” awayname=”Miami Heat” awayslug=”miami-heat” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” homename=”Boston Celtics” homeslug=”boston-celtics” date=”Wednesday, April 2″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”Fanatics Sportsbook” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/542724_Fanatics-banner-logo.png” bookreviewslug=”fanatics-sportsbook”][/gameheader]

By Bryan Fonseca

Tyler Herro has stayed Under this number in both games against Boston this season, and will be a bigger emphasis for the Celtics’ without Jimmy Butler on the roster.

Herro only has one Over in his last seven games against Boston, including last year’s playoffs and this season — all were played without Butler.

He’ll be Derrick White’s primary responsibility, which is generally an issue, which could be significant depending on the statuses of Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday, who are both questionable to play.

Pick: Tyler Herro Under 23.5 Points (-115)

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Knicks vs. Cavaliers”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Cavaliers -10.5 (-115)” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-york-knicks-updated-logo-2023.png” awayname=”New York Knicks” awayslug=”new-york-knicks” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” homename=”Cleveland Cavaliers” homeslug=”cleveland-cavaliers” date=”Wednesday, April 2″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]

By Joe Dellera

The Cavaliers have been a wrecking ball this season, and they have been especially solid against the league’s best teams. They are 14-6 with a +5.5 point differential. Compare this to the Knicks, who are 6-13 with a -4.9 point differential.

The Knicks have struggled against the league’s best. New York is also in a poor schedule spot. They are just 2-10 ATS with no rest and 4-12 ATS with a rest disadvantage.

Couple this with their record against the top teams in the league, and this is likely going to be a steep uphill battle for New York. I’ll lay the points with Cleveland.

Pick: Cavaliers -10.5 (-115)



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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Hawks vs. Mavericks”][/subheader]

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By Michael Fiddle

This game is essential to both teams, and is the only game on the Wednesday slate with a spread less than double digits at open. The Mavericks have taken early action and I completely agree with that notion.

The Hawks find themselves in a tough schedule spot on the second night of a road back to back. The Mavericks have homecourt advantage and the rest advantage, to go along with a healthy team forming again late in the season.

Dallas is undefeated with Anthony Davis on the floor, so this is a spot to both back Dallas and fade Atlanta.

Pick: Mavericks -3.5 (-115)

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Pistons vs. Thunder”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-110)” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/343538_pistons.png” awayname=”Detroit Pistons” awayslug=”detroit-pistons” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/okc.png” homename=”Oklahoma City Thunder” homeslug=”oklahoma-city-thunder” date=”Wednesday, April 2″ time=”9:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” bookname=”Fanatics Sportsbook” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/542724_Fanatics-banner-logo.png” bookreviewslug=”fanatics-sportsbook”][/gameheader]

By Alex Hinton

The Thunder’s dominant month of March was led by superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who won Western Conference Player of the Month after averaging 34.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists.

Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in seven of OKC’s last 10 games, and in five straight games against the Pistons. However, he has also combined for 11 rebounds and assists in five of his last six games, and nearly averaged 12 per game last month.

Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-110)

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