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Monday, April 6, 2026.

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Tonight's board · 12 picks
Sorted by confidence
  1. 01
    Best betCLE @ MEM
    85
    GG Jacksonblocks
    under1—

    Under L8 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 0.6 blks

  2. 02
    Best betNYK @ ATL
    83
    Caleb Houstanblocks
    under1—

    Under L1/1 games this season, avg 1.0 BPG

  3. 03
    Best betNYK @ ATL
    78
    Christian Kolokoblocks
    under1—

    Under L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 0.4 blks

  4. 04
    Best betPHI @ SAS
    77
    Joel Embiidblocks
    under1.5—

    Under L15/20 games this season, avg 1.1 BPG

  5. 05
    Best betCLE @ MEM
    75
    Luke Traverspa
    under4.5—

    Under L4/5 games this season, avg 4.4 PA

  6. 06
    Best betCLE @ MEM
    75
    Olivier-Maxence Prosperra
    under6—

    Under L3 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 5 R+A

  7. 07
    Best betNYK @ ATL
    75
    Tyler Kolekra
    under6—

    Under L7/9 games this season, avg 6.1 RA

  8. 08
    Best betPHI @ SAS
    75
    Kyle Lowryra
    under3—

    Under L4/5 games this season, avg 2.8 RA

  9. 09
    Best betPHI @ SAS
    75
    Jordan McLaughlinpa
    under5—

    Under L6/8 games this season, avg 4.8 PA

  10. 10
    Best betDET @ ORL
    —
    Jase Richardsonra
    under3—

    Both analysts agree with high confidence. Richardson averages 3.1 RA and has gone under in 6 of his last 8 games. Detroit's 2nd-best defensive rating is a meaningful matchup downgrade. Both analysts correctly note the 'notable guards' comps are irrelevant high-usage stars. The statistical trend and defensive context both support the under.

  11. 11
    Best betDET @ ORL
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    Anthony Blackthree pa
    under6—

    Both analysts agree with high confidence. Black has gone under 6.0 3PA in all of his last 8 straight games, with averages of 4.6 (L8), 5.5 (L14/19), and 5.6 (L12/17 with 25+ mins) — all well below the line. The consistency across multiple sample sizes and minute thresholds is compelling.

  12. 12
    Best betDET @ ORL
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    Chaz Lanierthree pm
    under2—

    Both analysts agree with high confidence. Lanier is averaging 1.0 3PM over his last 4 straight and 1.4 over his last 5. Even his away split (1.5 3PM) is below the line. The trend is consistent and recent, with the line sitting a full make above his demonstrated output.

By game
CLE@MEM
final
Spread lean
-2
Total
UNDER
Projected
—
Confidence
85%
Best bets
85
GG Jacksonblocks
under1—

Under L8 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 0.6 blks

75
Luke Traverspa
under4.5—

Under L4/5 games this season, avg 4.4 PA

75
Olivier-Maxence Prosperra
under6—

Under L3 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 5 R+A

More prop picks
75
Tyrese Proctorra
under3—

Under L8/11 games this season, avg 2.9 RA

75
Luke Traversra
under4—

Under L4 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 3.2 R+A

67
Tyrese Proctorrebounds
under2—

Under L11 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 1.1 rebs

61
Scotty Pippen Jr.rebounds
under3—

Under L10 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 2.2 rebs

59
Evan Mobleyblocks
under1.5—

Under L12/20 games this season, avg 1.4 BPG

CLE vs MEM preview →
NYK@ATL
final
Spread lean
-8
Total
UNDER
Projected
—
Confidence
82%
Best bets
83
Caleb Houstanblocks
under1—

Under L1/1 games this season, avg 1.0 BPG

78
Christian Kolokoblocks
under1—

Under L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 0.4 blks

75
Tyler Kolekra
under6—

Under L7/9 games this season, avg 6.1 RA

More prop picks
75
Nickeil Alexander-Walkerpr
under25.5—

Under L14/20 games this season, avg 25.5 PR

75
Nickeil Alexander-Walkerpa
under26—

Under L14/20 games this season, avg 26.1 PA

75
Jordan Clarksonpa
under11—

Under L4 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 7.2 P+A

75
Jordan Clarksonra
under3—

Under L4 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 2 R+A

75
Miles McBridera
under5—

Under L3 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 2.3 R+A

NYK vs ATL preview →
POR@DEN
final

No surviving picks for this matchup.

POR vs DEN preview →
PHI@SAS
final
Spread lean
-1
Total
UNDER
Projected
—
Confidence
82%
Best bets
77
Joel Embiidblocks
under1.5—

Under L15/20 games this season, avg 1.1 BPG

75
Kyle Lowryra
under3—

Under L4/5 games this season, avg 2.8 RA

75
Jordan McLaughlinpa
under5—

Under L6/8 games this season, avg 4.8 PA

More prop picks
75
Jordan McLaughlinra
under3—

Under L6/8 games this season, avg 2.9 RA

63
Dalen Terrythree pa
under3—

Under L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 1.6 3PA

63
Kyle Lowrythree pa
under2—

Under L3 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 1.3 3PA

57
Dalen Terryrebounds
under3—

Under L8 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 2.2 rebs

55
Adem Bonapa
under8—

Under L12/18 games this season, avg 7.8 PA

PHI vs SAS preview →
DET@ORL
final
Spread lean
22
Total
UNDER
Projected
—
Confidence
72%
Best bets
—
Jase Richardsonra
under3—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Richardson averages 3.1 RA and has gone under in 6 of his last 8 games. Detroit's 2nd-best defensive rating is a meaningful matchup downgrade. Both analysts correctly note the 'notable guards' comps are irrelevant high-usage stars. The statistical trend and defensive context both support the under.

—
Anthony Blackthree pa
under6—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Black has gone under 6.0 3PA in all of his last 8 straight games, with averages of 4.6 (L8), 5.5 (L14/19), and 5.6 (L12/17 with 25+ mins) — all well below the line. The consistency across multiple sample sizes and minute thresholds is compelling.

—
Chaz Lanierthree pm
under2—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Lanier is averaging 1.0 3PM over his last 4 straight and 1.4 over his last 5. Even his away split (1.5 3PM) is below the line. The trend is consistent and recent, with the line sitting a full make above his demonstrated output.

More prop picks
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Tolu Smithblocks
under1—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Smith averages 0.3 blocks over his last 3 straight and has gone under 1.0 in 4 of his last 5 games. The single 4-block game (with 25+ mins) is correctly identified as an outlier in a tiny sample. The dominant recent trend is strongly under.

—
Jevon Carterthree pa
under5—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Carter is averaging 3.0 3PA over his last 6 straight games, a strong and recent trend. His season average of 5.0 over his last 20 games sits exactly at the line, and the 25+ minute split (6.0 avg) is based on only 2 of 4 games, showing inconsistency. The recent 6-game streak is the most actionable signal.

—
Anthony Blackrebounds
under4—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Black has gone under 4.0 rebounds in 7 straight games (avg 2.9), 13 of his last 19 (avg 3.7), and 11 of his last 17 with 25+ minutes (avg 3.9). Every split is below the line, and the consistency across sample sizes and minute thresholds is strong.

—
Jalen Suggspr
under17—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Suggs averages 16.9 PR over his last 20 games and has gone under in 12 of his last 20. The line at 17.0 is razor-thin above his average, and facing Detroit's 2nd-best defensive rating is a meaningful negative catalyst for the under.

—
Tobias Harrispa
over17—

Both analysts agree with high confidence. Harris is averaging 20.3 PA over his last 7 straight games and has hit the over in 12 of his last 19. The line at 17.0 is well below his recent output. Orlando's 12th-ranked defense provides no strong deterrent, making the over the clear play based on momentum and volume.

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