There is a loaded schedule in the NBA for Friday night. There is still plenty to be determined for Western Conference playoff seeding, so every game matters for those teams. Below are my NBA Picks for April 5, 2024.
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NBA Picks April 5, 2024
Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Tipoff – 8:10 pm EST
Spread: Bucks -15
Total: 228.5
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off two embarrassing losses where they were a double-digit favorite in those games. Tonight, the Bucks look to snap the losing streak against the league’s worst defense.
I am simply going to continue fading the Raptors in this game. Over the last five games, the Raptors are dead last in defensive efficiency and it’s not even close. Additionally, the Raptors are allowing 127.2 points per game in that span. Furthermore, over the last four games, the Raptors have allowed 145, 135, 128, and 133.
.If there was ever an opponent for the Bucks to face to take their frustration and pick apart a defense, it’s tonight against the Raptors.
Best Bet: Bucks Team Total Over 121.5
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
Tipoff – 10:10 pm EST
Spread: Suns -4
Total: 216.5
There is a huge Western Conference matchup tonight in the desert. The Timberwolves look to take over the #1 seed in the conference. Meanwhile, the Suns look to continue playing well and above the play-in tournament bracket. The Suns come into this game a healthy squad and playing some great basketball, having won six of their last eight games.
I believe this will be a tough defensive game between these two teams. Over the last five games, the Timberwolves have been the #1 defensive-rated team in the NBA, while the Suns have been slightly above league average in that span. Further, since the All-Star Break at home, the Suns have been 8-1 to the Under. Both teams are in the bottom 10 in pace, so I do expect half-court offense and tough defense.
Best Bet: Timberwolves/Suns Under 216.5
YTD Record: 54-37-1 (59.2%)
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