NBA Picks April 10, 2024

NBA Picks April 10, 2024

Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets

Tipoff – 7:40 pm EST
Spread: Nets -11.5
Total: 221.5

The Toronto Raptors will travel to Brooklyn on Wednesday night to take on the Nets. There is no question that the Raptors are putting little to no effort on the defensive side of the basketball.

Over the last five games, the Raptors have allowed 126.8 points per game. Just last night, they allowed 140 points to the Indiana Pacers. Further, the Raptors are the fourth-worst defensive-rated team in that same span. Additionally, in back-to-back games this season, the Raptors are 8-5 to the Over.

The Nets, who are playing back-to-back games at home, are 5-2 to the Over. I do not expect any defense to be played in this game, and I expect plenty of points to be scored.

Best Bet: Raptors/Nets Over 221.5

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets

Tipoff – 10:10 pm EST
Spread: Nuggets -6
Total: 212

There is a huge Western Conference matchup tonight in the Mile High City. The Timberwolves and the Nuggets will battle it out for the #1 seed in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves could potentially get Karl Anthony-Towns back tonight after missing significant time with an injury.

I believe this will be a tough defensive game between these two teams. This game will have a feel of a playoff atmosphere and I am expecting both defenses to play tough. In the three prior meetings this season between these two teams, the Under is 2-1, averaging 211.7 points per game.

Meanwhile, over the last five games, the Nuggets and Timberwolves are top 3 in defensive efficiency. I expect this to be a lower-scoring affair.

Best Bet: Timberwolves/Nuggets Under 212

YTD Record: 55-38-1 (59%)

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