We’ve made it to the finish line. The last day of the NBA season is Sunday, and pretty much everything is still up for grabs, so every game will matter. Here are my NBA picks for April 14th. Go here for the latest NBA odds
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NBA Picks April 14th
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Tipoff – 1:00 pm EST
Spread: Cavaliers -15.5
Total: 205.5
Another lost season ends on Sunday for the Charlotte Hornets, while the Cleveland Cavaliers limp a bit to the finish line themselves. With no Donovan Mitchell tomorrow, I’m going to shy away from the spread in this game.
However, the total appears ripe for the picking. Even with the injuries on both sides, these teams should be able to get past the 205.5 points that this game is set at. I think this one gets into the 215-220 range, so let’s hit the over.
Best Bet: Hornets/Cavaliers Over 205.5 (-106)
Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks
Tipoff – 1:00 pm EST
Spread: Knicks -11.5
Total: 214.5
With so many double-digit spreads for Sunday’s spread of games, this is another game where I’m targeting the total. And I’m like this Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks to go over as well.
The top scorers for each team, DeMar DeRozan and Jalen Brunson, should be suiting up on Sunday, so no concerns there. For the season these two teams combine for 225 points per game. But over the past five games they’ve really upped that total, for a median total of 235. I think over 214.5 is a smart play.
Best Bet: Bulls/Knicks Over 214.5 (-110)
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