Tuesday didn’t go exactly to plan, thanks to the New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics blowing it for me. Here’s to better luck on Friday. Here are my NBA picks for April 26th. Go here for the latest NBA odds
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NBA Picks April 26th
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
Tipoff – 5:30 pm EST
Spread: Pacers -4
Total: 221.5
The Indiana Pacers got the crucial split in the first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. This is especially important in a playoffs dominated by home teams.
Milwaukee could be in trouble here. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still not ready to return, Khris Middleton is questionable for Friday, and Damian Lillard has been explosive in stretches, but not for a full game yet. Plus, the Bucks were a below-average team on the road during the regular season. I like Indiana to take care of business at home in Game 3.
Best Bet: Pacers -4 (-110)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
Tipoff – 10:30 pm EST
Spread: Suns -3.5
Total: 207.5
The Phoenix Suns have too much firepower and star power to get swept in this series, right?! As flawed as their roster makeup is, they are bound to win at least one game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. I’m betting it’ll be Game 3 back at home.
The good news is Grayson Allen’s ankle injury is less serious than originally thought, and he’s questionable for tomorrow. But it’s the three-headed monster of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal that has to really show up on Friday for Phoenix to get back into this series.
Best Bet: Suns -3.5 (-108)
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