We get two more NBA play-in games tomorrow – one in the East, one in the West – with another win-or-go-home situation. Here are your NBA play-in predictions and preview for Wednesday, April 15th.
NBA Play-In Predictions & Preview For Wednesday, April 15th
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
Start Time – 7:30 PM EST
We’ll start with the East’s 7th vs 8th place game, with the Orlando Magic visiting the Philadelphia 76ers. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – the Sixers will be without Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future. But at least it’s a new ailment this time – he had his appendix removed.
Despite this, I’m taking Philadelphia tomorrow night. They are a good home team, and the Magic are just not a team I’m willing to put any faith in. Plus, my numbers say to pick the 76ers. My line is Philadelphia -2.
Best Bet: Philadelphia -1.5 (-110)
Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers
Start Time – 10:00 PM EST
I’m sure neither the Golden State Warriors nor the LA Clippers envisioned themselves in a win-or-go-home play-in game when the season started, but here they are. Quite expensive 9th and 10th-place teams.
I’ll take the home side in this one as well, despite Stephen Curry being back for the visitors. My line is LA -5.5, so the Clippers will win and will cover, because I said so.
Best Bet: LA -4.5 (-118)
2025/6 Overall Record: 178-145 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,522.40
Return on Investment: 5%
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