The NBA regular season resumes this Monday with a quieter slate, featuring only two scheduled games. Our team of basketball betting experts has reviewed the latest odds and identified the best value on the board.
Our betting experts have looked over the odds and made NBA picks for 2 of today's contests. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Monday, April 7.
NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Monday, April 7
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Kings vs. Pistons Pick
By Joe Dellera
The Kings face off against the Pistons in a critical game for seeding in each conference. This is a back-to-back for Sacramento, but Sabonis has been strong on zero days' rest.
On the season, Sabonis is averaging 16.5 rebounds per game on zero rest, an increase from his already impressive 13.9 per game. Now, he faces a tough matchup against rebound magnets Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. However, their relative limitations as spacers should keep Sabonis close to the paint and in prime rebounding position.
This should be a defensive battle from the Pistons, which could lead to more opportunities for offensive rebounds for the Kings — an area where Sabonis can thrive.
I’ll back Sabonis on Monday night.
Pick: Domantas Sabonis Over 12.5 Rebounds
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Kings vs. Pistons Pick
The Pistons recently welcomed back superstar Cade Cunningham to the lineup, and he’s now ready for his second game back.
I expect the Pistons to immediately start running the bulk of the offense through Cunningham to help him get into a rhythm with the playoffs right around the corner, especially with the Pistons being a clear Eastern Conference playoff contender.
On the other side, the Kings are on the second night of a road back-to-back after an upset win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game should be fast-paced, with a high total of over 230.
I expect Cunningham to record nearly double-digit assists or more. The over 8.5 is +120 at bet365, but I would play it to even money.
Pick: Cade Cunningham Over 8.5 Assists
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76ers vs. Heat Pick
Ware has recorded double-doubles in six of his last 12 games, including a 13-point, 14-rebound performance against the 76ers just over a week ago.
The Sixers are struggling defensively, ranking 24th in points in the paint allowed, 25th in net rating, 26th in defense, 28th in rebounds allowed per 100 possessions and 30th in field goal defense percentage.
They’ve simply been underperforming.
Ware could easily reach 10 points and 10 rebounds if he shoots 6-for-6 against Philly again, as he did recently — though that’s unlikely.
But we’re hoping, and could see, more field goal attempts. He’s averaging 8.5 FGA per game through 12 games, hitting double figures in scoring six times. While I wish he took more free throws, it may not matter in this matchup.
Pick: Kel'el Ware to Record a Double-Double
