NBA Picks

The Eastern Conference playoff battle continues as the New York Knicks visit the Detroit Pistons for Game 6 tonight! Following their stunning Game 5 upset in New York, can Cade Cunningham and the Pistons keep their season alive? We break down the odds, key matchups, and deliver our expert betting pick for this pivotal May 1st showdown.

Lakers enter as 5.5-point favorites against Timberwolves in Game 5 elimination matchup. Can LeBron and Luka force Game 6 or will Edwards’ hot hand close the series?

In tonight’s clash at the Chase Center, we have the Knicks facing off against the Warriors, with Golden State laying a -4.5 points and a total line of 211.5. Given the impact of Steph Curry’s return to the lineup—demonstrated in their recent victory over the Lakers—the Warriors looked to be poised for another strong performance. Do you lay the points? Get our betting preview plus free pick against the spread.

The Nuggets visit the Mavericks in a key matchup, favored by -3.5 with a total at 226.5. Considering Denver’s form and Dallas’ lineup uncertainities the visitor looks like the best bet. Read on to get some key metrics and handicapper Joe Jensen’s free pick.

Warriors, with Curry potentially in play, take on the Lakers in a crucial matchup. With a +3.5 spread and 238 total, Joe leans leans towards Golden State covering the spread. Read on to get his reasoning.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the New Orleans Pelicans in a critical Western Conference matchup, with the Pelicans favored by -6.5. As both teams aim for playoff positioning, this game could preview a potential first-round series. Despite James Harden’s questionable status, the Clippers’ resilience makes them an intriguing pick at +6.5, promising a tightly contested battle at the Smoothie King Center.