{"id":71585,"date":"2024-04-02T12:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=71585"},"modified":"2024-04-02T12:55:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:55:02","slug":"best-nba-bets-for-april-2-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/04\/02\/best-nba-bets-for-april-2-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Best NBA Bets for April 2, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have nine NBA games to anticipate today. While we savor the action, I’ve curated the best NBA bets for April 2 for you to consider. Relax, enjoy the games, and let\u2019s continue our successful streak<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best NBA Bets for April 2, 2024<\/h2>\n

Thunder @ 76ers<\/h3>\n

Over 225.5 (-110)<\/h4>\n

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Philadelphia to face the 76ers in the second and final game of their inter-conference season series. The previous match ended in a four-point victory for the 76ers.<\/p>\n

This matchup features teams viewed as potential contenders for the NBA title, each boasting All-NBA talent and potential for deep playoff runs.<\/p>\n

Currently, the Thunder lead the West, aiming to secure the first seed as they head into the playoffs, marking their first appearance since the 2019\/20 season.<\/p>\n

The 76ers, positioned eighth in the East, are in the midst of the play-in race, seeking a spot in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

They hope for Joel Embiid’<\/a>s return from injury, though De’Anthony Melton<\/a> and Robert Covington<\/a> are sidelined for this game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> and Jalen Williams<\/a> are doubtful for the Thunder.<\/p>\n

The Thunder enter this matchup with confidence, having won seven of their last nine games, including a recent road victory against the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the 76ers are coming off a dominant win over the Toronto Raptors on the road.<\/p>\n

The 76ers have scored at least 114 points in three of their last five. Both teams over the last five games are in the top 11 in the NBA in pace.<\/p>\n

With both teams displaying strong offensive prowess in recent games, expect a high-scoring contest. Therefore, we recommend betting on the over due to the elite shot-making abilities of both teams.<\/p>\n

Rockets @ Timberwolves<\/h3>\n

Rockets +7.5 (-110)<\/h4>\n

The Timberwolves host the Houston Rockets at the Target Center, marking their third encounter this season. In their recent matchup in Minneapolis, the Timberwolves secured a 21-point victory.<\/p>\n

Both teams enter this game in good form, with the Timberwolves winning seven of their last nine games, while the Rockets have won 13 of their last 15, including an impressive 11-game win streak.<\/p>\n

Currently third in the West, the Timberwolves aim to maintain their position, while the Rockets are in close pursuit of the Warriors for the final play-in spot.<\/p>\n

The Timberwolves continue to cope with the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a>, with Anthony Edwards<\/a> and Rudy Gobert<\/a> listed as doubtful. For the Rockets, Alperen Sengun<\/a> and Tari Eason<\/a> remain sidelined.<\/p>\n

Since Towns’ injury, the Timberwolves have struggled to secure decisive victories, lacking sufficient shooting support for their young star, Ant. In contrast, the Rockets excel defensively and boast scoring options, including Jalen Green,<\/a> who can deliver standout performances.<\/p>\n

Given the Rockets’ strong performance against the spread in March, we recommend betting on them to cover the spread due to their scoring ability and defensive prowess.<\/p>\n

Mavericks @ Warriors<\/h3>\n

Mavericks ML (-110)<\/h4>\n

The Dallas Mavericks travel to San Francisco to face the Warriors in the second game of their season series. The Mavericks secured a 10-point victory in their previous matchup at the American Airlines Center.<\/p>\n

Currently fifth in the West, the Mavericks aim to maintain their position, while the Warriors are fighting to secure their spot in the play-in tournament.<\/p>\n

Both teams enter this game on impressive winning streaks, with the Mavericks winning seven consecutive games and the Warriors on a four-game win streak.<\/p>\n

Both teams are at full strength.<\/p>\n

While the Warriors have enjoyed recent success, their wins have come against teams with limited offensive capabilities. In contrast, the Mavericks have secured notable victories against formidable opponents, showcasing the scoring prowess of Luka Doncic<\/a> and Kyrie Irving.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mavericks possess the defensive capability to challenge Stephen Curry,<\/a> and with their current form led by Doncic, they present a formidable challenge for the Warriors.<\/p>\n

Given the Mavericks’ strong performance and the Warriors’ recent struggles against elite opponents, we recommend betting on the Mavericks to secure the win on the road.<\/p>\n

These are our best NBA bets for April 2. Let\u2019s build on our recent successes.<\/p>\n

Best of luck with your bets!<\/p>\n

Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of approximately 11:30 a.m. EST on April 2, 2024. These suggestions are for entertainment purposes only and do not guarantee outcomes. Wager responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We have nine NBA games to anticipate today. While we savor the action, I’ve curated the best NBA bets for April 2 for you to consider. Relax, enjoy the games, and let\u2019s continue our successful streak. Best NBA Bets for April 2, 2024 Thunder @ 76ers Over 225.5 (-110) The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Philadelphia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5018,"featured_media":71636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,1608,30,25,31,21,22,13],"tags":[3256,406,1133,3723,48],"class_list":["post-71585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-basketball","category-mavericks","category-warriors","category-rockets","category-timberwolves","category-thunder","category-76ers","tag-jalen-green","tag-kyrie-irving","tag-luka-doncic","tag-nba-betting","tag-stephen-curry"],"modified_by":"Zach Kircher","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71585"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71585\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}