NBA Parlay Odds & Picks for Saturday , April 2 (2022)
March Madness still has the national spotlight in the betting world, but the NBA returns today with a five-game slate. With games starting at 12:30 PM EST, the Nets and Hawks go at it in the national TV (NBA TV) spot.
Let’s take a closer look at three games.
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Leg #1. Hawks +2.5 | -110 at DK Sportsbook
Sitting in a deadlock at 40-37 and in the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, both the Nets and Hawks are firmly in the play-in tournament. For the Hawks, four straight wins have come from an offensive flurry, with the Hawks scoring an average of 130 points per game during their most recent run.
The Nets, on the other hand, are limping into the postseason literally and figuratively. Losing two of their past three (0-3 ATS), the Nets now come into this one likely without Goran Dragic (illness) and Seth Curry (ankle). One of the best home teams in the league (25-14), I like for the Hawks to have enough to outlast the Nets in this one.
Leg #2. Heat -2 | -110 at DK Sportsbook
Winners of two straight following a four game slide, the Heat are holding onto a one game lead atop the Eastern Conference standings. Allowing just 105.1 points per game, the Heat are getting it done on the defensive end while their offense has failed to keep up. They’ve scored 106 points or less in five of their past six.
Sitting four games behind the Heat are the Bulls, who have won three of their past four, covering in all three wins. The Heat have owned this matchup, however, winning three straight in the series covering by an average of 12.5 points per game.
Leg #3. Jazz -2 | -110 at DK Sportsbook
Two teams in desperate need of a win will face off tonight in San Francisco, as the Jazz have lost five of their past six, with scoring being a major issue. Prior to Thursday’s vs. the Lakers, the Jazz averaged just 103.8 points per game.
The Warriors have had similar issues without Steph Curry, losing four straight and scoring just 105.8 per game. With Curry now out for the remainder of the regular season, look for the Jazz to put the pedal down in this one as they look to cement their spot on the top of Western Conference standings.
Total Odds: +595 at DK Sportsbook
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