NBA Picks Today and Best Bets [Friday, 4/26/2024]

NBA betting is back for another big day of playoffs, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Friday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including Cavaliers vs. Magic and Nuggets vs. Lakers.

By using our own cutting-edge simulations and machine learning, the bets featured below are led by a moneyline play at 1:00PM ET.

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NBA Picks Today: 4/26/2024

After diving deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations of today's playoffs action, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has figured out the best basketball bets for you to place on upcoming games on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Given the time of day now (10:02PM ET), it's important to note that the below bets are for games happening on Saturday.

Keep in mind that the earliest game time is at the top of this list of picks. To get access to our full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

Magic ML (-130)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 58.8%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Magic (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity today, which comes in the Cavaliers vs. Magic game. We recommend a bet on Magic ML at -130 odds, which provides an edge of 2.3%.

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Nuggets ML (-155)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 63.9%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great NBA playoffs bet, this time in the matchup between the Nuggets and Lakers. We suggest placing a wager on Nuggets ML, available at -155 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 3.1% edge for this bet.

Please be aware that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to capitalize on these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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NBA Playoffs Best Bets: Friday, 4/26/2024

As of 10:02PM ET, here are the next two NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Cavaliers vs. Magic	Magic ML	-130 @ DraftKings	2.3%
Nuggets vs. Lakers	Nuggets ML	-155 @ DraftKings	3.1%

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Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [4/26/2024]

• Timberwolves vs. Suns (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Cavaliers vs. Magic (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Thunder vs. Pelicans (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Celtics vs. Heat (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nuggets vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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