NBA Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Two Spread Plays [4/4/2025]

NBA betting is back for another enticing slate on 4/4, and we're here to serve up our top basketball picks for Friday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Mavericks vs. Clippers game at 10:30PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout spread play with an edge of 3.9%, these picks are based on advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [4/4, Updated: 10:01PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bets for Friday, April 4, 2025.

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Mavericks +11.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Drawing from our Mavericks vs Clippers prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Mavericks vs. Clippers game. We recommend a spread bet on Mavericks +11.5 at -108 odds, offering an edge of 3.9%.

Mavericks +11.5 vs. Clippers

-108

Bet $25
Payout $48.15Bet $25, Payout $48.15

Mavericks ML (+475)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 21.2%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NBA bet for Friday's basketball action, again in the matchup between the Mavericks and Clippers. We suggest placing a wager on Mavericks ML at +475 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.9% edge.

Mavericks ML vs. Clippers

+475

Bet $25
Payout $143.75Bet $25, Payout $143.75

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Pelicans +15 (-108)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Leveraging insights from our Pelicans vs Lakers prediction, our next pick for today's basketball action is from the Pelicans vs. Lakers game. We recommend a spread bet on Pelicans +15 at -108 odds. Our model suggests a favorable 2.6% edge for this wager.

Pelicans +15 vs. Lakers

-108

Bet $25
Payout $48.15Bet $25, Payout $48.15

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NBA Best Bets: Friday, 4/4/2025

As of 10:01PM ET, here are the next three NBA bets recommended by our model:

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on April 4, check out:

• Friday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Friday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [4/4/2025]

• Mavericks vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Pelicans vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Hawks (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Grizzlies vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Timberwolves vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bucks vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.