NBA Picks, Predictions: Our 5 Bets for Mavericks-Lakers, Warriors-Rockets, More for April 5
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Key Points:
- The NBA features an 11-game slate on Easter Sunday, April 5, with betting experts highlighting key picks for matchups including Lakers vs. Mavericks and Rockets vs. Warriors.
- With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, Lakers' Luke Kennard is expected to see increased usage and is favored to score over 12.5 points against Dallas due to their weak defense.
- The Utah Jazz, coming off a heavy loss and missing key players, are picked as resilient underdogs with a +24 spread against the favored Oklahoma City Thunder, who may be overrated at home.
- Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin is projected to exceed 16.5 points against the Kings, benefiting from a favorable matchup against a weak Sacramento defense and his strong recent performances alongside Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland.
- Golden State's Gui Santos is expected to continue his scoring surge with over 12.5 points against the Rockets, even if Stephen Curry plays limited minutes in his return after a long absence, as Santos thrives against a defense vulnerable to three-point shooting.
