Sunday marks the end of the NBA regular season and for this occasion we have another 15-game slate with all 30 teams in action. The league has decided to split this slate into two start times, one at 6 pm ET and the other batch of games at 8.30 pm ET. There’s still a handful of teams looking to move up the standings on the final day, it promises to be another exciting day for all hoop heads around the World!
I’ve done a deep analysis of all 15 matchups so you don’t have to and I’ve come up with my favorite NBA Best Bets for every single game. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel, head over to our website for NBA Picks on this massive 15-game slate. Let’s take a closer look into my bets now though!
Bucks vs 76ers Best Bet: 76ers -16 (-110)
The 7th seed is still very much in play for the 76ers who have to beat the Bucks and hope the Orlando Magic lose against the Celtics. The lottery bound Bucks don’t stand a chance here, the Sixers have beaten them in all 3 meetings this year.
Pistons vs Pacers Best Bet: Pistons -13 (-106)
Despite locking up the number one seed the Pistons are still playing like there’s something at stake. That’s mainly due to their leader Cade Cunningham just returning from a 3-week layoff, he’s looking to regain form and momentum in these remaining few games. I think Detroit takes this game seriously and tops the struggling Pacers one last time for their 60th win of the season.
Wizards vs Cavaliers Best Bet: Over 238.5 (-110)
Cleveland is finishing 4th regardless of how this match-up pans out, so I’d expect them to give their reserves more playing time here. Even a weakened line-up should put up points on the Wizards though, Washington is just atrocious on the defensive end.
Hawks vs Heat Best Bet: Hawks -6.5 (-110)
A win guarantees Atlanta remains 5th and a 1st Round match-up with the Cavaliers. They’re just the more consistent team here, Miami has had a really poor couple of months going down from a top 6 position to a play-in scenario and the 10th seed.
Magic vs Celtics Best Bet: Magic -4 (-114)
The Magic still have everything to play for here, they could even finish 6th if they beat Boston and the Raptors lose their last game against Brooklyn. Boston is safe in 2nd, think we’re going to see a slightly different starting unit from the one that normally plays.
Hornets vs Knicks Best Bet: Hornets -8.5 (-110)
Charlotte cannot afford to mess around here. A loss combined with a Miami win pushes them back to the 10th seed which would see them lose home court in the match-up against Miami. I think it’s only fair after the turnaround they had this season that they finish 9th and get a playoff atmosphere type game against the Heat in the play-in game.
Nets vs Raptors Best Bet: Nets +19 (-110)
The Raptors are currently 6th which means a 1st Round match-up vs the Knicks, a team that’s beaten them in dominant fashion 5 times this season already. Call me crazy, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Raptors did some maneuvering here and tried to avoid this match-up, even at the cost of falling into the play-in tournament.
Jazz vs Lakers Best Bet: Lakers -17 (-110)
The good news for the Lakers is that they cannot fall below the 4th seed heading into the final day, they could move up if they win here and the Nuggets lose to OKC. Either way, I still think they’ll dominate the lowly Jazz here even without Luka and Reaves.
Grizzlies vs Rockets Best Bet: Over 227.5 (-110)
This is a match-up where everything has already been decided, so do not expect to see any of the Rockets star players. The defenses might also take the night off, the intensity of this game won’t be at a high level so let’s go with the over.
Suns vs Thunder Best Bet: Thunder -6.5 (-114)
I really like the Thunder reserves a lot more here. Phoenix really struggled scoring the ball in their last game, falling to the Lakers 101-73. They’re locked into the 7th seed, as are the Thunder in the 1st seed. Back OKC.
Nuggets vs Spurs Best Bet: Nuggets +5 (-108)
Denver rested everyone and still topped OKC easily in their last game. In theory they could lose if they wanted to face Houston in the 1st Round (assuming the Lakers beat Utah), but I don’t think that’ll be the plan here. San Antonio is likely to rest players given they’ve already clinched the number two seed.
Bulls vs Mavericks Best Bet: Mavericks -6.5 (-114)
How about another win for the Mavs and a big game from Cooper Flagg to boost his Rookie of the Year award case? That’s exactly what I’m expecting to happen on the final day of the regular season against an unmotivated Chicago Bulls team. Dallas has 4 wins in 5 meetings as well.
Warriors vs Clippers Best Bet: Clippers -9 (-110)
LA can still move up to 8th if the Trail Blazers slip up against the Kings at home. Golden State has been locked into the 10th seed for a while, their main focus is to be as healthy as possible for the 9 vs 10 play-in game, which could very well be against the Clippers.
Pelican vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Timberwolves -10.5 (-112)
Minnesota just got Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards back from their injuries, they just beat a strong Rockets team on the road. I think they go into this game with a mindset of having to win, both of those players are trying to regain some of the form they had prior to their injuries.
Kings vs Trail Blazers Best Bet: Trail Blazers -16.5 (-110)
This is a historic chance for Portland. If they beat the Kings here they remain 8th and get two cracks at making the postseason which would be the first time they made it there since 2021. I don’t think they let this slip away against a weak Kings squad.
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