With an action-packed 10-game NBA slate scheduled for Friday, April 4, DraftKings Sportsbook offers several intriguing opportunities to consider.
Here’s a look at the full NBA schedule for today’s games (all times Eastern):
Kings at Hornets, 7 p.m.
Jazz at Pacers, 7 p.m.
Suns at Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
Pistons at Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
Blazers at Bulls, 8 p.m.
Thunder at Rockets, 8 p.m.
Cavaliers at Spurs, 8 p.m.
Nuggets at Warriors, 10 p.m.
Pelicans at Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Mavericks at Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
Bulls -6 (-112)
The Bulls are now in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament after securing a berth with their recent win. They aim to improve their seeding as they face the Trail Blazers at home. The Bulls have shown their resilience, with key performances from Coby White, who earned the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, who have been critical to their efforts. While fighting to stay in their own Play-In race, the Blazers are decimated by injuries to key players like Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant. Given the Bulls’ strong recent form and Portland’s injury woes, Chicago should be able to cover the six-point spread at home.
Rockets +6 (-108)
With a chance to prove themselves against the top team in the league, the Houston Rockets are ready to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets, fresh off securing a playoff berth, have shown their strength, winning 13 of their last 15 games. However, they will face a formidable Thunder team on a historic run. With players like Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun leading the charge, the Rockets are positioned to give the Thunder a tough challenge. Given the high stakes for both teams, Houston will look to keep the game close and cover the spread.
Mavericks +10 (-108)
The Mavericks face off against the Clippers in what promises to be an emotional game with Anthony Davis returning to Los Angeles. The Mavericks have been playing better with Davis recently, and with his standout performance in a win over Atlanta, Dallas will look to keep the momentum going. While the Clippers are strong, especially with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden setting the tone, the Mavericks have the talent to stay within the 10-point spread and challenge for the win. Expect a tightly contested game.
Donovan Mitchell Over 25.5 Points (-115)
Donovan Mitchell has been on a scoring tear recently, averaging 29.7 points in his last three games. Mitchell will surely look to guide Cleveland to a victory against a shorthanded, non-playoff team, as the Cavaliers push to secure the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs, struggling to remain in the Play-In hunt, won’t easily stop Mitchell. Given his recent form, the over on 25.5 points looks like a solid bet.
