Free NBA Picks For Saturday, 4/4

The NBA serves up a second straight batch of 10 games on Saturday night, featuring a huge battle in Dallas between the Warriors and Mavericks. There are playoff implications abound, but anyone conducting any NBA betting will want to mind resting players (looking at you, Hawks) and injuries. We made it through the fire on Friday with an 8-2 mark (brings us to 672-338 on the year) and gear up for another full slate.

Let’s break down tonight’s games and see which NBA teams we should be picking for 4/4/2015:

76ers @ Hornets

Charlotte is down Al Jefferson and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and they’re slowly slipping out of the playoff conversation. Their dream may officially die with a home loss to the Tankers.

Pick: Sixers 91, Hornets 90

Nets @ Hawks

Brooklyn has won a staggering six straight games and gets a true test on the road against the beast team in the East. It’s worth wondering how hard ATL will play and how much they use their big names, as they have literally nothing to play for. That being said, they’re at home and they are still the better team.

Pick: Hawks 106, Nets 101

Heat @ Pistons

Dwyane Wade won’t sit out so the Heat are mostly at full strength as they continue their playoff push tonight. It’s not going to be easy to beat a surging Pistons team on the road, but Hassan Whiteside is back to regular minutes and Detroit is still without Greg Monroe.

Pick: Heat 102, Pistons 97

Celtics @ Raptors

Boston has been pretty solid lately and even has Jared Sullinger back, but winning in Toronto is a tough task. The Raptors play very well at home and even without Kyle Lowry they matchup well against the Celtics.

Pick: Raps 109, Celtics 105

Wizards @ Grizzlies

Washington continues to be an up and down team and now they’ll be severely test on the road in Memphis tonight. They should be without Nene Hilario and Paul Pierce could also be out, so taking down the Grizzlies isn’t too likely.

Pick: Grizz 104, Wiz 98

Warriors @ Mavericks

Possibly the most explosive game of the night has Stephen Curry and the Warriors marching into Dallas to take on the Mavs. Dallas has been up and down over their past 10 games (5-5) and while they might be able to run with the Warriors, Golden State’s edge on defense is alarming. Draymond Green returns to the lineup and Chandler Parsons (knee) is out, so the Mavs could be in trouble.

Pick: Warriors 112, Mavs 108

Magic @ Bucks

Orlando got a big road win last night and will try to make it two in a row in Mil-town tonight. The Bucks aren’t nearly as good as they were earlier this year but they’ve stolen two in a row and are at home. If they bring their trademark defense to this one they should win, although it should be close.

Pick: Bucks 102, Magic 99

Clippers @ Nuggets

The Clippers got a huge road win in Portland the other day and still have a shot at the #4 overall seed out West. Denver is completely lost and got whooped by the Spurs last night. Banking on them responding by even competing with a much better L.A. squad is a big risk.

Pick: Clips 114, Nuggets 102

Jazz @ Suns

Utah brings the defense and Phoenix can bring the offense, but the Jazz might have the more imposing edge here. The Suns will be without Alex Len and Brandon Knight, while they’ve dropped five in a row and seem spiritless. Utah struggles on the road but if they bring their A game on defense they’ll be fine.

Pick: Jazz 101, Suns 97

Pelicans @ Trail Blazers

Portland has their division locked up but they can still chase the #3 overall seed by winning more games. New Orleans, meanwhile, won’t go down easy as they come in with four straight wins, eyeing the 8th playoff spot. The Pelicans should give Portland a fight, but the Blazers are simply the better team. They also rarely lose at home.

Pick: Blazers 107, Pellies 104