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NBA picks today: Thursday's best bets include Spurs vs. Clippers play [4/2/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get best NBA picks today and best bets for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Today’s NBA picks for April 02, 2026 are here, with Spurs vs. Clippers and Cavaliers vs. Warriors among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NBA schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest basketball odds to uncover top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NBA picks tonight [4/2, updated 6:02AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Clippers +3.5 (-102)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 55%
- Matchup: Spurs vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on Clippers +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55% probability produces an edge of 4.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.
Warriors +9.5 (-102)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 53.4%
- Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
Warriors +9.5 carries a 2.9% edge and a probability of 53.4% at -102 odds, according to our model.
Pelicans +6.5 (-110)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 54.5%
- Matchup: Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
Pelicans +6.5 vs. Trail Blazers at -110 odds shows a 2.1% edge, supported by a 54.5% probability in simulations.
NBA best bets summary: Thursday, 4/2/2026
As of 6:02AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs vs. Clippers | Clippers +3.5 | -102 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 55% |
| Cavaliers vs. Warriors | Warriors +9.5 | -102 @ BetMGM | 2.9% | 53.4% |
| Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers | Pelicans +6.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 2.1% | 54.5% |
List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [4/2/2026]
- Suns vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Timberwolves vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Lakers vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Thursday)
- Cavaliers vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Spurs vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
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Conclusion
Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for April 2, 2026, featuring plays such as Clippers +3.5 and Warriors +9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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