Detroit is the better team, but Orlando are in a more desperate position. The Pistons already locked up the East’s top seed, while Orlando is 42-36, ninth in the conference, with all focus on jumping into the top six and skipping the play-in. The Magic have won three of their last four, they have home advantage, and their defensive solidity can give them an edge over a Pistons side that will already be looking ahead to the play-offs.

New York is 50-28 but struggles as an underdog and has lost five straight against teams above .500, relying heavily on Jalen Brunson. Atlanta, 45-33, has surged to the 5-seed by winning 18 of its last 20, averaging 118.6 points with elite ball movement. With strong momentum and home advantage, this favours the Hawks.

Although their win streak was snapped over the weekend by the Nuggets, the Spurs are still the odds-on favourites to get a win over the 76ers. Philadelphia just got blown out at home by a Pistons team without Cade Cunningham, and their form has been all over the place of late. San Antonio’s offence is just too much to handle for a team like Philadelphia, so go with the home side to cover.

The Denver Nuggets are riding the longest current win streak in the NBA and have been leading the league in scoring over the last 10 games. Denver have had the measure of Portland this year, beating them 157-103 in February and 128-112 last month. The Trail Blazers are ranked 17th offensively across the last 10, and they have a losing record on the road this season.

Although their win streak was snapped over the weekend by the Nuggets, the Spurs are still the odds-on favourites to get a win over the 76ers. Philadelphia just got blown out at home by a Pistons team without Cade Cunningham, and their form has been all over the place of late. San Antonio’s offence is just too much to handle for a team like Philadelphia, so go with the home side to cover.

Although their win streak was snapped over the weekend by the Nuggets, the Spurs are still the odds-on favourites to get a win over the 76ers. Philadelphia just got blown out at home by a Pistons team without Cade Cunningham, and their form has been all over the place of late. San Antonio’s offence is just too much to handle for a team like Philadelphia, so go with the home side to cover.

The Denver Nuggets are riding the longest current win streak in the NBA and have been leading the league in scoring over the last 10 games. Denver have had the measure of Portland this year, beating them 157-103 in February and 128-112 last month. The Trail Blazers are ranked 17th offensively across the last 10, and they have a losing record on the road this season.