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NBA Best Bets: Playoff Picture, Key Games and Team Motivations

We are heading into the stretch drive of the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba">NBA</a> season. Teams are gearing up for the playoffs, increasing the intensity every step of the way. Today&#8217;s schedule features an exciting seven-game slate, including some of the top contenders for the Larry O&#8217;Brien Trophy. These are our three top wagers for our Monday parlay!
Note: All odds and lines are courtesy of bet365 and are subject to change after the publication of this article.
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<h2>Best NBA Betting Picks for Tuesday: 3-Game Parlay Predictions</h2>
<h2>Leg 1: Bucks -5.5</h2>
Where to Watch Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks
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<li>Arena: Fiserv Forum</li>
<li>Location: Milwaukee, WI</li>
<li>Where to Watch: KPHE</li>
<li>Time: 7:30 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Spread: MIL -5.5 | Total: 224</li>
<li>Moneyline: MIL -230 | PHX +190</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/game/phoenix-suns-milwaukee-bucks-scores-odds-picks-props-april-01-2025/35081c5b-9252-4773-891d-10c6d92850f0">Suns vs Bucks Matchup Page</a></li>
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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/phoenix-suns-depth-chart">Phoenix Suns</a> will only go as far as <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/kevin-durant/3209">Kevin Durant</a> carries them. As it turns out, the weight was too much to bear. KD went down with an ankle injury last night, cratering the Suns&#8217; playoff chances. Expect the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/milwaukee-bucks-depth-chart">Milwaukee Bucks</a> to take advantage of a beat-up Phoenix squad on Tuesday. 
Even before the Durant injury, the Suns were trending downward. Phoenix hasn&#8217;t covered a spread in four straight, a span that includes only one win. Underwhelming defense has been the driving force in their regression, with opponents averaging 127.5 points per game across that sample. 
The Suns&#8217; defensive collapse coincides with a resurgent Bucks&#8217; offense. Milwaukee is up to 116.0 points over its last three, driving its shooting percentage to 51.2%. Those benchmarks represent substantive jumps relative to the Bucks&#8217; regular-season averages of 114.2 and 48.1%, respectively.
This is a classic flat spot for the Suns. They&#8217;re fresh off defeat, without their leading scorer, and traveling up to take on a resilient Bucks squad. Milwaukee is more than capable of putting up a crooked number on the Suns. This one could get ugly.
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<h2>Leg 2: TOR-CHI Over 235.5</h2>
<h3>Where to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls</h3>
<ul>
<li>Arena: United Center</li>
<li>Location: Chicago, IL</li>
<li>Where to Watch: CHSN, TSN</li>
<li>Time: 8:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Spread: CHI -5 | Total: 235.5</li>
<li>Moneyline: CHI -200 | TOR +165</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/game/toronto-raptors-chicago-bulls-scores-odds-picks-props-april-01-2025/f2a9d0dd-805e-4632-93dd-2c99d23f9a07">Raptors vs Bulls Matchup Page</a></li>
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Seemingly out of nowhere, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/toronto-raptors-depth-chart">Toronto Raptors</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/chicago-bulls-depth-chart">Chicago Bulls</a> have both emerged as late-season postseason contenders. The Bulls have won four of their past six to secure their grip on the final play-in spot. Likewise, the Raps have won four straight, putting themselves within reach of catching Chicago. The common thread through their most recent efforts has been high-scoring basketball. 
The Bulls have been on another level of late. Across its last seven games, Chicago has gone 5-1-1 to the over. While they&#8217;ve been able to extract maximum value on offense, those efforts have come at the expense of defensive efficiency. Their last three opponents have averaged 125.3 points per game, with none of those teams recording fewer than 117 points. 
Granted, Toronto&#8217;s defense had been trending more positively. However, the Raps were caught flat-footed their last time out. They gave up 106 to the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on 47.2% shooting. After the Raps&#8217; extended above-average run, another ineffective performance could be on the horizon.
We&#8217;re using this spot to bet on a high-scoring game. The Bulls have been one of the most reliable &#8216;over&#8217; teams, and Toronto is due for a cooling-off period after overheating on defense. Over 235.5 seems like an inevitability.
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<h2>Leg 3: Spurs Moneyline +145</h2>
Where to Watch Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs
<ul>
<li>Arena: Frost Bank Center</li>
<li>Location: San Antonio, TX</li>
<li>Where to Watch: FDSSW, FDSFL</li>
<li>Time: 8:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Spread: ORL -4 | Total: 217</li>
<li>Moneyline: ORL -170 | SAS +145</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/game/orlando-magic-san-antonio-spurs-scores-odds-picks-props-april-01-2025/687bb854-68f1-40a3-9f3f-ff3d74003858">Magic vs Spurs Matchup Page</a></li>
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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/orlando-magic-depth-chart">Orlando Magic</a> were out-gunned at home last night, dropping a 96-87 decision to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/la-clippers-depth-chart">LA Clippers</a>. The Magic are back in action tonight, installed as short favorites versus the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/depth-chart/san-antonio-spurs-depth-chart">San Antonio Spurs</a>. However, Orlando is undeserving of being installed as road chalk in this spot. 
The Magic&#8217;s offense has been lacking recently. They&#8217;ve been held to 92 or fewer points in two of their last three, with a corresponding decline in their shooting percentage. Across the three-game sample, Orlando is sinking just 44.1% of their shot attempts. An increase in scoring may be an eventuality, but it won&#8217;t be enough to keep pace with the Spurs. 
San Antonio plays with pace, and they&#8217;ve used that to deliver above-average offensive performances lately. They&#8217;ve recorded at least 116 points in four of their previous seven. Most notably, they&#8217;ve improved their efficiency from distance, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc over their last few games. 
Coincidentally, three-point defense has been an area of concern for the Magic most of this season. Coming in tired, we expect the Spurs to take advantage on the second night of a back-to-back. The safe bet is to take San Antonio to cover the spread as underdogs, but we can&#8217;t overlook the value on the moneyline.
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<h2>Best NBA Betting Picks for Sunday: Bucks -5.5, TOR-CHI Over 235.5, Spurs Moneyline +145 (+781)</h2>
This three-game parlay could return bettors a potential return of +781. We&#8217;re including the Bucks -5.5, Toronto versus Chicago over 235.5, and the Spurs moneyline on our ticket.
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