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Read Article NBA picks today: Easter Sunday best bets include Knicks vs. Hawks play [4/5/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get best NBA picks today and best bets for Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Today’s NBA picks for Easter Sunday are here, with Knicks vs. Hawks and Clippers vs. Kings among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NBA play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest basketball odds to find top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NBA picks tonight [4/5, updated 8:32PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Hawks ML (-110)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 56.5%
- Matchup: Knicks vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Our model has identified value on Hawks to defeat Knicks at -110 odds. A 56.5% probability produces an edge of 4.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.
Kings +13.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 56%
- Matchup: Clippers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
Kings +13.5 carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 56% at -110 odds, according to our model.
76ers +8 (-106)
- Edge: 3.0%
- Probability: 54.5%
- Matchup: 76ers vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Monday)
76ers +8 vs. Spurs at -106 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 54.5% probability in simulations.
NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 4/5/2026
As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks vs. Hawks | Hawks ML | -110 @ DraftKings | 4.1% | 56.5% |
| Clippers vs. Kings | Kings +13.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 3.6% | 56% |
| 76ers vs. Spurs | 76ers +8 | -106 @ FanDuel | 3.0% | 54.5% |
List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [4/5/2026]
- Clippers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Rockets vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Knicks vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- 76ers vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Monday)
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Conclusion
Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for April 5, 2026, featuring plays such as Hawks ML and Kings +13.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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