Golden State -7.5
The 76ers are in free fall, having lost nine straight and essentially waving the white flag on the season. With Joel Embiid shut down, along with multiple other injuries, Philadelphia is severely undermanned. Meanwhile, Golden State is surging, winning five straight, all by at least six points. Stephen Curry is heating up, fresh off a 56-point performance, and with the Warriors pushing for a higher playoff seed, expect them to handle a depleted Sixers squad with ease.
Milwaukee Bucks -3
Milwaukee has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning seven of their last ten, including an impressive victory over Denver. The Bucks’ elite defense (5th in defensive rating over the last 10 games) and interior size with Giannis and Brook Lopez give them a major edge over a Mavericks team struggling with injuries in the frontcourt. Dallas has been the worst team in the league in points allowed in the paint over the last 10 games, which should lead to a dominant performance from Giannis. Expect Milwaukee to cover.