NBA Playoff Predictions, Odds and Betting Lines - April 18

There are plenty of exciting matchups on today's NBA Playoff schedule, including a Houston Rockets playing the Los Angeles Lakers.

Trying to get an edge in betting on the NBA? Check out our detailed examination of the game predictions for all of the important games today below.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

• Projected Favorite: Cavaliers (64.07% win probability)
• Spread: Cavaliers (-8)
• Total: 219.5
• Moneyline: Cavaliers -350, Raptors +280
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

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Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

• Projected Favorite: Nuggets (60.85% win probability)
• Spread: Nuggets (-6.5)
• Total: 231.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -270, Timberwolves +220
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

• Projected Favorite: Knicks (73.92% win probability)
• Spread: Knicks (-5.5)
• Total: 216.5
• Moneyline: Knicks -215, Hawks +180
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

• Projected Favorite: Lakers (51.55% win probability)
• Spread: Rockets (-5)
• Total: 207.5
• Moneyline: Rockets -210, Lakers +176
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC

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All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

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