Were back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Thursday, April 2, 2026.1. CLIPPERS +3.5 (-112)Odds: -112Probability: 52.7%Edge: 3.2%Game: Spurs vs Clippers (10:30PM EST)Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Spurs vs Clippers matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Clippers +3.5 is a solid wager. Going into this game, the Clippers have been able to cover this particular number in 4/5 of their most recent matchups. Our model is predicting this game to be very close, with the Clippers being able to cover the spread by the end of the game. The Clippers have been playing well, winning 4/5 of their last 5 matchups. Our model predicts this trend to continue with them being able to cover tonights spread.Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Clippers +3.5. With -112 odds and a 3.2% edge, this is our best bet of the day.2. SUNS +5.5 (+102)Odds: +102Probability: 52.5%Edge: 3%Game: Suns vs Hornets (7PM EST)The next best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Suns vs Hornets. Our model predicts that Suns +5.5 is a solid wager for todays slate. Going into tonights game, the Suns have been able to cover this number against the Hornets in their first matchup, winning the game 111-99. We believe tonight will go similarly with the Suns taking control of the game early. Our model predicts that tonights matchup will go in the Suns favor, with them covering tonights number.Related Article: Best NBA Bets 3/31/26The play here is Suns +5.5 with odds of +102. Our model has identified a 3% edge for this particular wager.READ MORE: JJ Redick Downplays Personal Milestone as Lakers Hit 50 Wins
