Underdog Fantasy NBA Pick'em Picks Today: Best Higher/Lower Picks for Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Fantasy Alarm's experts analyze the best Higher/Lower pick'em selections for Sunday's NBA games on Underdog Fantasy, including Wendell Carter Jr.'s points prop and LeBron James' points prop.

Why it matters

Underdog Fantasy's pick'em contests offer a unique way for NBA fans to compete for real cash prizes by predicting whether a player's stats will be higher or lower than a set projection. Identifying the most valuable prop bets can give users an edge in building successful lineups.

The details

For Wendell Carter Jr., the experts recommend taking the Higher 12.5 points prop. Carter is coming off a season-high 28-point performance and has gone Higher 12.5 in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 12.4 points per game on the season. The New Orleans defense is vulnerable in the frontcourt, making Carter a comfortable selection. As for LeBron James, the recommendation is to take the Lower 25.5 points prop. James is averaging just 20.8 points per game this season and has averaged only 20.2 points in six games without Luka Doncic. Even with more offensive responsibility, the 41-year-old James is unlikely to reach 25.5 points against the struggling Mavericks defense.

• Carter just delivered a season-high 28-point performance on Friday.
• In six games without Doncic this season, LeBron has averaged just 20.2 points.

What’s next

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