Market Reports / May 4, 2026

NBA Market Report | May 4, 2026

2 games analyzed 1 signal MEI: 45

Most slates look efficient on the surface. On May 4, 2026, SharpPicks analyzed 2 NBA games and found only 1 signal worth sending, with 1 games falling short of the threshold.

MEI
45
NORMAL
Top Edge
4.5%+
PHI @ NYK
Density
50.0%
1 of 2
Passed
1
of 2
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Signal
Signal Published
Philadelphia 76ers +7.5
PHI @ NYK
Market
7.5
Model
5.0
Edge
4.5%+
Status
SIGNAL

Passing is a decision, not an absence of one. These games remained below the level required for official publication.

Game Breakdown
MatchupSpreadEdgeStatus
PHI @ NYK 7.5 4.5%+ SIGNAL
MIN @ SAS 11.5 2 to 3.4% PASS
Line Movement
Minnesota Timberwolves @ San Antonio Spurs +12.0 pts toward model
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Record
4-3
CLV beat
2 of 7

This slate had 2 games. A typical bettor might scan all of them and find reasons to play half. SharpPicks qualified 1. Selectivity compounds.

Common Questions
What is a market efficiency score?
The Market Efficiency Index (MEI) measures disagreement between the SharpPicks model and market prices across a full slate. Higher scores indicate more potential opportunity.
Why were most games passed?
A game is passed when the model's projected edge falls below the 3.5% qualification threshold. The market price is close enough to the model's estimate that betting offers no meaningful expected value.
What makes a game qualify as a signal?
A signal requires the model's edge to exceed 3.5% AND pass confidence and validation filters. The four ensemble models must show sufficient agreement on direction.
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