NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (4/23)
The NBA playoffs feature three first-round Game 2 matchups across tonight's slate. The season has been fun, and we got some goliaths at the top of the food chain, but these are lining up to be a very exciting playoffs. If you're joining us for the first time, welcome. It's been a great year, and I hope we continue that trend tonight.
As always, monitor any potential news and lineup announcements. The best way to stay informed about NBA player props is by staying up-to-date with the news. That's not as prevalent in the playoffs, but you never know what might happen. The second-best way is to shop around at different sportsbooks. Player props rarely have identical odds across platforms, so ensure you get the best value. Let's get to it.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 2-1 | Season: 148-104
Derrick White Under 27.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-115 at DraftKings Sportsbook)
The Orlando-Boston game total is around 197, and I can't think of the last time I've seen a total set so low. Honestly, I'm tempted to find some overs to bet simply to go against the grain. However, with Derrick White, I'm riding the under.
The Magic have allowed the seventh-fewest combined points + assists + rebounds to opposing point guards this season, and when the games matter most, I can't imagine the ball will be in White's hand much. He recorded a 20% usage rate this season, and while that number shot up in Game 1 of the series, I'm expecting regression, while the prop seems to have gone the other way based on his recent performance.
Orlando hung with Boston in Game 1, keeping them to 103 points. They owned the third-best defense in the league after the All-Star break. There are a lot of directions to go with the under here, and White's combo prop is my choice.
Jalen Green Under 17.5 Points (-114 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
Something's in the water with Jalen Green and Houston, and I don't expect that to change tonight as they continue their series against Golden State. The Rockets guard has averaged nearly 21 points a game this season, but only five points per game in his last five matches. He's due for positive regression without a doubt, but I don't think it'll come tonight.
The Warriors have allowed the second-fewest points to opposing shooting guards over their last 30 games and own the single best defense in the league across their post-All-Star games. Golden State held Houston to 85 points in Game 1, so if that's anything like tonight, the entire Houston lineup will struggle. Pick your poison, but I'm riding Green's under.
Donovan Mitchell Under 31.5 Points + Rebounds (-120 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
Miami versus Cleveland is a bit more difficult to project, but I'm backing the BettingPros Prop Bet Cheat Sheet and riding the under for Donovan Mitchell. He's only covered this line in 38% of games this season, and it's not like Miami is the easiest matchup. The Heat have allowed the 10th-fewest points to opposing guards this year and rank fourth-slowest in the NBA in pace of play.
Miami has also boasted an incredible defense of late, ranking fourth in the league over its final 15 regular-season games. Miami's defense and slow pace of play are going to give Cleveland trouble. With Mitchell's inflated line, I'm happy riding his under. Apologies for three straight under props, but that’s the NBA playoffs.
Make sure to check out our other best bets for Wednesday:
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