NBA Playoffs Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (4/26)
The NBA playoffs are in full swing. With a lot of teams in contention for most of the season and fighting for playoff spots, this could be an exciting postseason. We’ve highlighted some players who could help their teams grab a win. Check out our top NBA player prop bets below.
Saturday's Best NBA Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Kawhi Leonard Over 35.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-135)
The Clippers are coming off a stellar performance in Game 3, where they were dominant from almost the beginning of the game. They were one of the hottest teams coming into the playoffs, winning 15 of their final 18 regular-season games, and they rode that momentum into a series with the recently championed Nuggets.
We knew this was an incredible roster; they just needed to be healthy and play together, and that's what they are doing. Specifically, Kawhi Leonard, who had missed 12 of the previous 16 playoff games for the Clippers, is playing like the guy who led two different franchises to championships. He's been fantastic recently, clearing this combo prop line in 11 of his last 15 games. He could continue to lead this offense with Denver's defense continually regressing as the season has progressed.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 Points (-120)
The Grizzlies could not go into this game more deflated as they blew a 29-point lead at home. Memphis limped its way into the playoffs by having to play in the winner-take-all NBA Play-In Tournament. When you account for two blowout losses and the choke job, it's hard to believe this series doesn't end tonight.
Give credit to the Thunder because this is one of the youngest teams in the league, and they’re playing like they've experienced this all before. What’s even more amazing is that they are doing this without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing his best basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting just 35.2% from the floor in this series and 25% from three. He's getting his points because of volume shooting, thanks to 55 field goal attempts in the last two games and a perfect 13-for-13 from the foul line. Tonight could be a night where he comes up big to end a series early. With the Grizzlies’ lack of pressure on defense, Gilgeous-Alexander can get that same volume but with a better shooting night.
Alperen Sengun Over 30.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
The Rockets just needed to take at least one game at home to keep the advantage, and at least they know they are going back to Houston. The Warriors might also be playing without Jimmy Butler, as he suffered an injury in Game 2. He's been the driving force behind the Warriors’ resurgence.
Not having Butler would hurt them significantly. Especially his size, which Golden State lacks to begin with, has helped Alperen Sengun in this series of games where he's had at least 33 points + rebounds. The Rockets are going to continue to use their size in the frontcourt to counteract Golden State’s quickness.