NBA Playoffs Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (4/20)
The NBA playoffs have arrived. With a lot of teams in contention for most of the season and fighting for playoff spots, this could be an exciting postseason. For the first day of the playoffs, we'll highlight some players who could help their teams grab an instant 1-0 lead. Check out our top NBA player prop bets below.
Sunday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Stephen Curry Under 24.5 Points (-115)
The Warriors had to work and participate in the Play-In Tournament, but they made it to the postseason. It will not be an easy series, with the Rockets having a breakout season and finishing as the No. 2 seed. This will be a tough defensive matchup, with the Rockets finishing fifth in defensive rating (110.3).
If the Rockets want to win this series, they need to keep Curry quiet. They have been able to do that as they've held him under 20 points in two of three matchups, including holding him to 1-of-10 shooting in the last matchup.
The Grizzlies persevered and won a do-or-die matchup against Dallas. Their reward is getting thrown right into the gauntlet against the Thunder, who beat them in all four matchups.
Zach Edey Under 10.5 Points (-135)
They'll have Edey guard the paint, and in the game against Dallas, he came away with a solid 15 points and 11 rebounds. Now, he'll square up with Isaiah Hartenstein, who has established himself as one of the best all-around centers. Edey has failed to reach double-digit points in each matchup this season, and he could be a non-factor in difficult matchups.
Jayson Tatum Over 25.5 Points (-110)
The Celtics begin the most important part of their title reign as they try to win 16 more games and become back-to-back champions.
The question for the Celtics is the health of Jaylen Brown. He's been dealing with a knee issue, and although he isn't on the injury list, he may not be 100%. Thankfully, they still have Tatum, who had another phenomenal season. Although the Magic was one of the top defenses this season, Tatum has two 30-point performances in three games against Orlando and could help Boston establish themselves in this game.