Top NBA Parlay Odds & Picks for Tuesday, April 26 (2022)
We have an exciting NBA slate as we could see back-to-back days of elimination. Two other series have become a best-out-of-3, and these will be crucial for all the teams involved. It will be exciting with possibly some big swings.
(Odds courtesy DraftKings)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat (-7) O/U 217.5 (Tip-Off: 7:10 p.m.)
Atlanta looked good early in Game 4 as they led 26-25 after the first quarter, but it went downhill. They shot just 5-for-22 in the second quarter as Miami closed the first half on a 26-4 run on their way to a 110-86 blowout.
Trae Young struggled in this game, shooting just 3-for-11 and scoring nine points. He is essential if the Hawks want any chance to win. In the two games he scored below ten points, they have a -49 point differential, while in the two games he’s scored over 20, it’s only -9, including the Game 3 win.
The Heat will again be without Kyle Lowry as he deals with a hamstring injury. As much as they would love him, especially how well he shot in the first two games, the Heats’ defense has been playing well, holding the Hawks to 40% from the field in Game 4.
The Heat have looked like the better team throughout this series. Unless Trae Young has a historical performance, the series will end tonight.
Leg 1: Heat -7
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzles (-6) O/U 232.5 (Tip-Off: 7:30 p.m. ET)
After the epic collapse during Game 3, the Timberwolves did everything right in Game 4, including clutch shooting in the fourth quarter, making this a best-of-3 series.
Karl-Anthony Towns had just 23 total points on 11 shots in Games 2 & 3 but bounced back for 33 points and 14 rebounds for the big win in Game 4.
Anthony Edwards has been carrying this team by averaging 24.8 points in this series, but with D’Angelo Russell shooting under 31%, they need KAT to play well to win this series.
Ja Morant did not play well in Minneapolis, but he’s struggled on the road this season, shooting 46.6% compared to 52.3% at home. In a matchup with so many scoring threats, Morant must be at his best to help the Grizzles not go down 3-2.
Morant also needs help if Memphis wants to move to the next round. Desmond Bane finally had his coming-out party, including 34 points in Game 4, and hopefully, he can carry that momentum forward. They also need Jaren Jackson on the floor for defensive purposes, but he’s gotten into foul trouble the last couple of games and fouled out with four minutes left in the crucial Game 4.
Vegas has shrunk the total down to 232, and that’s more reasonable than the 240, 237, and 237.5 they had in Games 1-3. This will be another high-intense offensive game on both sides.
Leg 2: Over 232.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns (-6.5) O/U 215.5 (Tip-Off: 10:10 p.m. ET)
The Suns looked good through the first game and a half with the possibility of making this a short series, then everything changed. The loss of Devin Booker has impacted this team, and we could potentially have a major upset in the first round. While they split in New Orleans, the Pelicans came away with the +6-point differential.
Deandre Ayton is the only player that has played consistently well in this series. Phoenix has dominated inside as they’ve out-scored New Orleans Suns 218-176 in the paint, and a significant reason for that is Ayston.
They need someone besides Ayton and Chris Paul to come up big, especially from the perimeter, but the supporting cast has not stepped up. Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Torrey Craig, Cam Johnson, Cam Payne, and Landry Shamet are shooting a combined 13-for-72 (18.1%) from behind the arc in this series. That cannot happen, or the No. 1 overall seed could see an early exit.
Playing at home should help the team, and even if Phoenix pulls off the win, it will not be a blowout.
Leg 3: Pelicans +6.5
Total parlay odds on DraftKings: +567
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