NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bet Odds & Picks: Wednesday (5/1)
After a crazy night in the NBA with the Cavaliers pulling off a victory and the 76ers coming back in thrilling fashion, we have another night of playoff basketball to look forward to. The Celtics look to officially ice the Heat with a 3-1 series lead as a double-digit favorite at home while the Mavericks and Clippers battle with their series tied at two games a piece. It's officially May, the sun is shining and life is good. Let's get some winners today. Here are our top NBA Player Prop Bets for tonight’s slate of playoff games.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 1-2 | Season: 133-103
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Nikola Jovic Under 11.5 Pts + Ast (-108 on FanDuel)
Being down 3-1 in the series as a 13+ point underdog when you're playing on the road with a total under 200 is not a recipe for scoring across the board. I am looking for all the unders here for Miami players, and Nikola Jovic is my target. The 6-foot-10 Heat big man has been a bit volatile, scoring 15 points before three points in his last two games. On the season, he's averaged under eight points a game with a pair of assists. With how much their offense is being limited, it simply is an easy bet to fade him. He's projected around 8.5 on the combo prop here, so there is a lot of value on this prop.
Dereck Lively II Over 13.5 Pts + Ast + Reb (-109 on Caesers)
For another valuable choice, we have the Dallas center coming off a huge eight-point outing. Ok, not really, but Dereck Lively has gone over this prop in nine out of his last 15 games, and the BettingPros NBA Player Prop Bets cheat sheet gives this prop a 73% chance of hitting. As we reach the end of the NBA season I will continue hammering how valuable the cheat sheet has been for me this season and how valuable it is for all your betting needs, across different leagues. In his recent play, he's averaged over 10 points with four boards which would get him there alone. It's easy to go to the stars in Dallas like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving but the value lies in the lower-tier players who aren't getting as much respect. Give me Lively overs here.
Payton Pritchard Over 12.5 Pts + Ast + Reb (-105 on BetMGM)
Finally, we have the Oregon product going over his props tonight in Boston. Alternative to Miami, I expect Boston to cruise here. Considering Kristaps Porzingis is out and the Celtics already hold a 3-1 lead in the series, if this game gets out of hand early, I imagine Payton Pritchard will get a lot more run in tonight's game. Miami's defense has been the 13th-most efficient defense these playoffs against Boston. With their injuries, I can't imagine they will hold serve much. Pritchard is in a prime spot to get a lot of run, and given the expected opportunity, there is an easy path to his overs that I will be tailing.
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