NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets Picks & Predictions: Sunday (4/16)
The second set of Game 1’s and the last game of the day was great, so let that momentum keep going. We will look at players that could make an impact today.
Sunday’s Best NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Ivica Zubiac UNDER 9.5 Rebounds (-111)
The Clippers will head into Phoenix with the disadvantage of not having Paul George, and head coach Ty Lue said George would not play until "100%." Currently, he's ruled out for just Game 1, but he could miss this series.
The Suns are a fast-paced offense, and even with the Clippers being one of the better defensive teams in the league, this could have trouble containing all of their score options.
One player in general to fade is Zubiac. The Los Angeles center has not faired well when matching up against Deandre Ayton, averaging just under eight rebounds against Phoenix this year.
LeBron James UNDER 43.5 Points/Rebounds/Assists (-106)
James and Anthony Davis are listed as doubtful for Game 1, but there shouldn't be a doubt they'll be in the lineup. Can age and experience beat a young and more athletic team? This first game could set the tone for how this series will go.
Just because James is back on the court doesn't mean he's healthy. He is playing with a foot injury that will need off-season surgery. LeBron hasn't been great in Game 1s in his Laker career, with the team being just 2-3. He's also finished under 43 Points/Rebounds/Assists in three of those.
Brook Lopez UNDER 6.5 (-113)
Milwaukee came in as the overall No.1 seed and finished the year with the best record. This team’s identity is through their defense, with the fourth-ranked adjusted defensive rating, but they're still strong on the other side of the ball, being IN the top half of the league adjusted offensive rating.
Miami had a significant dropout from last year when they were the No. 1 seed, but they still have a defense that can help them win games. Brook Lopez vs. Bam Adebayo will be a matchup to watch, but Adebayo has been able to get the better of him in the rebounding department. Lopez has gone under this prop in three of the four games he matched up with Adebayo this year.
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