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4 Game 1’s tip-off on Sunday with both #1 and #2 seeds in each conference taking the hardware. With a gauntlet of a playoff schedule upcoming, have a cautious approach when attacking each game, as teams tend to deploy different coverages in the playoffs. Let’s dive into my top NBA player prop bets for Sunday, April 20 on day 2 of the postseason. You can also find out our expert NBA picks for EVERY game in the postseason.
Paolo Banchero (ORL) Under 12.5 rebounds+assists (-115)
Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing
Paolo Banchero will need a historic game and series for the Magic to be competitive against the Boston Celtics. As a team, they will have to shoot a ton more 3-pointers than they are used to, as the Celtics will hoist upwards of 45 today. With that, I don’t expect the Celtics to throw the kitchen sink at Banchero – Let him beat them one-on-one in the midrange and paint. He’ll carry a ton of usage in this one, but this a matchup I want to fade his rebounds+assists.
Read our full Magic vs Celtics +364 Same Game Parlay
Scotty Pippen Jr. (MEM) Under 3.5 rebounds (+105)
Odds available at Bet365 at time of publishing
Scotty Pippen Jr. has been a nice addition to the starting lineup for the Memphis Grizzlies. He provides a perimeter defensive presence for the Grizzlies that once lacked it. But in a matchup versus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will not only draw fouls but pull Pippen Jr. away from the basket, this is a prop and price I’m willing to buy.
