NBA Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds April 11

It's Friday, and there are 15 games on the NBA slate! With two games left of the regular season, it all comes down to the final few games!

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The Western Conference is stacked, and five teams are separated by one game or less. With that said, I'm focused on the high stakes matchups, including the Bucks, Pistons, Knicks, Heat, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nuggets, and Warriors.

Tonight should be interesting, as each team will learn their fate and seeding in each respective conference.

Bet MGM NBA odds and schedule for Friday, April 11

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The matchups will tip-off tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the last game set to start at 10:40 p.m ET.

In this article are my three best player prop bets and predictions for the April 11 NBA matchups.

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NBA Props For Friday, April 11

NBA Player Prop Bet #1: Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 26 | FG: 53.5 % | FT: 66.7 % | 3PT : 35.4 % | REB: 5.3 | AST: 5.8 | STL: 1.0 |  BLK: 0.5

• Over 1.5 Made Threes (-160 Fanatics)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to record over 1.5 3-pointers made.

I know this is a bit juiced, but I love the line, and there's still value here. The Pistons are exactly two games behind the Bucks in the standings. Ironically, their final two games of the season are against Milwaukee.

I just want to give Cunningham his flowers, because he's been balling all season long. No. 7 in the NBA in scoring (26 PPG), he's improved as an outside threat, as well as a shooter overall.

• Detroit has the chance to challenge the Bucks for the No.5 seed, I expect Cunningham to give it all he's got.

Even so, it will come down to a tiebreaker, which is the series winner.

In what's been an incredible transformation, the Pistons emerged as one of the top teams in the East after a historically dreadful season last year.

• Not to mention, the Pistons waltzed  into New York, and dominated the Knicks 115-106 last night.

Does Cade Cunningham Deserve Most Improved Player?

Thanks to Cunningham's 36 point performance, the guard went 16-24 from the floor, and flirted with a double-double. While the Pistons are full of young talent, their success widely depends on Cunningham.

Cunningham is an improved shooter beyond the arc, shooting 35.4 percent from deep.

• Despite average numbers of 33.3 percent this month, he's coming off a 2-5 3-point performance against the Knicks.

The Pistons leading scorer, there's more pressure on Cade with Jaden Ivey out. For a player that averages 2.1 3-pointers made on 6.0 attempts, this prop isn't too shabby.

• Whether it's a pull up shot, there's no denying his accuracy has vastly improved.

With Damian Lillard out for the Bucks, Cunningham is likely to face Ryan Rollins and Taurean Prince in the backfield. With Andre Jackson Jr. getting lost in the rotation, that's a huge loss for the Bucks defensively.

The Bucks Can't Stop Cade Cunningham

The Bucks have been fairly decent guarding the perimeter, limiting point guards to three trey balls per game. Even so, that's over the current player prop line. By the way, grab it now, because this line will increase.

Limiting point guards to 26.9 percent from beyond the arc on 8.5 attempts ranks No.1 in the NBA.

• Even with the stats, let's look how well Cunningham has performed in previous outings.

Head-to-head, Cunningham has tallied 2+ 3-points in six of the last 10  games. In fact, he's tallied eight trey balls in two games against Milwaukee, including 23 and 35 point performances.

Bottom line, with or without Lillard, the Bucks struggle to contain Cunningham. I don't expect that to change with a high stakes matchup on the line.

• Averaging 2.5 threes in the last four games against the Bucks, this is a strong play tonight.

Given Cunningham is averaging anywhere from 21-25 shot attempts, he's had an average of 5.0 deep ball attempts over the last three games.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Cade Cunningham Over 1.5 Made Threes (-160 Fanatics)

In two games against the Bucks, Cunningham is averaging 29 points on 50 percent 3-point shooting. With impeccable numbers such as that, how can I fade that?

Shooting 3-6 and 5-10 from deep in two outings against the Bucks, expect Cunningham to continue took cook. Without Ivey in the lineup, he's soared over 2+ threes in four of the last five matchups.

• I'm high on Cade Cunningham tonight and I'll take him to record over 1.5 made threes. 

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NBA Player Prop Bet #2: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 30.4 | FG: 60.3 % | FT: 61.3 % | 3PT : 23 % | REB: 11.9 | AST: 6.3 | STL: 0.9 |  BLK: 1.2

• Over 28.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

My second best bet for today, I placed one unit on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmo to score 28.5 points against the Pistons.

This is a corporate pick I know. Who else would I trust in two of the biggest games of the year for the Bucks? Kyle Kuzma contributed 17 points for the Bucks last night. Similar to Detroit, their success relies on Giannis.

Antetokounmpo has been incredible, averaging 31.4 points and 11.1 rebounds over the last 10 games.

• Having put together another MVP caliber season, this player prop line seasons seems awfully low.

Jalen Duran is a tough big man for the Pistons, and I'm a big fan, However, can anyone stop Giannis? I can't name one player in the NBA that can.

• That's been proven given the "Greek Freak" has averaged 43.5 points in two head-to-head meetings with the Pistons this year.

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Has A Prime Matchup Vs The Pistons Tonight

We all remember that 59-point performance Giannis erupted for against the Pistons in November. Going 16-17 from the charity stripe, Antetokounmpo finished 21-34 from the field. Mind you, a majority of that was inside scoring, not a single 3-pointer was made.

To add to that, the Pistons allow the fourth least paint points in the NBA with 46.3. Soaring over 28.5 points a majority of the season, Giannis has tallied 30+ points in eight of the last 10 games.

With Lillard out, the injury very much impacts Antetokounmpo's betting stats. Averaging 31.1 points in the last ten games without Lillard,

• Giannis erupted for that 59 points without Dame. Can it happen again tonight?

While we can sit here and analyze the stats, the Pistons allow the 14th most points to to forwards.

Given Doc Rivers has Antetokounmpo averaging 36.2 minutes on the hardwood, I expect this game to be fairly competitive to the end.

• Much to my point, Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.1 points in 24 games where he's eclipsed 36 minutes or more on the court.

Averaging a full 40 minutes in two games against Detroit, there's not a instance I don't see this soaring over. Unless of course, if the matchup is a blowout.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 28.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

With Brook Lopez at the five, Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to have a field day with Tobias Harris tonight. The Bucks leading scorer, Giannis leads all Bucks' with 19.7 field goal attempts and 10.5 free-throw attempts per game.

Given the Pistons allow the third most free-throw attempts in the NBA (24.3), this is a match made in heaven for Antetokounmpo.

• I'll take Giannis Antetokounmpo to score over 28.9 points against the Pistons. 

NBA Player Prop Bet #3: Steph Curry

Steph Curry 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 24.5 | FG: 44.8 % | FT: 93.1 % | 3PT : 39.5 % | REB: 4.4 | AST: 6.0 | STL: 1.1 |  BLK: 0.4

• Over 24.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

My third best bet for tonight, I placed one unit on Warriors star Steph Curry to record over 24.5 points tonight vs the Portland Trail Blazers.

This is a crucial game for the Golden State Warriors, who are tied with the Grizzlies and Timberwolves for the No.6 seed. It's a battle for a playoff spot vs Play-In Tournament seed. As successful as Curry has been, the Warriors didn't trade for Jimmy Butler to be bounced as a playoff seed.

What better way to end the season, against a Trail Blazers team who is rebuilding and out of contention.

• In one of the most crucial games of the year, I'm putting all the pressure on Curry.

24.5 points doesn't seem high, considering Curry had recorded 25 and 30-point performances over the last two games against the Spurs and Suns.

Can Steph Curry Lead The Warriors Into The Playoffs?

Curry, the elite shooter and scorer he is, has been sensational over the last 10 games. In that span, he's averaged 27.4 points with a 40.2 3-point percentage.

Now he get's a Portland team that hasn't been terrible defensively. Overall, they allow the 11th least points to point guards. However, their back court duo of Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson will nice lace up for tonight's game.

• In addition, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant have been ruled out.

There's a possibility of a blow out tonight, and that could be a reason Curry could not hit this player prop line. However, let's be optimistic on this one.

• Only averaging 20 points in two matchups against Portland, Curry did shoot 44.4 percent from deep in those outings.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Steph Curry Over 24.5 Points (-120 DraftKings)

Tallying 17 and 11 points, the Trail Blazers got blown out by the Warriors 140-104 in the first game of the season. Given he's averaged 12.6 first half points over the last five games, a majority of this player prop bet could hit in the first two quarters.

The Warriors are fairly healthy, despite Gary Payton II and Quinten Post questionable. Wither Golden State will need Curry's services to the max is also questionable. With that said, I'm not fading Curry in a must win situation.

• Therefore, I'm taking Steph Curry to record over 24.5 points tonight.