NBA Playoffs Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds April 20

It's Sunday, and the NBA playoffs continue! Get your popcorn out. Today is going to be pure cinema.

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The first round of the NBA playoffs will continue today, with four games on the slate!

For the first matchup, the No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies will face the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder. Massive 13.5 point favorites, the Thunder won the regular season series, 4-0. In fact, the Thunder are 9-1 in the last 10 games vs Memphis! Having produced one of the most historic seasons in the NBA, the Thunder are the favorite to win the NBA Finals at +170 odds.

Next up, the No.2 Orlando Magic will match up against the No.2 Boston Celtics on the road. Heavy 13 point underdogs, Orlando won the regular season series 2-1. Is there a chance of a possible upset against the reigning NBA champions?

In the east, the No.8 Miami Heat will battle against the No.1 Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. 12.5 underdogs on the road, I'm not sure if Heat Nation is quite ready for the wrath of Cleveland. Leading the series 2-1, are the Cavaliers the team to beat in the East?

For the late night showdown, the No. 2 Houston Rockets will host the No. 7 Golden State Warriors.  Having won the regular season series 3-2, the Warriors are 1-point underdog on the road! Can Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler have what it takes to get over a stingy Rockets defense?

BetMGM NBA Playoffs Odds And Schedule For Sunday, April 20

If you plan to bet on the NBA playoffs welcome in! I am 5-1 in my last six article picks, and I aim to keep that going today!

The fist matchup featuring the Grizzlies and Thunder will tip-off at 1 p.m. ET.  The late night showdown between the Warriors and Rockets will begin at 9:30 p.m.  With all games set to air on ABC and TNT, bettors are in for a treat!

I am up over eight units betting on the NBA, so let's keep it flowing on this Sunday! Here are my three best bets and player prop picks for the Sunday, April 20 NBA Playoffs!

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NBA Playoffs Props For Sunday, April 20

NBA Player Prop Bet #1: Jalen Williams

Jalen Williams 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 21.6 | FG: 48.1 % | FT: 78.9 % | 3PT : 36.5 % | REB: 5.3 | AST: 5.1 | STL: 1.6 |  BLK: 0.7

• Over 21.5 Points (-132 FanDuel)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Thunder forward Jalen Williams to record over 21.5 points vs the Grizzlies.

Shai Gilegeous-Alexander is the leader of this team, and still remains in MVP talks. With that, Jalen Williams is the Thunder's second leading scorer, and is having a career year. Slightly overshadowed by SGA's historic season, Williams averaged career-highs in several statistics.

• Shooting a career-high 21.6 points per game, Williams has been a crucial part of the Thunder's success.

Playing some of the best basketball career, Williams has put up an average of 24 points, shooting 52.6 percent from the field, and 39.4 percent from deep over the last 10 games!

• Averaging 26.2 points, Williams finished out the season strong, as we saw with 33 points against the Suns, 26 against the Lakers, and 33 vs a stingy Houston defense.

Why Jalen Williams Is The Thunder's X-Factor

Williams is an x-factor for the Thunder this series, and I consider him one of the most underrated two-way players in the game. This is a Thunder team that loves to play with pace, and score quick buckets.

• Not only can Williams guard and play multiple positions, his versatility on the offensive end is incredible.

In the four regular season head-to-head matchups with Memphis, Williams averaged 19.8 points, shooting 49.2 percent from the field. What I truly don't understand is that 17.6 percent from deep. Especially given Williams' 3-point prowess has been a valuable part of this Thunder offense.

• 1-5, 1-6, and 0-5 from beyond the arc may not be a fluke. Even struggling from deep, Williams put up 20+ points in all four outings against Memphis.

Given the Thunder deploy a smaller lineup with SGA, Lu Dort, and Williams, the Grizzlies allow the second most points to forwards, and seventh most to guards! This should soar over in a must win game and then some.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Jalen Williams Over 21.5 Points (-132 FanDuel)

We all know rotations shrink, and the Thunder will heavily rely on the Thunder's biggest stars other than SGA to pull this one out. Recording 23+ points in five of the last six games, Williams averaged 25.6 points over that span!

Having averaged 31 points against Memphis, I'm expecting heavy minutes from Williams today. When playing 31+ minutes, he's scored 21+ points in five consecutive outings.

• Given the matchup, I'm taking Jalen Williams to record over 21.5 points today. Especially since the minutes and shot volume are there. 

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NBA Player Prop Bet #2: Jrue Holiday

Jrue Holiday 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 11.1 | FG: 44.3 % | FT: 90.9 % | 3PT : 35.3 % | REB: 4.3 | AST: 3.9 | STL: 1.1 |  BLK: 0.4

• Over 8.5 Points (-125 FanDuel)

My second best bet for today, I placed one unit on Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.

The Celtics are the reigning champs for a reason, and Holiday has plenty of playoff experience. With that said, the Celtics are unselfish, they have several players that can step up in any given night. This is especially true come playoff time.

The Orlando Magic boast the second best defensive rating (109.1) in the NBA, and will keep their primary focus on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis. That's not to say one of them will torch the Magic.

• However, I like anyone not named Tatum or Brown in this case.

Although Holiday's scoring has been up, and down, we can't discount how well he's shot the rock over the last 10 games.

• Putting up 12.9 point, he's shooting 53.3 percent from deep! Is corner Jrue Holiday back!?

Can Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics Repeat As Champions?

Down the stretch, Holiday recorded 9+ points in five of the last seven games. Not to mention, Jrue averaged 12.9 points, shooting 45.5 percent from deep in two games against Orlando.

Given it's the playoffs, I do expect Payton Pritchard to cut into Holidays' minutes a bit. However, he averaged 35+ minutes in the first round against the Miami Heat last year.

If Holiday is in line for 35+ minutes, this is a sure lock. With that, he's recorded 9+ points in nine of ten games when playing this many minutes.

• If you do the math, that's a average of 13.2 points per game.

Orlando is known for their defensive prowess, however they lost a pep in their step without Jalen Suggs. With Cory Joseph and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leading the backcourt, the Magic allow the eight most points to point guards.

I strongly believe Holiday is able to capitalize off this weakness, since there's very few holes in the Magic system defensively.

Holiday's offensive production has taken a hit with the talent in Boston. However, don't underestimate him in the playoffs. Holiday was a massive reason why the Celtics won game 2 in the NBA Finals vs the Mavericks, scoring 26 points.

• Of 19 playoff games last year, Holiday soared over 8.5 points in 16 of them. 

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Jrue Holiday Over 8.5 Points (-125 FanDuel)

The Magic allow the fewest points in the NBA (105.5) and held the Hawks to 95 points in the Play-In Tournament. However, the Celtics boast the second best offensive in the NBA (119.5), and have several options on both the weak and strong side of the ball.

• I'm taking Jrue Holiday to record over 8.5 points today. Although a member of several different teams, the Celtics guard has averaged 15.4 point vs the Magic over the last 10 games. 

NBA Player Prop Bet #3: Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 19.1 | FG: 49.6 % | FT: 69.2 % | 3PT : 23.3 % | REB: 10.3 | AST: 4.9 | STL: 1.1 |  BLK: 0.8

• Over 10.5 Rebounds (-110 FanDuel)

My third best bet for today, I placed one unit on Rockets center Alperen Sengun to record over 10.5 rebounds against the Warriors.

No. 9 in rebounds per game, Sengun is just one of ten players to average a double-double in points and rebounds this season.

There's no doubt been some volatility when betting on Sengun rebounds this year. Averaging 8.8 boards over the last 10 games, it's been extremely up and down.

That's why I'm loving this prop from a matchup based perspective. In four games agains the Warriors this season, Sengun averaged 11.2 boards in 28.2 minutes. Grabbing 14 boards against Golden State just two matchups ago, Sengun recorded under 10 rebounds just once in three games.

There's a significant size advantage, given Draymond Green is at the five for Golden State. The Rockets are the No.1. rebounding team in the NBA (48.5), and surprisingly, the Warriors aren't too far behind (45.4 RPG).

Sure, Kevon Looney and Guinten Post are bound to see action. However, the Rockets allow the fourth least rebounds in the NBA (42.1).

Dominant on the boards, Ime Udoka has Steven Adams and Sengun to thank for the power on the rebounds.

The Warriors have several strong suits, and rebounding hasn't been one of then. Middle of the road since the NBA All-Star break, they've averaged 44.1 rebounds per game.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Alperen Sengun Over 10.5 Rebounds (-110 FanDuel)

10.5 rebounds may be high, but let's give a moment of silence to the Warriors front court. Over the last month, the following centers feasted against Golden State on the boards:

• Zach Edey (17, 16)
• Ivica Zubac (17)
• Donovan Clingan (15)
• Nikola Jokic (12)

Today is a perfect spot for Sengun, who's crushed it on the boards against the Warriors this year. Putting up an average of 12.7 rebounds over the last three games, Golden State allows the second most rebounds to centers.

• I even like Sengun to record a double-double today. I'll take Alperen Sengun to record over 10.5 rebounds today.