NBA Player Predictions: Pritchard Expected to Shine in Game 2 Against Magic Following Tatum's Absence
Toxic Assistant's Expert Player Prop Picks for the NBA Playoffs
Get ready to place those bets because we're diving into some steamy player prop action for tonight's NBA playoff games. Here are six tips to heat up your bankroll, with a focus on Wednesday's matchups between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets.
1. Payton Pritchard OVER 2.5 Made 3-Pointers vs. Magic (-114 at FanDuel)
Game Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics, 7 p.m. ET
With the potential for Jayson Tatum to miss Game 2 due to an injury, Pritchard could see an increased workload and might just get cookin' from beyond the arc. The scrappy backup guard has been on a roll lately, connecting on three or more three-pointers in six out of ten games without Tatum during the regular season. He even drained an impressive 10 triples in a single game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
2. Wendell Carter Jr. OVER 8.5 Rebounds vs. Celtics (+104 at BetMGM)
Game Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics, 7 p.m. ET
The Magic were scraping for offense in Game 1, with no one stepping up to support Banchero and Wagner. Wendell Carter Jr, however, grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds among his six shot attempts. With the offense likely to struggle again, Carter Jr should have plenty of opportunities for rebounding duty.
3. Davion Mitchell OVER 17.5 Points + Assists vs. Cavaliers (-122 at FanDuel)
Game Preview: Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET
Don't sleep on Mitchell's off-the-bench production. He's been playing nearly as many minutes as starters Alec Burks and Kel'el Ware, and he's got the deadly shooting touch to boot. Mitchell recorded a near double-double of 18 points and nine assists in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, and he's been consistently scoring more than 17.5 points + assists in his last 15 appearances.
4. Ty Jerome OVER 11.5 Points vs. Heat (+100 at BetMGM)
Game Preview: Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET
Jerome's on a tear, racking up 28 points in 10-of-15 shooting in the opening game against the Heat. This season, he's gone OVER 11.5 points in all four matchups against Miami, and he's scored 20 or more points in four out of his last five games. Guess what? It's a steal getting that line at +100.
5. Fred VanVleet OVER 13.5 Points vs. Warriors (-128 at FanDuel)
Game Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, 9:30 p.m. ET
VanVleet had a rough shooting night in Game 1, missing 11 of his 13 three-point attempts. But don't throw away your dough on this one just yet. He only needs a couple more shots to fall for this bet, and given his playoff experience, VanVleet is likely to heat up against the Rockets.
6. Draymond Green To Record 2+ Steals vs. Rockets (+126 at FanDuel)
Game Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, 9:30 p.m. ET
In Game 1, Green picked up 3 steals against the Rockets, who turned the ball over 17 times. Green has been a force in putting opponents off their game, and the Rockets appear to be rattled. Expect Green to continue his defensive pressure to nab at least 2 swipes.
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- In the NBA Playoffs matchup between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics, consider betting on Payton Pritchard to make over 2.5 three-pointers, given his increased workload and his recent form.
- Wendell Carter Jr, despite the Orianda Magic's struggling offense, could be a solid bet to grab over 8.5 rebounds against the Boston Celtics.
- In the game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, take a chance on Davion Mitchell exceeding 17.5 points and assists, considering his consistent off-the-bench production.
- Ty Jerome might be worth betting on to score over 11.5 points against the Miami Heat, as he has been in form and has a history of high-scoring games against them.
- Despite Fred VanVleet's rough shooting night in his last game, he could still surpass 13.5 points against the Houston Rockets due to his playoff experience.
- In the same playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Draymond Green could be a good bet to record at least 2 steals, given his defensive prowess and the Rockets' tendency to turn over the ball.
