The Los Angeles Lakers versus Minnesota Timberwolves was everything it was expected to be. And Anthony Edwards was everything the Minnesota Timberwolves could have asked for, including a playmaker. He easily covered his proposition of over 4.5 assists, which as we predicted, led to a victory. The correlation between his assists and the Timberwolves winning is undeniable, as Minnesota takes a 2 - 1 series lead.

The Orlando Magic were victorious against the Boston Celtics by two points, but Paolo Banchero was short by 1 point on the teased up point line. He scored 29, and 30 was the number needed for the +144 alternate line. However the Magic ensured this series goes back to Boston, and keep their championship hopes alive.

The Indiana Pacers outplayed the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of game three, but NBA basketball is a four quarter sport. Giannis Antetokounmpo refused to lose and earned 37 points paired with Gary Trent who scored the same, but did it by making nine of twelve threes. Indiana was outscored 70 - 44 in the second half and with their loss, gave life to a once sleeping dragon.

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 4/26

There are three matches to begin this weekend, and the first NBA best bet today comes from the first match.

 

 

 

Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction: Davion Mitchell Over 1.5 Three's Made (+135 on BetMGM) *BET OF THE NIGHT

The Miami Heat hope to replicate the Florida Magic displayed yesterday, and put the Eastern Conference in a bit of a flip flop. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the first ranked team and Miami will need every player to play well to have a chance. One player that has been playing well is Davion Mitchell.

He has played a combined 70 minutes in the first two games, and should play around 35 for game three. He has successfully cashed a player proposition for Fantasy Alarm in the first two games, and we are back on the same prop again. Mitchell is a great defender but it is his threes we are counting on today.

He has made exactly two threes in each game of the playoffs thus far, and could make more in the Heat’s first home game since April 13th. Miami are only +5.5 point underdogs, and if they are going to save their playoff hopes Mitchell will need to continue to make timely threes. The crazy part of this wager is the odds have actually jumped up despite his success rate. Do not think twice about it, go place a wager for Davion Mitchell to make over 1.5 threes on BetMGM and for those new to the app make sure to take advantage of an opportunity of a $1,500 bonus bet.

 

 

 

Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5 Points (-110 on Bet365)

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without their leader, Ja Morant, in what has become an elimination game. The Grizzlies are facing the reality of being swept, and essentially having one of the worst collapses of a season this decade. Since firing Taylor Jenkins the only meaningful game they have won is the eight/nine match against the Dallas Mavericks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not played that great in this series, but he hasn’t needed to. Such is the reward for finishing first in the Western Conference, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will likely be rewarded with another week’s rest prior to the Conference Semifinals. They simply need to win this match today and the rest begins.

Gilgeous-Alexander may not play many minutes in the second half. Should the Thunder have a big lead at any point after the second half, he could sit on the bench to avoid an unnecessary injury. This would limit any opportunity he would have to score 32 or more points.

There are several factors that could limit Gilgeous-Alexander from scoring his average of 32.7 points. Put a unit on him to score less than 31.5 points in a game he may not be needed. For those new to Bet365 make sure to take advantage of the promotional offer at the end of this article.
 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 4/26

The last best bet today still comes from the most intriguing match of the day. The fourth game of the Denver Nuggets versus the Los Angeles Clippers will tilt this series one way or another.

 

 

 

Nuggets vs Clippers SGP Prediction: Nikola Jokic 30+ Points & Jamal Murray 25+ Points (+625 on DraftKings Sportsbook) 

Los Angeles absolutely destroyed Denver with a 117 - 83 victory in game three. The Nuggets had a great first quarter, but that is where everything good ended for them. The Clippers went on a 23 - 2 run from the end of the first quarter to through the beginning of the second quarter, and never released the lead. It was an easy victory for Los Angeles and they have an opportunity to essentially seal this series with a possible third consecutive win.

The Nuggets had insult added to injury yesterday, literally, with Russell Westbrook leaving the game due to a foot injury and Michael Porter's grade two sprained shoulder clearly prohibiting his ability in game three. Aaron Gordon is not listed on the injury report but had his calf wrapped and iced after the game, and was heard saying ‘he could barely jump’ in the locker room yesterday.

This puts even more pressure on the best two players of the Nuggets to step up. It will be a true test to their will power and a measurement of the heart of two champions. With that in mind a teased up, alternate point line on the Nuggets stars is suggested.

Nikola Jokic’s points have been receding from 29 to 26 to 23, and Denver chances to win increase when he scores over his average of 29.6. Jokic’s field goal attempts have gone down each game as they double team from the weak side. But he must find a way to overcome it in order for their season to continue.

Murray has scored 21, 23, and 23 points in this series, and with Gordon, Porter, and Westbrook all injured he will have to step up his offensive production. His field goal attempts are receding in every game too, from 20 to 17 to 15. The role players are not going to carry the Nuggets to a series victory. That falls on Murray and Jokic, and they will give their maximum effort in a game that is essentially a must win. 

Put a unit on the +625 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, and for those new to the sportsbook make sure to take advantage of Fantasy Alarm’s promotional offer for new customers.

 

 

 

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