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Game 4: San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers – 3:30 pm ET
Scoot Henderson has been going off in this series, averaging 23.3 points per game. However, his point total for Game 4 is down at 14.5. I understand that Victor Wembanyama’s potential return would make things tougher on Henderson as a driver, but I still feel this number is too low. Henderson has scored at least 21 points in back-to-back games, and it’s clear he’s very comfortable handling the ball against a good group of Spurs perimeter defenders.
Henderson has also been playing rather well for quite some time. Over the last 20 games, he’s averaging 16.8 points per game on 47.4/44.1/83.3 shooting splits. Also, in this series against San Antonio, Portland has been a much better team with Henderson on the floor. So, I don’t see his expanded role shrinking. This version of Henderson should be here to stay. That’s why I’m going Over on 14.5 points, but I’m also sprinkling him to have at least 20.
Bet: Scoot Henderson Over 14.5 Points (-116 – 1.5 units) & Alt Points 20+ (+290 – 0.5 units)
Game 4: Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 pm ET
VJ Edgecombe has been inconsistent as a shooter in this series, but he has been a constant presence on the glass. The rookie only had three assists in Game 1, but he had 10 boards in Games 2 and 3. Edgecombe has now had at least six rebounds in eight of the last nine games, and I feel his athleticism and energy should serve him well as a rebounder in Game 4. So, I’m going with Edgecombe to finish with at least six rebounds, and that’s something I’ll feel even better about if Joel Embiid can’t return to action.
Another prop I’m taking in this game is for Derrick White to have 18 combined points and assists. White is averaging only 9.7 points and 3.7 assists per game in this series, and he has been ice cold with his jumper lately. However, White averages 16.5 points and 5.4 assists per game, so this total just seems very low. It’s definitely hard to trust White right now, as he’s not even close on some of his open looks from deep. But he’s too good of a shooter not to break out of it soon. I know that thinking burned me last game, but I stand by the thought that White will be a profitable player to back more often than not the rest of the playoffs.
Bet: VJ Edgecombe Over 5.5 Rebounds (-137)
Bet: Derrick White Over 17.5 Points + Assists (-120)
Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets – 9:30 pm ET
Amen Thompson is coming off a 26-point performance in Game 3. He has now had at least 17 points in two of the three games in this series, and 17 is what I’m playing him to have in Game 4. Thompson has actually had at least 17 points in nine of the last 10 games, so he’s in a nice groove as a scorer. Also, since the start of the playoffs, Thompson is playing 44.3 minutes per game. Perhaps all of that changes with Kevin Durant potentially ready to play in Game 4, but I actually think Durant’s presence would make things easier on him. Thompson would have more of an impact as a cutter, in addition to the usual work he does as a slasher, transition player, and putback guy.
I’m also playing Marcus Smart to finish with at least 16 combined points and assists. Smart is averaging 28.7 combined points and assists in this series, and he has been a game-changing presence for Los Angeles on both ends of the floor. Of course, with Austin Reaves’ return looming, Smart’s usage rate could take a hit. However, I don’t see JJ Redick dropping Smart’s minutes below the 30 mark. It’s way more likely Luke Kennard’s role shrinks, as the Lakers need everything Smart brings as a point-of-attack defender. Well, as long as Smart plays a good chunk of minutes here, I see him knocking down shots and setting teammates up with quality looks.
Bet: Amen Thompson Over 16.5 Points (-120)
Bet: Marcus Smart Over 15.5 Points + Assists (-129 – 1.5 units)
Additional Plays
PARLAY: Cavaliers Alt +7.5 vs. Raptors G4 & Trail Blazers Alt +10.5 vs. Spurs G4 (-139 – 1.5 units)
