It’s officially time for the NBA Playoffs. We’ve been working hard to get you ready for some of these awesome opening-round matchups, so make sure you head over to the VSiN NBA Playoffs Betting Hub for all of our postseason content. I’ll continue giving out NBA best bets and player props here throughout the playoffs, and I’ll also occasionally write up features on anything big that shakes up the league. So, make sure you check out my work over the next couple of weeks. With that out of the way, let’s get into some NBA best bets and NBA player props for Wednesday, April 23rd. Also, make sure you check out the picks page (linked right below) before games tip off. I occasionally add picks throughout the day.
MORE: Check out our Pro Picks page for everything our experts have on April 23rd
NBA Best Bets Today – April 23rd
Game 2: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics – 7:00 pm ET
Click here for my Magic vs. Celtics preview, which gets into why I like Orlando to cover against a Jayson Tatum-less Boston team.
Bet: Magic +10.5 (-102 – 1.5 units)
Game 2: Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:30 pm ET
Click here for my Heat vs. Cavaliers best bet and preview. The Cavaliers won Game 1 by 21 points, but Erik Spoelstra has always been one of the NBA’s best coaches when it comes to making adjustments.
Bet: Heat +12.5 (-115)
Game 2: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets – 9:30 pm ET
Click here for my Warriors vs. Rockets best bet and preview. Houston is the second-seeded team in the Western Conference, but the team is suddenly on the ropes. If the Rockets lose Game 2, they’ll be in serious trouble this postseason.
Bet: Rockets ML (-155 – 1.5 units)
NBA Player Props Today – April 23rd
Game 2: Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:30 pm ET
Click here for my Heat vs. Cavaliers player prop. While this series has a bunch of All-Stars, I’m targeting Davion Mitchell this evening. He has been thriving as a passer since arriving in Miami. Will that continue in Game 2?
Bet: Mitchell Over 6.5 Assists (+100)
Additional Plays
This is where I’ll include any late added plays, teasers/parlays or in-season futures. Come back before tip if you don’t want to miss anything. It’s always possible I’ll add something to my card.
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2024-25 NBA Record: 377-379-2 (+2.68 units)
