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 Thursday, April 24th. 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 24th
NBA Best Bets Today – April 24th
Game 3: New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons – 7:00 pm ET
Click here for my Knicks vs. Pistons preview. The Pistons have been the better team for seven of the eight quarters in this series, but the Knicks have some things they can do to flip the script.
Bet: Knicks ML (-115 – 1.5 units)
Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies – 9:30 pm ET
Click here for my Thunder vs. Grizzlies best bet and preview. Memphis has been embarrassing to start this series, but can Oklahoma City keep a good offense down three games in a row?
Bet: Grizzlies +10 (-105)
NBA Player Props Today – April 24th
Game 3: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers – 10:00 pm ET
Click here for my Nuggets vs. Clippers preview and player props. While I don’t see a side (or game total) worth playing here, Norman Powell’s point prop stands out to me. This hasn’t been the best series for him, but there’s no reason he can’t figure it out in Game 3.
Bet: Powell Over 16.5 Points (-120)
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)
