(4/24) NBA | Tonight’s Best Player Props in the Association: Postseason Edition

Varun Sharma

Written by: Varun Sharma

Last Update: Fri Apr 24, 2026, 4:50 pm ET

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The NBA Playoffs is off to an electric start. Fourteen of the 16 teams that made the playoffs have recorded a win and we've already got two favorites on 'upset watch'.

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a huge win last night in Game 3 of their series with the Denver Nuggets and we saw the Atlanta Hawks do the same in Game 3 of their matchup with the New York Knicks.

Both the Knicks and Nuggets entered the playoffs not only as the higher seed, but the clear favorite according to bookmakers. Both teams dropped their first road game of the postseason and now both No. 5 seeds have taken control.

We've got a ton to talk about, let's jump straight into tonight's games.

Today's Best Bets

Jrue Holiday o15.5 Points (-120) | Lucky Rebel

Through two games so far in this series, the Portland Trailblazers have scored just 204 points. The team's shooting just 42.8% from the field and 30.3% from beyond the arc. Points have come at a premium in this series and that's really no surprise when you've got the Defensive Player of the Year out there.

Victor Wembanyama had played just eight total minutes in Game 2 before hitting the ground and more importantly his head. Vic was diagnosed with a concussion and now today's biggest story is will he be able to suit up for Game 3?

In my OPINION, not having been in the room or having any diagnostic information, is that he shouldn't play. A concussion is serious and with this one likely being his first, it's hard for me to think he gets out there just two days later.

Symptoms begin to improve after about 7-10 days and full recovery taking anywhere from two to four weeks. However, we have seen players come back after as little as 5-6 days as it just depends on the individual player and the severity of the concussion.

That being said, with the potential of him sitting; I love Jrue Holiday tonight. Jrue's seen a huge boost in volume over the first two games and despite back to back poor shooting nights, he's been huge for Portland.

Holiday's taken at least 15 shot attempts in both games and 70% of his volume is coming from inside the 3-point line. He's just shot the ball terrible. He's shooting below 40% from inside the arc and went 3/9 from the painted area in Game 2.

Wembanyama has been the best rim protector in the NBA this year and with him potentially out of the lineup, I'm expecting the vet to take full advantage.

Champagnie

Julian Champagnie o14.5 P/R (-110) | Lucky Rebel

This one's another play that really depends on the health of Wembanyama. Champagnie's been great this year, starting 68 games for the San Antonio Spurs and playing in all 82. He averaged a career high 11.1 points per game this year, shot 38.1% from three and even grabbed 5.8 rebounds per contest.

Champagnie did all of this while averaging less than 28 minutes per game and a usage rate well below average. Tonight, if Wemby does sit; that means there's a ton of volume to go around.

Champagnie's cleared this line in 12 of 18 games without Vic this year, averaging 12.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He played Portland three times this year, clearing this line in two of the three and both games without Vic. This includes a 20 point double double and 12-point double double.

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum o40.5 PRA (-110) | Lucky Rebel

Of course I bet Jayson Tatum. In Tatum's last 10 road games, in the postseason; he's averaging 31.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. If you widen the sample size to 20, it's more of the same: 28.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Tatum just loves playing on the road, especially in the postseason.

That first road game of the series always hits a little different. In this same situation, Tatum's scored 30+ points in four of his last five chances and clearing this line in all four of those games.

Tatum's shooting 47.2% from the field so far against the Sixers in this series and that's while shooting 20% from beyond the arc. Once the 3-ball starts falling, that's when you're in trouble.

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Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma

You may know me as ‘VSaaauce’. I’ve been a die hard hoops fan my entire life. I’ve been betting on the NBA/NCAAB/NFL/MLB for six years now, each year gaining more and more knowledge about being a profitable handicapper. I’m eager to learn, and eager to pass on everything I’ve gained over the last few years. I started my Twitter page four years ago, and this community makes me so thankful I did. Outside of sports and handicapping, I enjoy traveling, hoopin, a strong espresso and I’m currently studying to obtain my MD. I’m all about the vibes, good vibes only. If that sounds like you, follow me on 'X' @VSaaauce.

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