NBA Playoff Props for Tuesday, April 28

Danny Burke

Written by: Danny Burke

Published: Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:52 am ET

Read Time: 4 minutes

Get dialed into Tuesday's NBA postseason action, as we deliver our best NBA playoff props and picks with top value and analysis.

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The NBA Playoffs have three games on deck Tuesday night, with plenty of excitement and betting opportunities across the board.

I've got several plays that stand out, so let's jump into my favorite NBA playoff props for April 28.

NBA Playoff Props for Tuesday, April 28

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Paul George Over 13.5 Points (-125)

It appears the 76ers will get their big man Joel Embiid back on the floor as they try to stave off elimination against the Boston Celtics.

Interestingly, Embiid's potential return has pushed Paul George's points prop down to as low as 13.5 at some shops. That feels like too steep of an adjustment and one worth taking advantage of. Honestly, anything at 15+ points or less is worth a look.

Throughout this series, George has averaged 17.5 points per game, eclipsing 15 in all four matchups. His postseason output is down from the regular season, a testament to the Celtics' defense, but this still sets up as a strong spot.

If there's any hope for the Sixers to win, or at the very least keep this thing close, then Paul George has to deliver, and he should be able to do so with at least 14 points.

Sam Hauser Over 6.5 Points (-120)

Let's keep things in this same matchup and target a role player and his potential production tonight.

I'm looking at Celtics' forward Sam Hauser, and I'm betting him to score at least seven points this evening.

Through this series, Hauser is averaging 23.3 minutes, shooting 38.5% from the floor and 45.5% from three, while putting up 7.5 points per game.

He dropped 12 in Game 1, but followed that up with six points in each of the next three games. Can he finally clear that mark? I believe so.

Hauser is getting up nearly six attempts from beyond the arc, and with this game shifting back to Boston in a favorable spot for the Celtics, a more comfortable game script should open the door for extra looks. That sets up well for a role player like Hauser to let it fly and take advantage of a weaker opponent.

Deni Avdija Under 6.5 Assists (-144)

We'll lay some chalk with our next prop, as I'll be fading Deni Avdija's assist production tonight.

Expecting Avdija to dish out seven dimes is a stretch. The Blazers are already at a massive disadvantage against a formidable San Antonio defense, and he's only gone over this mark once in this series, which came in a game without Victor Wembanyama.

Avdija is logging just five dimes per game and hasn't come very close to this number outside of that solo outing where he had nine.

I'm going to take advantage of this inflated line, even if it means laying a bit more juice than I'd prefer.

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Robert Williams Over 7.5 Rebounds (+100)

Our final prop bet revolves around the Blazers' big man, Robert Williams.

It seems like we're getting a bit of value, price-wise, on Williams' ability to collect over 7.5 boards this evening.

He grabbed six in Game 1, followed that up with nine in back-to-back games, and had six again in Game 4.

Now, of course, the presence of Wembanyama isn't ideal, but this still sets up as a solid look for a center logging 25-plus minutes in this series. Look for Williams to crash the glass aggressively in what could be his final game of the year.

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Danny Burke
Danny Burke

Danny Burke is a betting analyst with a decade of sports media experience. He got his start at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sharing picks on the local ESPN affiliate. After college, he hosted shows for VSiN in Las Vegas before returning to Chicago to launch 'Rush Hour', the first daily sports betting show from an Illinois casino. He also co-hosted 'Props and Locks' on Fox32’s Bears pregame show and ran 'Bet On, Chicago' on WLS-AM 890.

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