A trio of pivotal Game 5 matchups are on deck in the NBA on Tuesday, as the Celtics and Spurs look to take care of business at home and advance to the 2nd round. Let’s dive into my best NBA player prop bets for Tuesday, April 28, while you can also find out our expert NBA picks for today’s matchups and every game throughout the postseason.
Best NBA player prop bet: Dyson Daniels (ATL) Under 9.5 points (-121)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing
For as well as Dyson Daniel has played this in series defensively, his offense has been a detriment to the Hawks. The Knicks are refusing to guard him on the perimeter, while his 7 turnovers the last 2 games have left the Hawks with no other choice but to bench him in critical parts of the 4th quarter. In Game 3, which the Hawks won, Daniels played just a 2-minute stint, with Jonathan Kuminga closing the game. In Game 4, Daniels’ 3 minutes in the 4th quarter were the fewest of all starters, and that should continue in this one.
Read our full Hawks vs Knicks Game 5 prediction for tonight’s crunch clash at MSG
Best NBA player prop bet: Donovan Clingan (POR) Under 7.5 points (-110)
Odds available at bet365 at time of publishing
Donovan Clingan has struggled mightily this series against the Spurs, while his counterpart, Robert Williams, has given the Trail Blazers versatility at the center position. After Clingan finished hoisting up numerous three-pointers over Victor Wembanyama in Game 4, with just 1-of-6 falling, he played just 1 minute in the 4th quarter. The Blazers have the option of going small as well, playing either Jerami Grant or Deni Avdija at the 5-spot, which should ultimately result in Clingan losing minutes.
Read our full Trail Blazers vs Spurs Game 5 prediction for today’s matchup on ESPN
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