Best NBA Prop Bets Today | NBA Player Props, April 15

It's an exciting time for basketball fans as the NBA Playoffs are set to tip off! Whether you're an experienced sports bettor or are brand new, we've got the best props to look out for when the NBA post-season kicks off on Saturday! With the top teams and players going head-to-head, there are several exciting player props to consider.

MVP candidate Joel Embiid's production on the glass is the focus when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets. For the Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart's playmaking will be as crucial as his defense when they play the Atlanta Hawks. New York Knicks three-and-D star Quentin Grimes hopes to continue his hot shooting when he plays the Cleveland Cavaliers. And Harrison Barnes, formerly of the Golden State Warriors, hopes his three-point shooting can lead the Sacramento Kings to victory.

Let's check out the bets!

Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers: Best Prop Bets

Joel Embiid Rebounds Over 11.5 (+102) @ Caesars Sportsbook

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Joel Embiid may have secured the scoring title, but his presence on the glass has been just as valuable in the Sixers' pursuits for victory. At Caesars Sportsbook, Embiid is a +102 to clear 11.5 rebounds when he played the Brooklyn Nets. Against one of the league's least intimidating rebounding units, Embiid will have free reign on the glass.

On the season, Embiid is averaging 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists on 54.8% from the field and 33.0% from the three-point range. In two games against the Brooklyn Nets this season, Embiid averaged 31.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 50.0% from the field and 28.6% from three. In his last five games to close out the season, Embiid averaged 30.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 59.1% from the field and 20.0% from deep.

In his last five regular season games, Embiid collected 12 or more rebounds just twice. Through 66 regular season games, Embieid cleared 11.5 rebounds 20 times. Having collected 23 rebounds in two games against the Nets this season, Embiid will thrive on the glass against a Nets team that is 29th in rebounds per game and 27th in rebounds allowed per game.

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics: Best Prop Bets

Marcus Smart Assists Over 5.5 (+125)  @ bet365

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Marcus Smart is one of the league's top perimeter defenders, but his playmaking ability will be just as important when he faces the Atlanta Hawks. At bet365, Smart is a +125 to clear 5.5 assists or more when he meets the Atlanta Hawks. A capable point guard who will see plenty of touches against a blitzing Hawks defense, expect Smart to be engaged on the offensive end.

On the season, Smart is averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game on 41.5% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range. Through his last ten games of the season, Smart posted averages of 12.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game on 42.3% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range. He'll want to build on his production in one game against the Hawks this season, where he posted 11.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.0 rebounds on 33.3% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range.

Smart's playmaking is underrated, and as the defensive focus will be on limiting the likes of Tatum and Brown, Smart's timely passing will help him hit this over. Smart cleared 5.5 assists in just three of his last ten games. However, through 61 regular season appearances, he collected six or more assists 36 times.

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Best Prop Bets

Quentin Grimes Threes Made Over 2.5 (+112) @ BetRivers

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New York Knicks sophomore Quentin Grimes has stepped up his play this season, and he'll need to maintain that performance to help his team to their first playoff victory of the year. At BetRivers, Grimes is a +112 to clear 2.5 threes made when he faces the Cleveland Cavaliers. On his current form, Grimes projects to smash this prop against an interior-oriented defense.

On the season, Grimes has averaged 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers per game on 46.8% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range. He's been brilliant through his last ten games, averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 4.4 threes on 54.6% from the field and 48.4% from three. He'll want to build on his regular season performance against the Cavaliers, where he averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 threes per game on 38.5% from the field and 26.3% from deep.

Grimes was one of the league's hottest shooters to close out the season, and against a paint-oriented Cavaliers team, he should thrive. Through his last ten games of the regular season, Grimes hit two or more threes nine times. Through 71 regular season appearances, Grimes cleared 1.5 threes 38 times.

Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings: Best Prop Bets

Harrison Barnes Threes Made Over 1.5 (+105) @ PointsBet

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Harrison Barnes may not be the first name you think of when you think of the Sacramento Kings, but his veteran presence and three-point shooting will be crucial to their victory. A solid veteran with great playoff experience, Barnes' production will be critical. At PointsBet, Barnes is a +105 to clear 1.5 threes when he faces the Golden State Warriors.

On the season, Barnes is averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 threes per game on 47.3% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range. Through his last five games of the regular season, Barnes posted averages of 15.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 threes per game on 52.9% from the field and 44.4% from three. In four games against the Warriors this season, Barnes posted a meager 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.5 threes per game on 45.5% from the field and 22.2% from deep.

The Kings and Warriors play fast and allow many threes. Despite Barnes' regular season performance against them, he should find plenty of success from range against his former team. Barnes cleared 1.5 threes in just one of his last five games of the regular season. However, through 82 appearances this season, Barnes hit two or more three-point field goals 33 times.