Player props have become among the most popular bets in the industry, but while the amount of states with legalized gambling is growing, some may feel left out.
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With PrizePicks, you get the opportunity to essentially parlay game prop over/unders with cash payouts depending on how many you get correct on that day’s slate.
You can do a Flex Play or a Power Play. A Flex Play gives you lesser odds, but you can win money even if you don’t nail every pick. Meanwhile, a Power Play is similar to a parlay — it’s all or nothing.
Here’s how I would approach today’s slate in NBA Playoffs slate.
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NBA PrizePicks Parlay
Jimmy Butler Over 1.5 Steals
Butler always cranks up his defense in the playoffs. Remember, Butler came into the league as a defender first before ramping up his offense. He doesn't usually bring peak defensive energy in the regular season anymore, but he always ups the ante in the playoffs.
Butler averaged 2.8 steals per game against the Hawks in the first round, and he had two thefts against the 76ers in Game 1. He's had multiple steals in all five playoff games, and the Philly offense looks stuck in mud at times and ripe for the picking. Count on Butler to keep the defensive intensity up and find a couple more steals.
Dorian Finney-Smith Over 5 Rebounds
Finney-Smith is the glue guy for the Mavericks. Much of the time that means he gets the "3-and-D" label, but in the playoffs he's been stepping up his game in one other area too: rebounding.
Finney-Smith is averaging 6.3 rebounds per game these playoffs, and he was even higher than that last postseason. Dallas plays small to juice its offense, and that means DFS has to play big, especially on the glass. He's played at least 40 minutes every game this postseason, and he's had at least five rebounds in 12 of 14 playoff games the last two years (86%).
All the better that Dallas experimented with playing smaller than ever in Game 1, giving Finney-Smith some center minutes to try to get even more scoring on the floor. The Mavs have to get rebounds from somewhere, and he might be their top candidate. He could end up doubling this line if he really has a big game — emphasis on big.
