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2026 NBA playoff predictions, odds, picks for April 20: This 3-way parlay returns over +2200
TL;DR
Monday's NBA playoffs feature the Cavaliers favored by -8.5 against the Raptors and the Knicks favored by 5.5 against the Hawks. A three-way parlay could return over +2200, with notable player props for Scottie Barnes and Julius Randle set at 18.5 points each.
Key points
- Cavaliers are -8.5 favorites against Raptors
- Knicks are 5.5-point favorites against Hawks
- Three-way parlay could return over +2200
- Scottie Barnes and Julius Randle have points scored lines at 18.5
- SportsLine Model has a 72% success rate on NBA picks
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Monday's NBA schedule features three first-round playoff matchups. In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are -8.5 favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook vs. the Raptors in the 7 p.m. ET matchup, while the Knicks are 5.5-point favorites vs. the Hawks in the 8 p.m. ET game. The totals are 222.5, 216.5 and 231.5, respectively, in those matchups. Among the notable player prop include Scottie Barnes at over/under 18.5 points scored, while Julius Randle's points scored line is 18.5.
What are the NBA best bets for Monday, and which combination of picks should you target in a Monday NBA parlay? Before locking in any NBA picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 23-9 roll (72%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at and on could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What are the NBA playoff matchups on April 20, 2026?
The NBA playoff matchups include the Cavaliers vs. Raptors and the Knicks vs. Hawks.
What is the betting line for the Cavaliers vs. Raptors game?
The Cavaliers are -8.5 favorites against the Raptors at FanDuel Sportsbook.
How successful has the SportsLine Projection Model been for NBA betting?
The SportsLine Projection Model has returned over $10,000 in profit for $100 players and has a 72% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season.
