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2026 NBA playoff predictions, odds, picks for April 23: This 3-way parlay returns over +700
TL;DR
Thursday's NBA playoff games feature the Knicks vs. Hawks, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves. Betting odds favor the Knicks and Cavaliers, while a three-way parlay could return over +700.
Key points
- Knicks favored by 1.5 points against Hawks
- Cavaliers favored by 2.5 points against Raptors
- Nuggets favored by 2.5 points against Timberwolves
- Three-way parlay could return over +700
- SportsLine Model has 73% success rate on NBA picks
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Thursday's schedule features three NBA first-round playoff games. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are 1.5-point favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook vs. the Hawks at 7 p.m. ET, while the Cavaliers are 2.5-point favorites over the Raptors at 8 p.m. ET. In the West, the Nuggets are 2.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET. The totals are 216.5, 219.5 and 234.5, respectively, in those matchups. Among the notable player prop include Jalen Brunson at over/under 26.5 points scored, while Scottie Barnes' points scored line is 18.5.
What are the NBA best bets for Thursday, and which combination of picks should you target in a Thursday 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 inĀ Ā profit for $100 players on its top-ratedĀ Ā over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the first full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 24-9 roll (73%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following itsĀ Ā advice atĀ Ā and onĀ Ā could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What are the betting odds for the Knicks vs. Hawks game on April 23, 2026?
The Knicks are 1.5-point favorites against the Hawks.
Which NBA teams are playing on April 23, 2026, and what are their odds?
The Knicks, Cavaliers, and Nuggets are playing, with the Cavaliers favored by 2.5 points and the Nuggets also favored by 2.5 points.
How has the SportsLine Projection Model performed on NBA picks this season?
The model has a 73% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, with a record of 24-9.
