The NBA Playoffs will begin with an excellent 4-game slate on Saturday, April 18 — and we've got you covered with player prop predictions for three of today's postseason contests.
Our NBA props for Saturday are targeting Nikola Jokic, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and more. Continue below for our top NBA player prop picks for today's playoff games.
NBA Player Props for Saturday's Playoff Games
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 Rebounds (+105)
The Toronto Raptors are far from an elite rebounding team this season, but Scottie Barnes has taken care of business on the glass. He's been especially effective against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the triplet towers they deploy in their starting frontcourt.
Barnes' rebounding average has dropped from 7.7 to 7.5 since last season, but he led Toronto in rebounds per game for the third time in five years. He's consistently made the most of his length and physicality on the glass, which will be crucial against a team with nobody on the front line shorter than 6'9".
The former Florida State Seminole has notched three straight double-doubles against Cleveland while hauling in 10.3 rebounds per contest. The Indiana Pacers are the only other team he's averaged more than 10 rebounds against through three meetings this season.
Barnes is a known fast-break starter who pushes the pace after securing defensive rebounds, but has also secured at least two offensive boards in each of his meetings with the Cavaliers in 2025-26.
His heavier playoff workout should help him post another strong stat line on the glass.
Pick: Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 Rebounds (+105)
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists (-109)
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off in a playoff series for the third time in four years. Minnesota holds a slight playoff edge, but Denver dominated them during the regular season this year thanks to the exceptional play of Nikola Jokic. There's a good chance that'll continue to be the case on Saturday.
Jokic, the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists per game in the same season, is sure to dish out some dimes against the Timberwolves.
He boasts a season average of 11.3 assists per game against them through four regular-season meetings and can bank on the elite efficiency of his teammates to make things easy.
Few teams generate quality looks like Denver, as only the Los Angeles Lakers can top its team shooting percentage (49.6%) this season.
There's no reason to doubt a premier offensive hub that has averaged more than 9.5 assists per contest in every month but one. The only exception was January, when Jokic appeared in just one game due to injury.
Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists (-109)
Hawks vs. Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 20.5 Points (-123)
The Atlanta Hawks have flourished on offense this season despite their high turnover. Whether that success can carry into the playoffs will be tested against the New York Knicks on Saturday.
No player has been more surprisingly productive on offense for the Hawks than Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who joined the team over the offseason in free agency after the Timberwolves let him walk. New York has been one of his favorite matchups.
NAW has averaged 28.0 points through three meetings with the Knicks this season, and his shooting splits in those meetings have been ridiculous.
The Canadian is converting 50.9% of his field goals and 45.5% of his 3-pointers on 19.0 shot attempts per contest.
The Hawks point guard's hot shooting isn't a fluke, as he's averaged 23.7 points while shooting 54.2% from the field and 47.8% from deep over his previous 20 games.
New York boasts a top-five scoring defense that's giving up 110.1 points per game to opposing teams, but Alexander-Walker will be difficult to slow down if he maintains his current efficiency while putting up 17 to 20 shots.
