The NBA Playoffs resume with an excellent three-game slate on Thursday, April 30, and we have you covered with player prop predictions for all three of today's contests.
Our NBA props for Thursday target Onyeka Okongwu, Julius Randle and more. Continue below for our top NBA player prop picks for today's playoff games.
NBA Props for Thursday, April 30
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Knicks vs Hawks Prop
Onyeka Okongwu Over 12.5 Points
The New York Knicks are one win away from eliminating the Atlanta Hawks. CJ McCollum's point total has dropped in three straight games after getting off to a hot start, so Atlanta might need to get more offense from somewhere else.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jonathan Kuminga and Onyeka Okongwu have all scored 71 points this postseason. The Hawks' starting center has the most enticing point total line, though.
Okongwu is averaging 14.2 points on an impressive 61.9% shooting in the first round. He's converting the 4.0 3-pointers he's attempting per game at a 50.0% clip. You can't ask for better efficiency than that.
Mouhamed Gueye has logged five minutes in two of Atlanta's five playoff games so far and could see less action in a crucial closeout game. That bodes well for Atlanta's most consistent shooter in this pairing. Okongwu averaged 22.0 points per game against New York with strong shooting splits through three regular-season meetings.
Pick: Onyeka Okongwu Over 12.5 Points
Celtics vs 76ers Prop
Nikola Vucevic Over 4.5 Rebounds
The Philadelphia 76ers are doing their best to climb back into their series with the Boston Celtics and will have a chance to knot things up at 3-3 on Thursday. Joel Embiid's return to the rotation has made a difference for the underdogs.
Philadelphia's star center is averaging 29.0 points through two playoff games and has had no problem getting to the charity stripe. Embiid is 16-for-19 from the free-throw line and shot at least nine free throws in Games 4 and 5.
Embiid's ability to draw fouls could make things difficult for Neemias Queta, who has secured the starting center spot over Nikola Vucevic. The former Chicago Bulls double-double machine isn't the threat he once was, but he does have decent rebounding numbers as a reserve this postseason.
Vucevic is averaging 4.8 rebounds per contest and notched a series-low two boards in Game 5, but hauled in at least five in Games 1 through 4. He'll get chances to contribute on the glass earlier than expected if Queta can't stay out of foul trouble.
Queta has committed at least four personal fouls in the two games Embiid has played, so bettors should take advantage of this opportunity to double their money betting on Vucevic's rebounding total. It would be surprising if Embiid's superstar whistle weren't a major strength for Philadelphia in Game 7.
Pick: Nikola Vucevic Over 4.5 Rebounds
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prop
Julius Randle Over 21.5 Points
The Denver Nuggets avoided elimination by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 and will have to secure a second straight victory to force a Game 7 on Thursday. Minnesota will be in for a challenge with Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo ruled out. It's Julius Randle's time to shine.
It's not surprising that Randle tied Nikola Jokic with a game-high 27 points his last time out. He led the Timberwolves in shot attempts (15), as he usually does when Edwards isn't available. That'll likely continue to be the case.
Randle averaged 23.8 points while shooting 16.9 shots per contest during the 19 regular-season games he played in without Edwards in 2025-26. That number could climb higher if Ayo Dosunmu is limited or ruled out, as he's dealing with a calf injury.
Randle has never had a problem being a volume scorer. He averaged 24.0 points against the Nuggets during the regular season.
Pick: Julius Randle Over 21.5 Points
