The NBA Playoffs resume this Friday, as a trio of pivotal Game 3s take center stage tonight — and our NBA betting expert Joe Dellera has identified player prop picks showing significant value in two of today's contests.
Let's get into the breakdown of his top NBA player props for Amen Thompson and Jrue Holiday on Friday, April 24.
NBA Props for Friday, April 24
| Time (ET) | Player Prop |
|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | |
| 10:30 p.m. | |
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our NBA Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game. | |
Lakers vs. Rockets Prop: Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson Over 23.5 Points & Assists (-102)
The Rockets head back home to Houston sitting in a 0-2 hole entering Game 3 tonight. However, one Rockets player that should continue to perform is Amen Thompson.
The Lakers basically took the approach of selling out to stop Kevin Durant, which should naturally open things up for everyone else.
Amen has performed well against the Lakers. He has cleared this 23.5 PA line in all five games against them this season, and he’s played 40+ minutes in four of those five games.
Additionally, the potential assists have been strong with 15 and 11 in the first two games of this series.
On the season, when he’s played 35+ minutes, he exceeds this mark in 60.3% of games — and the minutes and shot opportunities have been there for Amen against this Lakers team.
Plus, if Austin Reaves returns for the Lakers tonight, that should contribute to an uptick in offense for both teams — which would be another favorable scenario for Amen.
Pick: Amen Thompson Over 23.5 Points & Assists (-102)
Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Prop: Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday Over 26.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
The Blazers evened up the series at 1-1 and now they are heading home. Jrue Holiday has been awesome for the Blazers, and it’s clear they’ve been saving him for a playoff run.
Including the Play-In Tournament, he’s logged totals of 38, 36, and 39 minutes so far this postseason. Prior to that, he had only played 36+ minutes in six games this season.
It’s clear he is going to continue to play heavy minutes — and when Jrue has played 30+ minutes, he has cleared this PRA line of 26.5 in 77.4% of games.
Jrue is incredibly valuable for Portland. He can create his own shot, he can rebound, and he can run an effective offense.
If Victor Wembanyama misses this game, it makes the Spurs' defense much softer too — but even if Wemby plays, Jrue continues to be an integral part of the Blazers rotation and should still be able to clear this line.
Pick: Jrue Holiday Over 26.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
