The 2026 NBA Playoffs officially tip off their first full Saturday slate, and while the bright lights of Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena will be focused on the superstars, our projections have identified two "ladder" opportunities for a pair of impactful role players.
By using our Pick Labs Ladders Tool, we can identify which players are statistically primed to shatter their projected totals. Below, we break down two ladder opportunities for Saturday—spots where the math suggests a massive edge on alternate lines.
NBA Prop Ladders for Tonight's Playoff Games
- OG Anunoby Rebounds Ladder
- Jake LaRavia Steals Ladder
OG Anunoby Rebounds Ladder (Hawks vs Knicks, 6:00 p.m. ET)
Picks: 5+ Rebounds (-145) | 6+ Rebounds (+135) | 7+ Rebounds (+249) | 8+ Rebounds (+451)
As the Knicks open their series against the Atlanta Hawks, Mike Brown is expected to lean heavily on OG Anunoby’s versatility.
While OG is often cited for his wing defense, his rebounding volume has been a quiet engine for New York’s transition game.
Our Pick Labs projections show massive value starting at the 5+ rung and extending deep into the alternate markets.
5+ Rebounds (-145): 69.7% Projected Chance (10.5% Edge)
6+ Rebounds (+135): 53.5% Projected Chance (10.9% Edge)
7+ Rebounds (+249): 37.7% Projected Chance (9.0% Edge)
8+ Rebounds (+451): 23.8% Projected Chance (5.6% Edge)
The Analysis: OG has proven he can erupt on the glass when the matchup dictates it, evidenced by his 13-rebound performance earlier this month against Memphis and an 8-rebound showing against Chicago.
In this specific matchup against Atlanta, the Hawks often play small-ball around Jalen Johnson, leaving a vacuum on the defensive glass that Anunoby is suited to fill.
With the intensity of a Game 1, expect OG to log 35+ minutes. At +135, the 6+ rebound rung offers the best bang for your buck with a nearly 54% projected hit rate.
If the Knicks’ defense forces the Hawks into a poor shooting night, OG is the prime candidate to vacuum up those long rebounds.
Jake LaRavia Steals Ladder (Rockets vs Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET)
Picks: 1+ Steal (-239) | 2+ Steals (+196) | 3+ Steals (+620)
Jake LaRavia has emerged as defensive pest for the Lakers as of late — and our projections are signaling a massive "buy" on his steal prop tonight.
1+ Steal (-239): 78.1% Projected Chance (7.6% Edge)
2+ Steals (+196): 44.6% Projected Chance (10.8% Edge)
3+ Steals (+620): 19.6% Projected Chance (5.7% Edge)
The Analysis: LaRavia has been very consistent in the steals department recently. He enters the playoffs having recorded at least two steals in five of his last six games, including a 3-steal performance against the Warriors and an impressive 4-steal game against Indiana.
The Rockets’ offense, while explosive under Ime Udoka, still follows predictable passing lanes that a high-IQ defender like LaRavia feasts on.
Given his current rhythm, getting +196 on 2+ steals is the standout play of the night. Our model gives this a 44.6% chance of hitting, which is a significant departure from the implied probability of the market price.
If you want to get wild, the 3+ steals at +620 is also a viable lottery ticket given he’s cleared that mark multiple times in the last month.
NBA Role Player Parlay for Tonight's Play-In Tournament Games
- OG Anunoby 8+ Rebounds (+451)
- Jake LaRavia 2+ Steals (+196)
Parlay Payout: +1503
If you combine these two props from our top edges, you get a parlay with a potential a payout of +1503.
This is considered a long shot for the reason, and you should treat it as such. However, we are showing a nice edge at that price — with our Pick Labs models projecting a 10.6% chance of this parlay hitting, while +1503 implies only a 6.24% chance.
