Game 1 Best Bets for NBA Playoffs Sunday | Best Bets Today

The NBA Playoffs are officially here as 16 teams set out on their journey to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. With a weekend full of postseason hoops, there are plenty of games to keep your eyes on during the upcoming basketball slate. That said, here’s a look at the top odds for Sunday’s full day of Game 1s.

Note: All odds & props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sunday’s NBA Playoff Slate

• Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | 1:00 PM ET | ABC
• Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics | 3:30 PM ET | ABC
• Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 PM ET | TNT/truTV/Max
• Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets | 9:30 PM ET | TNT/truTV/Max

Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.

Grizzlies vs. Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3+ Threes Made +158

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win MVP this season for a reason, averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
• The Kentucky product has become one of the most unstoppable scorers in the league, and his improved shooting from beyond the arc is largely responsible. Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting 37.5% from deep on the season while attempting 5.7 threes per game.
• SGA has finished with 3+ triples in two of three games against Memphis this season.

Magic vs. Celtics: Jayson Tatum 4+ Threes Made +162

• Jayson Tatum has been the driving force for the Boston Celtics this season, averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.
• The versatile wing is very aggressive on offense, and his 10.1 attempts per game from three prove that.
• Tatum only played one game against the Orlando Magic this season, but in that lone matchup, the former Duke standout scored 30 points, including four threes.

Heat vs. Cavaliers: Tyler Herro 25+ Points Scored +124

• Tyler Herro put together a career year this season, averaging 23.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.2 rebounds on the way to his first All-Star nod.
• The guard is arguably the only true weapon on offense for the Miami Heat, and he’s proven that with 30+ points in each of the team’s two play-in games.
• Herro put together a 34-point performance earlier this season against the Cavs, and with Erik Spoelstra’s squad heavily depending on his offense, a similar performance throughout this entire series will be needed if the Heat hope to stay alive. 

Warriors vs. Rockets: Jimmy Butler OVER 23.5 Points +118

• Jimmy Butler has graciously accepted his new role with the Golden State Warriors down the stretch, averaging 17.5 points per game this season.
• The versatile forward doesn’t have to be the team’s top scoring option on a nightly basis anymore, which allows him to lock in on the defensive side of the court. However, don’t let his new role fool you. Butler’s called “Playoff Jimmy" for a reason.
• Butler has shown signs on offense over the team’s last couple of games with 30+ points in each.
• With the Houston Rockets looking to limit Stephen Curry on offense, Steve Kerr may lean on his newest addition to turn up the heat in this series.

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