April 16 NBA Player Props – Over/Unders and Picks for Saturday’s Playoff Game 1’s

• There are four Game 1’s on Saturday in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
• The 76ers, Warriors, and Grizzlies are all in action
• Find the player props and best bets below

The 2022 NBA Playoffs officially kick off on Saturday, with four different opening games in a fun-filled day of basketball.

The Utah Jazz visits the Dallas Mavericks to begin the festivities, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the high-flying Memphis Grizzlies. In the evening, the Toronto Raptors take a trip to Philly to clash with Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Lastly, Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets meet the Golden State Warriors, who will likely get Stephen Curry back after he missed the final 12 games of the regular season.

Keep reading for the player props and best bets in NBA betting.

April 16th – NBA Player Props

Odds as of April 15th at FanDuelSportsbook.

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Klay Starts Off With a Bang

Klay Thompson played just 32 games this season after a long injury recovery, but he still posted respectable numbers of 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 38.5% from downtown. There were some ups and downs for the Warriors vet, but he really finished the campaign on a high note.

The final three games for Thompson went like this: 41, 33, and 36 points. Yes, he was doing it without Steph, but regardless, the sharpshooter was really feeling it at the best possible time. In fact, Klay has hit the over in points in five of his last six outings. That’s a wonderful sign heading into the postseason. While he didn’t enjoy a ton of success against Denver, his recent hot streak is a solid reason to take the over in points for Golden State Warriors here.

• Pick: Klay Thompson Over 23.5 Points (-112)

Harden Dishing Dimes

There’s been recent criticism of James Harden for his lack of scoring since coming to the Sixers. He’s posting just 21 points per game and shooting a mere 40% from the field. However, The Beard is certainly making his presence felt from a playmaking standpoint. The guard is averaging 10.5 dimes and consistently finds his teammates good looks.

James Harden only has one goal 🗣

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 15, 2022

In fact, Harden has comfortably hit the over in assists in four of his last five appearances, going for 14,15,14, and 13. He’s an extremely gifted passer and that 15-dime performance was against none than the Raptors, Philly’s first-round opponent. Also, Toronto is 20th in assists allowed per contest. Something tells me Harden will have some fun facilitating on Saturday and so offers value in the 76ers betting odds.

Pick: James Harden Over 10.5 Assists (-130)