Best NBA Team Props Today – April 23

The remaining three Game 2’s in the first round of the NBA Playoffs conclude this evening with the Celtics, Cavs and Warriors looking to stake claim to 2-0 series leads.

With three games on the betting schedule tonight, there is ample opportunity to find something on the board you like for a chance at a nice profit.

We’re going to pay more attention to the team props for tonight’s action, and we’ve found three bets that we have already circled on our betting slips. 

Here’s what we have on tap for tonight’s playoff action. 

Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.

Celtics Team Total OVER 103.5 Points (-112) at FanDuel

The Celtics did standard Boston Celtics things in their Game 1 opener on Sunday, building a double-digit first-half lead only to watch the Magic storm back and take the lead at half.

Orlando’s defense seemed to disrupt the play of their two main stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and yet, none of that mattered as the Celts blew out the Magic in the second half behind big games from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. 

Now oddsmakers are enticing us in Game 2 with the delicious looking carrot that is the Boston team total of 103.5 points. Well I’m going to chomp down on that carrot like I’m Bugs Bunny. 

The Celtics have cleared 103.5 points in 12 of their last 15 games this season and in three of four matchups, playoffs included, against the Magic.

Despite Orlando’s slower pace and desire to muck up the game like the calendar reads 1995 and not 2025, I still think this number is a touch too low, especially with the depth the Celtics roster brings to the table. 

I look for Tatum and Brown to bounce back tonight and for the Celtics to coast to a Game 2 victory while cashing this prop in the process. 

Odds Comparison for Celtics TT OVER 103.5 Points

Sportsbook	Odds
FanDuel	-112 (Best Odds)
Hard Rock Bet	-115
Caesars	-120
DraftKings	OV 104.5 (-102)
BetMGM	OV 104.5 (-110)

Cavaliers Team Total OVER 111.5 Points (-115) at FanDuel

Everyone waiting for the Cavs to step on the proverbial rake will have to wait another day it appears, as the top seed in the East used a 34-21 4th quarter to pull away for good from the Heat in Game 1 en route to their 21-point series opening victory. 

And while the Heat are scary for things they accomplished in the past, this iteration of Heat basketball doesn’t hit quite the same. 

It’s very apparent the Cavs are simply better than this Miami team by a significant margin across the board. However, Cleveland plays that much better on their home floor and that’s why I am backing them to clear 111.5 points tonight. 

The Cavs have put up 112 points or more in 12 of their last 16 games played on their home floor and barring Pat Riley discovering a time machine to bring back some legends of Heat past, I look for the regular season kings of the East to dispose of this Heat team quickly.

Look for Cleveland to mimic the Celtics efforts tonight with a comfortable home win and a team total over cash in the process. 

Odds Comparison for Cavaliers TT OVER 111.5 Points

Sportsbook	Odds
FanDuel	-115 (Best Odds)
Hard Rock Bet	-120
DraftKings	OV 112.5 (-102)
Caesars	OV 112.5 (-105)
BetMGM	OV 112.5 (-110)

Rockets Team Total OVER 103.5 Points (-108) at DraftKings

The last team total over pick of the night is a bit riskier than the previous two, as I am backing the Rockets to bounce back on their home floor in Game 2 against the Warriors and to eke past 103.5 points in the process. 

Prior to their Game 1 home clunker, the Rockets had put up 104 points or more in 10 of their previous 11 games on their home floor. 

Granted, those games were of the regular season variety and the intensity has ratcheted up significantly with this being a playoff series.

I just believe this series will go a minimum of six games and the only way that’s going to happen is if this young Rockets team can get the home split to start this series. 

I think the Rockets get Game 2 in a game with a team total hovering around 105 points. All we need to worry about is them clearing 104. 

Odds Comparison for Rockets TT OVER 103.5 Points

Sportsbook	Odds
DraftKings	-108 (Best Odds)
Hard Rock Bet	-110
FanDuel	-118
BetMGM	-120
Caesars	-120

Best of luck to all your plays tonight and throughout the rest of the weekend!