NBA Picks & Parlay for April 22-23

After game one of the 2024 NBA playoffs, we know that Jokic and the Nuggets are serious about repeating as NBA Champions, with the latest odds at +270 at Caesars Sportsbook. Nikola Jokic is in MVP form and remains the front-runner to claim another NBA Finals MVP trophy at +320 odds, according to marque bookies like Golden Nugget Sportsbook. The hopes of 76ers fans took a hit throughout the PA sports betting universe with a devastating Game 1 loss, where Embiid, yet again, is dealing with a knee injury. All this means it’s time to listen for Game 2 of NBA betting. So grab your sports betting apps and win the game before tip-off.

If you’re reading this spread and over and underbet and doing a double take, it’s almost a mirror image of the winning stat line for the Nuggets in Game 1. To be honest, we see a near-repeat performance for Jokic and Murray. Speaking of Murray, a safe side prop bet is taking him to score over 24 points at -127 odds. Get a head start on your same-game parlay with Jokic adding a triple-double at +145 odds. We feel confident going with the Nuggets winning the moneyline bet at -305 odds.

There’s no denying that the world of sports betting in Pennsylvania took its lumps this past weekend with the Knicks snatching Game 1. Like Game 1, Game 2 is pretty much a toss-up at BetMGM Sportsbook and others. However, whether or not the 76ers can rebound and even the series depends on Embiid’s knee. Throughout his career, Embiid has had plaguing knee injuries, one this season that cost him the chance of winning back-to-back MVP awards.

Still, Philadelphia has been solid when it comes to winning the moneyline bet, winning just a shade under 50% of the time. Even if Embiid dominates the middle, he will need help and steady contributions from players like Tyrese Maxey. Scoring over more than twenty points this season, Maxey has come into his own, especially since Harden was traded to the Clippers before the season started.

Speaking of the Clippers, they shocked the Mavericks in Game 1, even without Kawahi Leonard. But look for Luka and the Mavs to rebound and fulfill the moneyline bet at -140 odds. But, if Maxey delivers the prop bet of scoring over 25 points at -105, look for this series to be tied at one apiece.

The stats speak for themselves at BetRivers Sportsbook. With the Heat possibly still without Jimmy Butler for a crucial Game 2, look for Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown to run wild over the Heat. Get a start on your same-game parlay with Brown scoring over 17.5 points at -278 odds. We see no reason to doubt the Celtics not making the spread bet, but for a safer wager, you can always go with the Celtics winning the moneyline bet at -1250 odds.