NBA Betting Guide for April 24: Is OKC a Legit No. 1 Seed?

We have just two NBA postseason games on deck tonight after we had three entertaining battles last night, so let’s dive into both of the matchups.

First, the Miami Heat will hope for a miracle against the Boston Celtics tonight after they just looked completely overmatched in Game 1. This series already looks to be over, but can the Heat drum up something special or do they have to rely on the Celtics to collapse instead?

Later on, the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans will square off once again after their close, low-scoring Game 1 battle. OKC didn’t dominate the Pelicans without Zion Williamson like many anticipated, so as we look ahead to a potential second round matchup, it will take a lot from the Thunder to defeat a veteran-ladened LA Clippers squad or the surging Dallas Mavericks. Still, the Thunder have time to assert their dominance on the Pelicans to build up some momentum.

It’s going to be a fun night of NBA hoops, so let’s lock in, enjoy the games, and pump out some winners!

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SportsGrid’s NBA Betting Guide for April 24

Featured Same-Game Parlays: +1350 Heat-Celtics

Tonight’s Headliners: Top Props | Best Bets | 76ers-Knicks Game 2 Controversy

Catch Up on Last Night’s Action: T-Wolves Take 2-0 Lead | Siakam Leads Pacers Over Bucks | Mavs Bounce Back vs. Clippers

7:00 p.m. ET: No. 8 Miami Heat @ No. 1 Boston Celtics (Celtics Lead 1-0)

• Spread: Celtics -14.5 | Moneyline: Celtics -1150 | Total: 204
• Where to Watch: TNT | Location: TD Garden (Boston, MA)

Heat Last 5 ATS: 3-2 | Celtics Last 5 ATS: 2-3

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Heat +14.5 (5-Stars) | OVER 204 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Bam Adebayo OVER 18.5 Points (5-Stars) | Jaylen Brown OVER 20. Points (5-Stars)

9:30 p.m. ET: No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans @ No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (Thunder Lead 1-0)

• Spread: Thunder -7.5 | Moneyline: Thunder -300 | Total: 212
• Where to Watch: TNT | Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)

Pelicans Last 5 ATS: 3-2 | Thunder Last 5 ATS: 4-1

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Pelicans +7.5 (1-Star) | OVER 212 (5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: CJ McCollum UNDER 3.5 Three-Point FG (5-Stars) | Cason Wallace OVER 4.5 Points (5-Stars)