If you woke up this morning and your first thought was betting the NBA Playoffs, you've come to the right place.
The 2023 NBA Playoffs tip Saturday at 1 p.m. ET with four games on the slate and tons of ways to find an edge. Game spreads, totals, player props, series spreads, first baskets. There's something for everyone, and our NBA staff has every bettor covered.
Consider this your one-stop shop for everything you'll need for the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Round 1, Game 1 Odds & Picks
It's going to be a busy Saturday in the NBA and Action's NBA staff has best bets, player props for every matchup on the opening day of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Check out their previews and picks below.
- Nets vs. 76ers Game 1 Preview: Back Brooklyn to Keep it Close — Jacob McKenna
- Hawks vs. Celtics Game 1 Preview: Boston Has the First-Half Edge — Austin Wang
- Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Preview: A Side and Player Prop to Target — Joe Dellera
- Warriors vs. Kings Game 1 Preview: Back Golden State to Steal the Opener — Brandon Anderson
- Saturday's NBA Player Props: Target 2 Role Players in Game 1 — Tyler Schmidt
- NBA PrizePicks Plays: Will Curry Outshine the Beam? — Tyler Schmidt
- Saturday's NBA First Basket Props: 2 Picks for Warriors vs. Kings — NBA First Basket
How We're Betting NBA Playoffs Futures and Ever First Round Series
Action Network's NBA staff has weathered the day-to-day grind of betting all 82 games of the regular season and they couldn't wait to bet on the NBA Playoffs. Between their conference and title futures and Round 1 series picks, there are 18 bets the staff is making entering the 2023 playoffs.
Betting Odds and Analysis for Every Series
Looking for the odds on every first round series? We've got you covered. You can find series and Game 1 odds for all eight opening round playoff matchups.Plus, Action Network writer Brandon Anderson, has broken down his thoughts on every series, including which ones he's passing on, which ones he'll wait and see and which ones he bet right away (and you should too).
And Action Network contributor, Austin Wang, revamps his Totals Report with a detailed breakdown of the over/under trends you need to know for every team and where you can gain an edge betting totals for each series.
Matt Moore's First Round Series Previews
The Philadelphia 76ers begin their quest for their first title in 40 years by taking on the team they traded with for James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets. Moore explains why the best bet is a simple one and where he sees value on game-t0-game player props.
All season long, the Boston Celtics have played like a team of destiny. Now the playoffs have arrived and they face a Hawks team that has been defined by their potential instead of their accomplishments despite a conference finals appearance two years ago. Moore explains where he's leaning for this series.
Donovan Mitchell might have been a Knick last summer in another universe. Instead, his Cleveland Cavaliers will face Jalen Brunson’s high-scoring squad from the Big Apple. Moore has two bets he's eying for this No. 4 vs. No. 5 series.
Light the Beam vs. the Reigning Champs. It does not get better than this. Moore has a surprising read on this series and explains his thought process for the matchup.
The Phoenix Suns are undefeated with Kevin Durant. The Los Angeles Clippers are without one half of their superstar duo, as Paul George is not expected to play in the first round. It’s title or bust for both teams. Moore gives his betting pick for the series game total.
Notes, Stats and Trends for Round 1
Action Network's resident researcher Evan Abrams did a deep dive into all things NBA Playoffs using tools from Bet Labs and historical trends.
Our Analysts Break Down NBA Playoff Props Strategies
For those of you looking for props — let's be honest, everyone is looking to bet props in the playoffs — Joe Dellera has a props forecast for the East and West with series and game angles on various players entering the playoffs. NBA First Basket also gives some of his tips and strategies for betting first scorer props, including why you should target exact method bets.
