Let the NBA playoffs begin!
It's an exciting time for NBA fans and bettors alike, as we have four NBA playoff games on Saturday’s schedule.
I’ve scoured the NBA odds and have found three solid NBA player props that should keep you interested throughout the day.
Read on for my NBA picks for Saturday, April 18.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Nikola Jokic |
Triple-double | +105 |
 Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
Over 3.5 made threes | +110 |
 Kevin Durant |
Over 24.5 points | -110 |
Prop #1: Nikola Jokic triple-double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in three of four games against the Minnesota Timberwolves this season, including a 56-16-15 Christmas Day masterpiece.
His "quiet" November game against the Wolves was still 27-12-11, which is all that’s needed this afternoon. Jokic leads the NBA with 34 triple-doubles this season and has averaged 35-15-11 against this exact opponent this season.
Like most NBA defenses, Minnesota has no answer for Jokic, and getting plus-money for something he does nearly every other game feels like a good play this afternoon.
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Prop #2: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 made threes
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker buried at least three triples in all three regular-season matchups against the New York Knicks, hitting five or more twice.
The Hawks guard averaged 3.2 made threes per game this season and drained 4-plus in 29 of 78 games on nearly 40% shooting from downtown.
The Knicks come into the playoffs allowing made threes at a 38.1% clip over their final 15 games. We’re getting plus money on what is essentially his floor, which is exceptional value.
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Prop #3: Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points
Houston Rockets legend Kevin Durant's two quiet games against the Los Angeles Lakers in March came with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves healthy, but both are out tonight, and it's all systems go for the Slim Reaper.
Instead of competent defenders, Durant will draw the likes of Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt, which should make him smile.
Durant has scored at least 25 points in four of his last five games and is fresh off a week's rest and fully motivated for his first playoff series with Houston.
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ABC
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