NBA Props for Tonight: 4 Props to Target for Bulls vs. Raptors (4/12)
NBA Props for Tonight: 4 Props to Target for Bulls vs. Raptors (4/12)
After a thrilling first day of postseason hoops, the NBA is back with two more play-in games. We'll be locking in on the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors as the winner advances to face the Miami Heat on Friday night with a playoff bid on the line.
The Raptors are hosting the Bulls for tonight's contest; tip-off is at 7:00 PM ET. And we've got two props ready to go.
Let's jump into today's picks!
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Raptors vs. Bulls Start Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Wednesday, April 12 NBA Props
Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 Points (-104) (Bet $104 to collect $204) Best odds available at FanDuel; click here to bet
Jakob Poeltl Over 13.5 Points (+175) (Bet $100 to collect $275) Best odds available at FanDuel; click here to bet
Jakob Poeltl Over 15.5 Points (+300) (Bet $100 to collect $400) Best odds available at FanDuel; click here to bet
Jakob Poeltl has been a cash cow for us since being traded to the Toronto Raptors. In a win-or-go-home game, he should be crucially important to Toronto's offensive attack.
The Raptors didn't acquire Poeltl in the middle of the season just to keep him on the bench in big games. I'd expect to see around 30 minutes of action from the 27-year-old center tonight, which makes this a must-bet. He's cashed this over in 15 of 18 games when seeing more than 25 minutes of playing time. On top of this 83.3% hit rate in this sample, Poeltl averaged 15.8 PPG in these 18 games and scored 14+ points in 12 of these 18 games.
He's enjoyed plenty of success against Nikola Vucevic recently, too. Poeltl has squared off against Vooch six times since Chicago acquired the big man from the Orlando Magic. Poeltl has scored 13+ points in all six games, good for an average of 17.2 PPG. He scored 14 points on 6 for 9 shooting from the field last game against the Bulls, and I'm expecting a big game from Toronto's starting center tonight.
Toronto Raptors Under 12.5 Three Pointers Made (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210) Best odds available at DraftKings; click here to bet
The Raptors have struggled to generate half-court offense this season, largely due to their poor outside shooting. They rank just 22nd in three-point attempts and 28th in three-pointers made this season. Plus, since trading for Poeltl, they have even fewer players seeing big minutes who can shoot.
Since the trade, Toronto has remained under this line in 20 of 26 games, averaging 10.4 3PM per game. Even in games where Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam have all been active, this has cashed in 32/48 games (11.3 makes per game).
Last postseason, this under was a success in five of Toronto's six games. And they haven't shot the three well against Chicago, despite the Bulls conceding plenty of looks from outside. The Raptors knocked down 10, 9, and 15 threes vs. Chicago in three matchups this season. And, in games against the bottom 10 three-point shooting teams, Chicago held opponents under in 17 of 26 games, good for an average of 10.6 3PM allowed.
The game total is sitting at just 212.5 points, which is one of the lowest lines for a game we've seen all year. Points could be hard to come by for Toronto, especially from beyond the arc.