NBA Fantasy: PrizePicks Predictions for NBA Playoffs Round 1

If looking for a different way to play NBA fantasy contests during the NBA Playoffs, PrizePicks could be a site that interests you. Instead of building lineups of players, at PrizePicks you are making predictions on player stats or fantasy points, with more correct predictions meaning higher payouts. With three games today, there are plenty of players to pick from on this slate.

Check out Greg Ehrenberg‘s breakdown of tonight’s Top NBA PrizePicks on our Awesemo YouTube Channel.

PrizePicks provides a big list of stats and fantasy points, and you are able to pick and choose which you want to make a prediction for. Stringing together two to five picks can pay out up to 10 times your entry fee. You are even able to combine picks across different sports. The only rule is you must make picks for players on at least two different teams.

For the sake of this article, we will take you through five of the best NBA fantasy PrizePicks predictions to make for the NBA Playoffs Round 1 games today.

PrizePicks NBA Fantasy Predictions | Round 1

It is important to note that, much like odds that update throughout the day, the player totals at PrizePicks are subject to change. So if you like these NBA picks below, it’s wise to jump on them quickly.

Jimmy Butler: Over 46.0 NBA Fantasy Points

Butler has been terrible through two games. Heading back home down 0-2, one can assume Butler does not just roll over to die. He simply just hasn’t been aggressive offensively. Butler even blended in during Game 2. With that being said, Awesemo is expecting Butler to bounce back in a big day, projecting him for 49 NBA fantasy points on FanDuel, which uses the same scoring system as PrizePicks. There is no need to argue with the projections.

Brook Lopez: Over 11.5 Points

Lopez has been solid against the Heat through two games. He scored 18 points in Game 1. Game 2 only resulted in 7 points, but he only played 23 minutes due to the blowout. If this game is competitive, which it should be, then Lopez will play a big role for the Bucks. Prior to last game, Lopez scored at least 12 points in six straight games. Lopez also scored at least 12 points in 11 of the last 12 games against Miami, prior to last game.

Damian Lillard: Over 4.5 Made 3s

It is tough to doubt Lillard ever, but especially in the postseason. Heading back to his home arena, Lillard should be motivated to take the series lead. He has at least five made 3-point shots in three straight games, including nine last game. It is impossible to shut him down.

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Mikal Bridges: Over 1.5 Made 3s

This NBA fantasy pick has been included in both of the games in this series. Bridges has hit multiple 3-point shots in four of his last five games, including both games this series. He also has hit multiple from beyond the arc in seven of his last eight games against the Lakers. Hopefully Chris Paul can play a bit more and open things up for Bridges tonight, but he should be able to get his shots in regardless.

Jusuf Nurkic: Over 11.5 Rebounds

Nurkic same alive down the stretch of this season. He has also played pretty well through two games this series. For this pick, however, the focus is solely on the boards. With Nikola Jokic moving all over the court and playing just as much in space as he does in the paint, it leads to easier rebounds for Nurkic. This led to 12 rebounds in Game 1 and 13 in Game 2, which only took 25 minutes to grab. Expect Nurkic to play closer to 30 minutes again tonight, giving him plenty of opportunity to soak up defensive rebounds.

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