NBA Playoffs picks today: Thursday's best bets highlight Nuggets vs. Timberwolves play [4/23/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for April 23, 2026 are here, with Nuggets vs. Timberwolves among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NBA playoffs slate.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest basketball odds to uncover top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NBA playoffs picks tonight [4/23, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Nuggets ML (-112)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Nuggets to defeat Timberwolves at -112 odds. A 56.4% probability produces an edge of 3.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

NBA Playoffs best bets summary: Thursday, 4/23/2026

As of 7:32PM ET, here is our top NBA bet by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA playoffs games to bet on [4/23/2026]

• Cavaliers vs. Raptors (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Celtics vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for April 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Nuggets ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.