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NBA Playoffs player props today: Monday's best props include Nikola Jokic [4/20/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NBA player props today with projections for Monday's games.
Dimers' NBA props are live for April 20, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Nikola Jokic, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Scottie Barnes.
Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Raptors vs. Cavaliers and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.
List of NBA prop picks for Monday's playoffs, 4/20
Below are the top ten NBA player props for April 20, ranked by probability.
Nikola Jokic over 10.5 assists (+112)
- Edge: 15.1%
- Probability: 62.2%
- Projection: 12.7
- Game: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET)
Our model has found value on Denver's Nikola Jokic over 10.5 assists. A probability of 62.2% gives this play an edge of 15.1% at +112 odds.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker over 3.5 assists (+116)
- Edge: 6.7%
- Probability: 53.0%
- Projection: 4.0
- Game: Hawks vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s assists prop shows a 6.7% edge at +116 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 4.0 assists on the over 3.5 line.
Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks (+171)
- Edge: 11.1%
- Probability: 48.0%
- Projection: 1.3
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks, with simulations showing a 48.0% probability and an 11.1% edge at +171.
Nikola Jokic over 1.5 blocks (+175)
- Edge: 10.7%
- Probability: 47.1%
- Projection: 1.2
- Game: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET)
Our model projects Nikola Jokic to put up 1.2 blocks today, creating an edge of 10.7% on the over 1.5 line at +175 odds.
Anthony Edwards over 1.5 steals (+174)
- Edge: 9.3%
- Probability: 45.8%
- Projection: 1.2
- Game: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Anthony Edwards over 1.5 steals for Minnesota, showing an edge of 9.3% at +174 odds.
Jaden McDaniels under 0.5 steals (+180)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 42.7%
- Projection: 1.1
- Game: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET)
Jaden McDaniels’s steals prop shows an edge of 7.0% at +180 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.1 today.
CJ McCollum to score first basket (+800)
- Edge: 1.7%
- Probability: 12.8%
- Game: Hawks vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on CJ McCollum to score first basket for Atlanta, with a 12.8% probability and a 1.7% edge at +800 odds.
RJ Barrett to score first basket (+950)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 11.6%
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)
The data shows value on RJ Barrett to score first basket, supported by a 11.6% probability at +950 odds and an edge of 2.1%.
Jaden McDaniels to score first basket (+950)
- Edge: 1.8%
- Probability: 11.3%
- Game: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (10:30PM ET)
A 1.8% edge on the to score first basket line makes Jaden McDaniels a value play in Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, supported by a 11.3% probability at +950 odds.
Scottie Barnes to score first basket (+1000)
- Edge: 0.6%
- Probability: 9.7%
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Scottie Barnes to score first basket here, with a 9.7% probability and 0.6% edge at +1000 odds.
NBA player prop summary: Monday, April 20, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 3:11AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Nikola Jokic over 10.5 assists | +112 @ FanDuel | 15.1% | 62.2% |
| Hawks vs. Knicks | Nickeil Alexander-Walker over 3.5 assists | +116 @ FanDuel | 6.7% | 53.0% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks | +171 @ DraftKings | 10.7% | 47.1% |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Nikola Jokic over 1.5 blocks | +175 @ BetMGM | 10.7% | 47.1% |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Anthony Edwards over 1.5 steals | +174 @ DraftKings | 9.3% | 45.8% |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Jaden McDaniels under 0.5 steals | +180 @ DraftKings | 7.0% | 42.7% |
| Hawks vs. Knicks | CJ McCollum to score first basket | +800 @ FanDuel | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | RJ Barrett to score first basket | +950 @ FanDuel | 2.1% | 11.6% |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Jaden McDaniels to score first basket | +950 @ FanDuel | 1.8% | 11.3% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Scottie Barnes to score first basket | +1000 @ FanDuel | 0.6% | 9.7% |
Conclusion
For April 20, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Nikola Jokic, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Scottie Barnes. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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