NBA player props today: Wednesday's best props include Jalen Johnson [4/1/2026]

Jalen Johnson over 9.5 rebounds (+106)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 58.0%
• Projection: 10.9
• Game: Hawks vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Atlanta's Jalen Johnson over 9.5 rebounds. A probability of 58.0% gives this play an edge of 9.4% at +106 odds.

Brandin Podziemski over 2.5 3-pointers made (+143)

• Edge: 16.6%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Projection: 3.2
• Game: Spurs vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET)

Brandin Podziemski’s 3-pointers made prop shows a 16.6% edge at +143 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 3.2 3-pointers made on the over 2.5 line.

Joel Embiid over 27.5 points scored (-108)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Projection: 31.0
• Game: 76ers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Joel Embiid over 27.5 points scored, with simulations showing a 57.3% probability and a 5.3% edge at -108.

Julian Champagnie over 2.5 3-pointers made (+136)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Projection: 2.9
• Game: Spurs vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects Julian Champagnie to record 2.9 3-pointers made today, creating an edge of 12.4% on the over 2.5 line at +136 odds.

Joel Embiid over 4.5 assists (+118)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 4.8
• Game: 76ers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Joel Embiid over 4.5 assists for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 5.4% at +118 odds.

Baylor Scheierman over 4.5 rebounds (+128)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 4.8
• Game: Celtics vs. Heat (7:30PM ET)

Baylor Scheierman’s rebounds prop shows an edge of 7.4% at +128 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 4.8 today.

Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists (+128)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 51.2%
• Projection: 5.7
• Game: Hawks vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Paolo Banchero for 5.7 assists for Orlando, creating an edge of 7.4% on over 5.5 at +128 odds.

Tyrese Maxey over 7.5 assists (+120)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 51.1%
• Projection: 7.7
• Game: 76ers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Tyrese Maxey for 7.7 assists, creating value on the over 7.5 line at +120 odds and a 5.6% edge.

Jamal Murray over 3.5 3-pointers made (+140)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Projection: 3.5
• Game: Nuggets vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

An 8.5% edge on the over 7.5 3-pointers made line makes Jamal Murray a value play in Nuggets vs. Jazz, with our model projecting him for 3.5 3-pointers made at +140 odds.

Tyrese Maxey over 4.5 rebounds (+134)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 48.8%
• Projection: 4.3
• Game: 76ers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)

Simulations project Tyrese Maxey for 4.3 rebounds here, creating a 6.1% edge on the over 4.5 line at +134 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:20AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hawks vs. Magic	Jalen Johnson over 9.5 rebounds	+106 @ FanDuel	9.4%	58.0%
Spurs vs. Warriors	Brandin Podziemski over 2.5 3-pointers made	+143 @ DraftKings	16.6%	57.8%
76ers vs. Wizards	Joel Embiid over 27.5 points scored	-108 @ DraftKings	12.4%	54.7%
Spurs vs. Warriors	Julian Champagnie over 2.5 3-pointers made	+136 @ DraftKings	12.4%	54.7%
76ers vs. Wizards	Joel Embiid over 4.5 assists	+118 @ FanDuel	5.4%	51.3%
Celtics vs. Heat	Baylor Scheierman over 4.5 rebounds	+128 @ FanDuel	7.4%	51.3%
Hawks vs. Magic	Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists	+128 @ FanDuel	7.4%	51.2%
76ers vs. Wizards	Tyrese Maxey over 7.5 assists	+120 @ FanDuel	5.6%	51.1%
Nuggets vs. Jazz	Jamal Murray over 7.5 3-pointers made	+140 @ FanDuel	8.5%	50.1%
76ers vs. Wizards	Tyrese Maxey over 4.5 rebounds	+134 @ FanDuel	6.1%	48.8%

Conclusion

For April 1, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Jalen Johnson, Brandin Podziemski and Joel Embiid. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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