The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament starts with the No. 7 seeds being determined in both conferences. The Orlando Magic (-5.5, 219) are set to play the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 PM ET, followed by the Golden State Warriors (-7, 227.5) taking on the Memphis Grizzlies at 10 PM ET. Expect to see star players like Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero making headlines.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates these games 10,000 times, showing consistent profitable results for $100 players. One notable analysis is from Stephen Oh, who claims:

“My theory is Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are a little more aggressive taking it to opposing bigs thinking they will get more home court favorable calls which can drive both scoring and shot blocking.”

Player Prop Insights

Onyeka Okongwu is projected for over 1.5 steals + blocks while Cole Anthony tackles his target of over 5.5 points. Currently, sportsbooks are offering compelling odds for both players, making these bets intriguing opportunities as the tournament unfolds.

For detailed insights into player performance projections, visit SportsLine or keep monitoring the games on CBS Sports.