Three first-round series will shift to new locations on Friday’s NBA schedule as the 2025 NBA Playoffs wrap up its first week of action. Celtics vs. Magic (+3.5) at 7 p.m. ET and Bucks vs. Pacers (+5.5) at 8 p.m. ET will see both home teams looking for their first victories, while Lakers vs. Timberwolves (-3.5) at 9:30 p.m. ET has the teams split 1-1. Teams often live and die by the 3-point shot, with the stat often being a focus for NBA player props. The over/under of 1.5 made 3-pointers is a popular line for NBA props on Friday including LeBron James, Kristaps Porzingis, Julius Randle, and Paolo Banchero. While the NBA player props differ for each, James has a plus-money payout for his Under (+108), courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. The league’s all-time leading scorer has gone Under 1.5 made 3-pointers in four straight games.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. One of the data scientists behind the model, Stephen Oh, analyzed the sim results and broke down the supporting evidence to reveal which player props have the best value for today’s slate. The NBA odds could change, so act now for maximum value.

Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 made 3-pointers (-120)

Jayson Tatum missed the first playoff game of his career in Game 2. Without him, Brown sank 5 of 7 shots from downtown. The five made 3-pointers were just one off his postseason career high, and Tatum is again listed as doubtful for Game 3, just as he was in Game 2. This projection includes a 50% chance for Tatum and it’s crucial to act now on this bet.

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