NBA Playoffs Friday Betting Picks and Parlay - Apr 22, 2022

A Thursday sweep of our NBA betting card has us feeling good as we enter a Friday where redemption will be a running theme for some of the teams in action.

It's Friday April 22, 2022, and, as always, we've simulated all of the day's NBA games 10,000 times each to determine where the value lies for basketball bettors across the United States.

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Free NBA Picks For Friday April 22, 2022

Heat vs. Hawks, 7:00PM ET

PICK: Heat -1.5 (-110)

It's easy to say that the Hawks are missing Clint Capela so much that it's the reason why they're losing so badly in this series, but it might not even be correct given how easy it is for the good teams to run big guys off the court in the postseason as we've seen with Steven Adams and Rudy Gobert being exposed at times already. Truth is, Miami are just so far ahead of the Hawks in terms of class right now that it's comical. While Jimmy Butler was immense in Game 2, the Heat haven't really gotten the best out of their other big name stars like Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro yet. When all of their big guns string it together on the same night, they can look like a scary team. We've got Miami continuing their charge.

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🏀 Projected Heat vs. Hawks Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Heat vs. Hawks Game 3

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Bucks vs. Bulls, 8:30PM ET

PICK: Bulls +2.5 (-105)

Make no mistake, the loss of Khris Middleton is a big blow for the Bucks who will now have to try and make up for the huge hole left by their second best player. The Bulls look like a team renewed in Game 2 behind an all-time performance from DeMar DeRozan. One thing we can be sure of is that DeMar is going to lead the offense for Chicago as the series swings back to the Windy City. Do the Bucks have the ability to limit his impact on the offensive end while also putting up enough points without their star shooter. We think this series shifts in a big way tonight.

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🏀 Projected Bucks vs. Bulls Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Bucks vs. Bulls Game 3

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Suns vs. Pelicans, 9:30PM ET

PICK: Suns -2 (-105)

Another contender with a star player missing, how will the Suns deal with the loss of Devin Booker? Phoenix feels more equiped to deal with the loss of their leading scorer, having to recently contend with Chris Paul on the sidelines. The Suns go deep and should see increased production from the likes of Cam Johnson and Cam Payne as well as Mikal Bridges. Suns to make amends here.

🏀 Projected Suns vs. Pelicans Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Suns vs. Pelicans Game 3

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Find out who we're betting on for every basketball game these playoffs via our NBA Bet Hub, where we deliver you NBA predictions and suggested bets, or check out the NBA Betting News section.

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NBA Parlay For Friday April 22, 2022

🔥 Heat -1.5
🔥 Bulls +2.5
🔥 Suns -2

💰 Parlay Odds +622*

MORE: Friday's NBA Player Props and Parlay

*All odds and lines correct at time of publishing

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