NBA Playoffs Thursday Betting Picks and Parlay - Apr 21, 2022

Things are getting damn interesting with a set of Game 3s tonight in the Western Conference that could make things a little clearer as to who's going through to the second round.

It's Thursday April 21, 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 Thursday April 21, 2022

Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves, 7:30PM ET

PICK: Grizzlies moneyline (-124)

After being smoked in Game 1, the Memphis did what all good playoff teams do in Game 2: they adjusted and they adapted. As is often the case in the postseason, small ball rules. It was the decision to take Steven Adams out of the lineup (he played 3 minutes in Game 2 as opposed to 24 in Game 1) and give more minutes to Xaiver Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr, which had a huge impact - resulting in a dominant Grizzlies win. This series could still very well go 7, but we're expecting Memphis to wrestle back the advantage in Game 3.

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🏀 Projected Grizzlies vs. Wolves Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs. Wolves Game 3

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Mavericks vs. Jazz, 9:00PM ET

PICK: Mavericks +7 (-110)

So much of this game is dependant on whether Luka Doncic takes to the floor, but all indications at the time of publishing are that he's going to give it a go. Whether wheeling out an underdone Doncic is a good decision we will only know in time, but even without him these Mavs have been competitive - and even at times better - than the Jazz. Getting a 7 point head start feels like a gift.

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🏀 Projected Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 3

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Warriors vs. Nuggets, 10:00PM ET

PICK: Warriors ML (-125)

The Nuggets have looked listless against a Warriors team that had now skyrocketed to NBA title favorites in just two games. The Curry/Poole/Thompson/Green rotation looks completely formidable right now. It's hard to see how Jokic can beat 4 guys on his own, even on his home floor.

RELATED: Why Jordan Poole is the hottest prop bet in the NBA right now 

🏀 Projected Warriors vs. Nuggets Game 3 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Warriors vs. Nuggets Game 3

More confident we see a three in this one between the Warriors and Nuggets? Click below to lock in your $200 from BetMGM. 

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 Thursday April 21, 2022

🔥 Grizzlies ML
🔥 Mavericks +7
🔥 Warriors ML

💰 Parlay Odds +518*

MORE: Thursday's NBA Player Props and Parlay

*All odds and lines correct at time of publishing

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