Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop bets [April 14, 2026]

The Charlotte Hornets kick off the play-in tournament with a favorable matchup against the Miami Heat.

Even after ending their year on a high note, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to leap over the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference standings, forcing them to play in the first round of the play-in tournament.

Luckily for the Hornets, they face off against the Miami Heat who continue to fall down the board in most defensive metrics while struggling to defend the perimeter.

Even though there are just two games taking place on Tuesday night, there are still plenty of prop bets to wager on which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.

Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop bets

Find the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s NBA prop bets.

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets (7:30pm, EST

Charlotte Hornets Team Total Over 116.5 (-115) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After a slow start to the year, the Charlotte Hornets were able to find their footing, finishing the season ranked in the top-10 in Offensive Efficiency and in Three Point Completion Percentage.

Their resurgence on offense helped spark their run into the top-10 in the Eastern Conference standings, securing a spot in the play-in tournament in the process.

While a matchup against the Miami Heat seems daunting on paper, it’s worth noting they have harshly regressed on defense over the past few weeks of play, falling down to 14th in Adjusted Defensive Rating.

Their inability to defend the perimeter will make it easier for the Hornets to stretch out their coverage, widening the width of their gaps in the middle to help generate a higher volume of shots near the rim.

LaMelo Ball Over 3.5 Three Pointers Made (-156) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Speaking of the perimeter, LaMelo Ball has been able to thrive this season, averaging 3.8 Threes Made per game while shooting 36.8% from three.

With Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel pulling defensive attention away from him, Ball will be able to generate higher quality shot attempts from three for the full duration of the contest, increasing his chances of clearing the over on his Three Pointers Made prop.

Bam Adebayo Under 21.5 Points (+100) at BetMGM Sportsbook

On the other side of the court, the Hornets have been able to play at a very high level on defense, ranking in the top-10 in Defensive Efficiency and in Opposing Effective Field Goal Percentage.

With both ends firing on all cylinders, the Hornets have been able to reduce the amount of variance in their contests, making it easier for them to pull away on the scoreboard.

Unfortunately for Bam Adebayo, their suffocating coverage in the interior will drastically lessen the quality of his shot attempts in the interior, forcing him to kick it out at a higher rate which will chip away at his usage rate.

To help increase your risk on Adebayo, escalator bet his Points prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate unders at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns (10:00pm, EST)

Portland Trail Blazers Team Total Under 107.5 (-112) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Even after blowing up their roster heading into the season, the Phoenix Suns have still been able to play at a high level, ending the year 45-37 and now just one more win away from securing a spot in the playoffs.

Their defense has played a major role in their success this year, fielding a lineup who ranks above league average in Defensive Efficiency.

In a favorable matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, expect the Suns to build on their momentum as they face off against an offense who ranks in the bottom ten in Adjusted Offensive Rating.

Especially with the Trail Blazers incapable of pulling the Suns out of the middle with their perimeter shooting, allowing them to drop their guards which will help them contest their shot attempts in the interior.

Donovan Clingan Over 11.5 Rebounds (-107) at Caesars Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, Donovan Clingan has been able to take advantage of the extra space in the paint as the Trail Blazers only true big in their starting rotation, averaging 11.6 Rebounds per game.

With the Suns running a small lineup while Mark Williams is dealing with an injury, Clingan will get to battle it out against fewer bodies in the interior, leading to a higher number of Rebound Opportunities.

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