Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop bets [April 22, 2026]

The Detroit Pistons look to even up the series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

After losing to the Orlando Magic in game one in stunning fashion, the Detroit Pistons must quickly round back into form if they want to avoid going down 0-2 before hitting the road for games three and four.

Luckily for the number one overall seed in the East, the Pistons will be able to keep it close by taking advantage of the Magic’s lack of versatility on offense.

Even though there are just two games tipping off on Wednesday night, there are still plenty of prop bets and markets to groom through 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.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons (7:00pm, EST)

Orlando Magic Team Total Under 104.5 (-119) at Caesars Sportsbook

After entering the year projected to be one of the best teams in the East, the Orlando Magic have severely disappointed in regard to their level of play on offense, fielding a lineup who ranks below league average in Offensive Efficiency and in Three Point Completion Percentage.

With the Magic struggling to score, they are forced to play in highly volatile contests, lowering their chances of winning.

Unfortunately for the Magic, their struggles on offense are poised to persist against the Detroit Pistons as they face off against a defense who currently ranks second in Adjusted Defensive Rating and in Opposing Effective Field Goal Percentage.

Especially with the Magic incapable of stretching them out with their perimeter shooting, allowing the Pistons to sag their guards to help contest their shot attempts in the middle.

Wendell Carter Jr. Over 7.5 Rebounds (-105) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even while surrounded by a very lengthy lineup, Wendell Carter Jr. has been able to effectively crash the glass, averaging 7.4 Rebounds per game.

With Tobias Harris pulling Paolo Banchero out of the interior with his perimeter shooting, Carter will get to combat against fewer bodies in the paint, leading to a higher volume of Rebound Opportunities which increases his chances of clearing the over on his Rebound prop.

Cade Cunningham Over 28.5 Points (-108) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Before suffering an injury, Cade Cunningham was able to rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the top of the oddsboard for the MVP award, averaging 23.9 Points per game while shooting 34.2% from three and 46.1% from the floor.

With the Pistons offense running through Cunningham, they have turned into an efficient unit, ranking in the top-12 in Adjusted Offensive Rating.

Against the Magic, expect Cunningham to continue to stuff the stat sheet as he faces off against a defense who has stumbled into the bottom half of the board in Opposing True Shooting Percentage.

With the Magic incapable of face guarding, the width of Cunningham’s lanes to the paint will widen, making it easier for him to slash through the middle and generate a higher volume of shots near the rim.

Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder (9:30pm, EST)

Phoenix Suns Team Total Under 98.5 (-111) at Caesars Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in a tier of their own on defense, leading the league in Defensive Efficiency.

Their high level of play on defense helps them reduce the amount of variance in their contests, making it easier for them to string together their wins to help make another deep run in the playoffs.

In a favorable matchup against the Phoenix Suns, expect the Thunder to put together a dominant performance as they face off against an offense who currently ranks below league average in Adjusted Offensive Rating.

To help increase your risk on the Suns, escalator bet their team total by placing smaller wagers on their alternate unders.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Assists (-150) at BetMGM Sportsbook

While the Suns have struggled on offense, they have fared far better on the other end of the court, ranking in the top-10 in Defensive Efficiency and in Opposing Three Point Completion Percentage.

With Phoenix excelling in coverage around the perimeter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be forced to kick it out while a defender is glued to his hip, connecting with his spot up shooters at a higher rate. If the total on SGA’s Assist prop climbs up to 6.5, then reduce the size of your wager.

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Kody Malstrom

Kody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.

Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.

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