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NBA playoff betting: Early odds and stats for play-in matchups  
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NBA playoff betting: Early odds and stats for play-in matchups  

Our good friends at the Action Network have taken an early look at the NBA play-in matchups. Here's what they have to say about Warriors-Kings, Lakers-Pelicans, Heat-Sixers and Hawks-Bulls.


Play-in: Warriors vs. Kings 

Tuesday, April 16, 10 p.m. ET, TNT

Warriors Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
-1
-110
228.5
-110 / -110
-112
Kings Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
+1
-110
228.5
-110 / -110
-104

Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings are set to square off in the Western Conference play-in for one of the final spots in the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The Warriors opened as a 1-point favorite vs the Kings, the over/under is 228.5. Warriors vs. Kings will tip off on Tuesday, April 16 on TN.

The winner of Warriors vs. Kings will play the loser of Lakers vs. Pelicans in the Western Conference for the No. 8 seed and face the Thunder in the first round. That game will take place on the following weekend. The loser will be eliminated.

Find out how the 9-seeded Kings and 10-seeded Warriors match up statistically for their 2024 NBA play-in game. 

Statistical Matchup for Warriors-Kings

Warriors
Kings
+2.5 Net Rating +1.3
OFF
DEF
.557% eFG% .558%
12.5% TO% 12.5%
27.5% RB% 78.7%
.170% FTR .214%
DEF
OFF
.538% eFG% .555%
11.4% TO% 11.6%
76.2% RB% 24.4%
.196% FTR .170%
All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference as of April 14.


Play-in: Lakers vs. Pelicans 

Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. ET, TNT

Lakers Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
+1
-110
227.5
-110 / -110
+100
Pelicans Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
-1
-110
227.5
-110 / -110
-118

Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are set to square off in the Western Conference play-in for one of the final spots in the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The Pelicans opened as a 2-point favorite vs the Lakers, the over/under is 227.5. Lakers vs. Pelicans will tip off on Tuesday, April 16 on TNT.

The winner of Pelicans vs. Lakers will be the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and face the Nuggets in the first round. That game will take place the following weekend. The loser will face the winner of Kings vs. Warriors for the No. 8 seed.

Find out how the 7-seeded Pelicans and 8-seeded Lakers match up statistically for their 2024 NBA play-in game.

Statistical Matchup for Lakers-Pelicans

Lakers
Pelicans
+0.4 Net Rating +4.8
OFF
DEF
.566% eFG% .540%
12.4% TO% 12.9%
19.9% RB% 76.9%
.216% FTR .186%
DEF
OFF
.550% eFG% .558%
11.6% TO% 11.7%
76.2% RB% 24.4%
.195% FTR .203%
All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference as of April 14.


Play-in: Heat vs. 76ers 

Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN

Heat Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
+4.5
-110
209.5
-110 / -110
+164
76ers Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
-4.5
-110
209.5
-110 / -110
-198

Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are set to square off in the East Conference play-in for one of the final spots in the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The 76ers opened as a 4.5-point favorite vs the Heat, the over/under is 209.5. Heat vs. 76ers will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17 on ESPN.

The winner of Heat vs. 76ers will be the No. 7 seed in the East Conference and face the Knicks in the first round. That game will take place the following weekend with the time and network to be determined. The loser will play the winner of the matchup between the Hawks and Bulls for the No. 8 seed in the playoffs.

Find out how the 7-seeded 76ers and 8-seeded Heat match up statistically. 

Statistical Matchup for Sixers-Heat

76ers
Heat
+2.9 Net Rating +1.6
OFF
DEF
.532% eFG% .544%
10.7% TO% 12.6%
24.8% RB% 78.2%
.219% FTR .174%
DEF
OFF
.528% eFG% .537%
13.1% TO% 11.7%
74.1% RB% 21.7%
.215% FTR .211%
All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference as of April 14.


Play-in: Hawks vs. Bulls 

Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Hawks Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
+3.5
-108
218.5
-110 / -110
+132
Bulls Odds
Spread Over/Under Moneyline
-3.5
-112
218.5
-110 / -110
-156

Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

The Hawks and Bulls are set to square off in the Eastern Conference play-in for a chance at one of the final spot in the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The Bulls opened as a 3.5-point favorite vs the Hawks, the over/under is 218.5. Hawks vs Bulls is expected tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17.

The winner of Hawks vs Bulls will faces the loser of the No. 8 vs No. 7 Eastern Conference Play-In matchup. That game will take place on Friday, April 19. The Loser will be eliminated from the postseason.

See how the 10-seeded Hawks and 9-seeded Bulls match up statistically for their 2024 NBA play-in game.

Statistical Matchup for Hawks-Bulls

Hawks
Bulls
-1.7 Net Rating -1.5
OFF
DEF
54% eFG% 55.6%
11.6% TO% 12.6%
27.2% RB% 76.5%
19.9% FTR 19.5%
DEF
OFF
57% eFG% 53.4%
12.4% TO% 11%
75.3% RB% 25.1%
19.3% FTR 18.7%
All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference as of April 14.

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