The NBA Play-In Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 15, with two games and plenty of opportunities available using DraftKings Sportsbook odds. The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic face off for the seventh seed in the East, while the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Golden State Warriors for the same spot in the West.
Here’s the full NBA schedule for Tuesday, April 15 (all times Eastern):
- Hawks at Magic, 7:30 p.m.
- Grizzlies at Warriors, 10 p.m.
Hawks +5.5 (-110)
The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic meet for a crucial play-in tournament game in Florida, with the winner earning the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The teams have split their season series 2-2, each winning once on the other’s home court. The Hawks come into the matchup having won their last three games, led by Trae Young, while the Magic finished their season strong behind Paolo Banchero’s 33-point performances. Despite Orlando’s late-season surge, Atlanta’s experience in the play-in gives it the edge to cover the spread and secure a spot in the playoffs.
Warriors -7 (-108)
The Golden State Warriors, led by the recently acquired Jimmy Butler, are favored to take down the Memphis Grizzlies in their play-in tournament matchup. The Warriors seek to make a playoff run despite not securing a top-six seed in the West. With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Butler leading the way, Golden State’s depth should be enough to cover the -7 spread. Memphis, despite a strong finish to the season, has struggled recently and will face a tough test against Golden State’s high-powered offense.
Trae Young Over 25.5 Points (-115)
Trae Young has been the catalyst for the Hawks’ success this season, and with his team fighting for a postseason berth, he’s expected to have a big night. Young has averaged 28.3 points, 8.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in three games against the Magic this season, and with his team’s playoff hopes on the line, look for him to exceed 25.5 points in this play-in showdown.
Stephen Curry Over 28.5 Points (-115)
Stephen Curry continues to be Golden State’s offensive focal point, and after a 52-point game earlier this month, the Warriors’ star is primed for another big scoring performance. With Memphis’ defense struggling, Curry will have the opportunity to take control of the game and hit the over on 28.5 points as the Warriors aim to secure their spot in the playoffs.
