Block the Process: Top NBA Player Props for April 6

Wembanyama, Alexander-Walker, and Johnson headline the best bets for Monday's NBA action.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:53pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and physical confrontation of a basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, crimson, and white conveying the intensity of the action.A cubist interpretation of the battle between two of the NBA's elite big men, Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid, as they clash in a high-stakes matchup.Denver Today

Our NBA player prop picks highlight Victor Wembanyama's continued shot-blocking dominance, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's hot 3-point shooting, and Cam Johnson's scoring prowess as the league returns to action on Monday, April 6.

Why it matters

With a light NBA slate on tap, these player prop bets provide an opportunity to capitalize on key matchups and trending performances as teams jockey for playoff positioning.

The details

Victor Wembanyama has been swatting shots at an incredible rate since the All-Star break, averaging 3.9 blocks per game over his last 22 contests. He'll look to continue his defensive dominance against Joel Embiid and the Sixers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been lighting it up from deep, hitting 4+ threes in 9 of his last 16 games for the Hawks. And Cam Johnson has been a consistent scoring threat for the Nuggets, topping 12.5 points in 9 of his last 13 outings.

  • The Spurs host the Sixers at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6.
  • The Hawks visit the Knicks at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6.
  • The Nuggets host the Trail Blazers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs center has emerged as one of the league's premier shot-blockers, swatting 3.9 shots per game since the All-Star break.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Atlanta Hawks guard has been on fire from 3-point range, hitting 48% of his attempts over the last 16 games.

Cam Johnson

The Denver Nuggets forward has been a consistent scoring threat, topping 12.5 points in 9 of his last 13 games.

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What they’re saying

“Victor Wembanyama has been hosting his personal block party since the All-Star break, and he'll keep it going against Joel Embiid and the Sixers.”

— Andrew Caley, NBA Analyst

“Alexander-Walker has drained four or more threes nine times in the last 16 games.”

— Andrew Caley, NBA Analyst

“Johnson is averaging 14.8 points while shooting a crazy good 48.7% from 3-point range over his last 13 games.”

— Andrew Caley, NBA Analyst

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