Warriors, Suns Clash in NBA Play-In Tournament

Model Includes Steph Curry, Jalen Green, Franz Wagner as Top Prop Bets

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the court.The NBA Play-In Tournament showcases the league's elite talent in a high-stakes battle for the final playoff spots.Charlotte Today

The final two spots of the 2026 NBA Playoffs are up for grabs as the Warriors face the Suns and the Hornets take on the Magic in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday. Several of the league's biggest stars, including Stephen Curry, LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker and Paolo Banchero, are set to take the court, giving sports bettors plenty of options to consider for player prop bets.

Why it matters

The NBA Play-In Tournament determines the final two playoff spots, making these high-stakes games with major postseason implications. The matchups feature some of the league's top talents, creating intriguing prop betting opportunities for fans.

The details

The SportsLine Projection Model has identified several top player prop bets for Friday's games, including fading Curry's scoring total against the Suns' defense, backing Wagner's all-around production for the Magic, and taking Jalen Green to exceed his points prop for the Suns.

  • The NBA Play-In Tournament games take place on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

A future Hall of Famer and star guard for the Golden State Warriors.

LaMelo Ball

An All-Star guard for the Charlotte Hornets.

Devin Booker

An elite scoring guard for the Phoenix Suns.

Paolo Banchero

A rising star forward for the Orlando Magic.

Jalen Green

A talented young guard for the Phoenix Suns.

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What they’re saying

“Green is averaging 22.3 points per 32 minutes this season, a very conservative minutes projection given his 39 on Tuesday. He's cleared this line in 13/16 games playing just 28+ minutes with Devin Booker active. Coming off a 35 point performance on 29 shots, Green will be anything but shy on Friday. He'll face a Warriors team that allowed the 10th most made pull-up jumpers per game on the third highest effective field goal percentage.”

— Doug Kralstein, SportsLine Expert

What’s next

The winners of the Warriors vs. Suns and Hornets vs. Magic matchups will clinch the final two playoff spots in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

The takeaway

The NBA Play-In Tournament features some of the league's biggest stars, creating exciting prop betting opportunities for fans. The SportsLine Projection Model has identified several top player prop picks, including fading Curry's scoring, backing Wagner's all-around production, and taking Jalen Green to exceed his points prop.