The NBA playoffs officially kick off this weekend with four games each day, and the stars will be everywhere for you to lock in some NBA player props. The games tip off Saturday at 1 p.m. ET with the Mavericks vs. Jazz, though Dallas star Luka Doncic is expected to miss at least Game 1. But Ja Morant will lead the Grizzlies as they host Minnesota on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET), and one of the biggest stars of all should be back Saturday, with Steph Curry expected to lead the Warriors against the Nuggets (8:30 p.m. ET). One of the highlights of Sunday should be the DeMar DeRozan-led Bulls vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks (6:30 p.m. ET).

Each game has plenty of potential options for NBA prop bets and NBA player props, but the stars aren't the only ones who can help you cash in. There are hidden gems and value to be found, but you need to do your homework. Before you decide on any of your NBA prop picks for this weekend, you'll want to see the top picks from props expert Alex Selesnick.

Over the past two-plus seasons, Selesnick (aka PropStarz) is up more than 228 units on NBA props and futures plays. For a $100 bettor, that's a return of almost $23,000. So far this season he is 273-196, up more than 49 units, on his prop plays. PropStarz specializes in NFL and NBA prop betting, where he implements a combination of research, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling. His background playing competitive poker, Scrabble and backgammon helped form the foundation of his sports betting approach.

Now, after sifting through the hundreds of available NBA prop bets for Saturday, PropStarz has found a few picks he loves. 

One bet he fully expects to cash: Minnesota's D'Angelo Russell will go Over 18.5 points (-125) in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. Russell went off for 29 points against the Clippers on Tuesday and averages 23.4 points in his career against the Grizzlies, so this is a number PropStarz can't pass up. 

PropStarz has locked in two other CONFIDENT prop bets, and he is backing a star who looked worn out down the stretch but should be rejuvenated by some time off. PropStarz has been rolling on his predictions all season, and you NEED to see these picks before locking in your bets.

What NBA prop bets should you make for this weekend's playoff games? And which rested player should you be backing to have a huge game? ... Join SportsLine right now to see the top NBA prop picks you can make, all from the expert up more than 228 units the past two-plus years!