NBA playoffs odds, lines, picks: Advanced computer model includes the Heat in parlay for Wednesday, April 19, that would pay 6-1

The availability of two star players is in doubt when the 2023 NBA Playoffs continue on Wednesday. Ja Morant (hand) is listed as a game-time decision for the Memphis Grizzlies as they attempt to even their first-round series when they host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 2. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is listed as questionable as the Milwaukee Bucks look to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole against the visiting Miami Heat.

The Grizzlies vs. Lakers game is a pick'em according to the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points is 225.5. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is an 8.5-point favorite in the Bucks vs. Heat odds and the over/under is 220.5. In the other game on Wednesday's NBA playoff schedule, Denver is an 8.5-point favorite in the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our NBA odds page.) 

Before making any NBA playoffs picks or parlays, be sure to see the predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model entered the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on the NBA playoff schedule for Wednesday and has generated a three-leg parlay that would pay 6-1. The parlay doesn't start until 7:30 p.m. ET, giving you plenty of time to make your NBA picks.

We can tell you that one of the picks is the Heat (+8.5) to cover against the Bucks. With Antetokounmpo expected to be limited if he suits up, the Heat are in the perfect position to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Miami is led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 35 points, 11 assists and five rebounds in Miami's Game 1 victory. Plus, Miami is 5-2 against the spread in its last seven meetings with Milwaukee.

SportsLine's model has two other confident picks! You ABSOLUTELY need to see them before locking in any NBA picks of your own.

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