Heat vs Hornets and Trail Blazers vs Suns Preview | Best Bets & NBA Play-In Tournament Picks (4/14/26)

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down tonight’s NBA Play-in Tournament matchups — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.

Cohen and Bydlon also dive into the two Western Conference playoff matchups for this Saturday while giving out their betting angles for Nuggets vs Timberwolves and Lakers vs Rockets as well!

💰 In This Episode:

Heat defense has been a nightmare

Will Charlotte's run continue?

The Spoelstra factor

Norman Powell prop

Hornets have gone under 9 of 12

If the Hornets make shots, it’s going to be tough

Blazers-Suns: Over or Under 217.5?

Blazers-Suns: Who will cover the spread?

Suns fully healthy but struggles continue

Should consider betting on 3 pointers in Blazers-Suns

What we should expect from Devin Booker tonight

Why hasn’t the Blazers made Tiago Splitter head coach?

Notable NBA Play-In Tournament trends

Nuggets vs Timberwolves series prices

Nuggets health vs Timberwolves health

Kelley’s betting angles on the Nuggets

Is Denver the better team?

Jokic’s numbers this year in Minnesota

How many games could this Nuggets-Wolves series go to?

Lakers vs Rockets is fascinating for the wrong reasons

Zach’s betting leans on the Lakers

Reactions of Luka to return from Spain on Friday

Does Kelley trust the Rockets?

Will there be a sweep in Lakers-Rockets?

The timeline of Luka’s injury / possible return

Best bets for tonight

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