2023 NBA playoffs: Odds, picks, betting tips for Monday's Game 4s

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The series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat hangs in the balance based on Giannis Antetokounmpo's back. Listed as questionable for tonight's matchup in Florida, the MVP candidate hasn't played since exiting Game 1 after just 11 minutes of run.

The point spread currently favors the Bucks by a touchdown, but we saw a similar line tighten to just two points in favor of Milwaukee on Saturday once it was confirmed Antetokounmpo wouldn't play. Which is to say, it still reads like the superstar is a game-time decision. If he's not able to go, it's noteworthy that Jrue Holiday's usage rate spikes a team-high 5.5% and both he and Khris Middleton leap by more than five fantasy points per 36 minutes in such lineups. Even Grayson Allen becomes a viable play if Antetokounmpo sits given he's also seen sizable surges in usage and production with his star teammate off the court.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies in a pivotal Game 4 that reads like a must-win for the young Grizzlies. The good news is that Ja Morant isn't even listed on the injury report after producing nearly 80 fantasy points in an offensive opus in a Game 3 loss. The likely return of Dillon Brooks could signal fewer shots to go around, yet I'm still projecting Morant for nearly 50 fantasy points using DraftKings' scoring key. With so much at stake on this Monday evening, allow our experts to help prepare you for this