Best player prop bets to consider for Wednesday's NBA playoff slate

With a pair of games on tap for Wednesday's NBA postseason slate, we dive into the most intriguing player props available.

Kevin Durant Over/Under 32.5 points

Here's the one prop to keep tabs on for Wednesday. Durant didn't light it up during the regular season against the Rockets, averaging 25 points per game in three meetings. But the Warriors star is officially the hottest scorer in the postseason, averaging 36 points per game through four playoff contests against Houston and scoring at least 33 in seven of the last eight games overall.

Gordon Hayward Over/Under 10.5 points

The second round has been one to forget for Hayward. After pouring in 13 points and going +22 on the court in the Celtics' Game 1 win over Milwaukee, the veteran small forward has shot 4-of-17 from the floor in his last three games combined. Hayward closed out the regular season strong, posting double digits in each of his final eight games, but he enters Wednesday's action with 10 points or fewer in three of his last six.

Pat Connaughton Over/Under 15.5 points + rebounds + assists

Connaughton has emerged as a spark for the Bucks as they aim to close out Boston on Wednesday. The Notre Dame product averaged just 6.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game during the regular season, but is up to 8.6 and 7.5 so far in the playoffs. He's also flown over Wednesday's posted total of 15.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists in each of the last three games.

Eric Gordon Over/Under 3.5 made three-pointers

Klay Thompson has not been the best shooting guard in the Rockets-Warriors series. That distinction belongs to Gordon, who's averaging 23 points through four games for Houston. Though he's only converted on 34.7 percent of his three-point attempts in the series, the volume has been there - Gordon's attempted a whopping 46 threes so far.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Over/Under 30.5 points

Antetokounmpo stole the show in Boston, scoring 32 and 39 points in Game 3 and Game 4, respectively, catapulting the Bucks to a 3-1 lead. Lately, though, he hasn't been as dominant at home as he has been on the road. Antetokounmpo has scored 30 points or fewer in all four of the Bucks' postseason home games and eight of the last nine overall at Fiserv Forum.

Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.