Best NBA Bets Today – Friday, April 25, 2025

Here are the best NBA bets today for Friday, April 25, 2025. FTN is home to the tools, research, models, data, and experts you need to become a smarter sports bettor.

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NBA Best Bets Today (April 25, 2025)

Derrick White Over 2.5 First Quarter Points

-140, Bet365

Derrick White has scored at least 3 first quarter points in 49 out of 78 (62.8%) games, averaging 3.7 points on 2.7 shots. He’s been even more consistent on the road, scoring 3+ first quarter points in 24 out of 37 (64.9%) games. Without Jayson Tatum, who is currently listed as doubtful, White has scored no less than 3 first quarter points in seven out of nine (77.8%), including two out of two on the road, averaging 3.9 points on 3.1 shots. Although Orlando allows the third-fewest points to opposing shooting guards, White has exceeded his 2.5 first quarter points prop in four out of the last five (80%) games against the Magic, averaging 5.0 points on 3.0 shots.

Derrick White 16+ Points 

-145, Fanatics

Derrick White has scored at least 16 points in 50 out of 78 (64%) games, averaging 16.6 points on 12.7 shots. Without Jayson Tatum, who is currently listed as doubtful, White has scored 16-plus points in eight out of nine (88.9%), including each of the last five, going two-for-two on the road, averaging 20.3 points on 15.3 shots. Although Orlando allows the third-fewest points to opposing shooting guards, White has scored no less than 17 points in three out of the last four (75%) games against Orlando, including both games this postseason with and without Tatum, averaging 19.0 points on 14.0 shots.