Brad Evans' NBA bet of the day (April 18)

Always itching for action, Brad Evans scours the ‘books for a seducing wager whether NFL, NBA, MLB, Chinese ping pong, whatever. Come back daily to see where he’s blowing his bankroll. Fade or follow? That, of course, is entirely up to you.

NBA Prop Bet of the Day

Kelly Olynyk 26.5 total points, rebounds and assists at Miami (-124, FanDuel)

Vengeance shall be his? Surely, Olynyk hit the alarm clock this morning filled with pent-up rage equal to every comic book villain with visible dad issues. Traded from Miami to Houston in late March, he’s likely itching to prove his previous employer wrong. Since the zip code change, the former Gonzaga standout has blossomed into a stellar stat sheet stuffer, topping the proposed total in six consecutive games. ‘Books have yet to adjust to the usage uptick and overall production surge. Olynyk, an unquestionable cash cow, has rewarded backers who’ve taken advantage of soft lines. Yes, Miami isn’t the friendliest matchup. The Heat rank No. 6 in adjusted defensive efficiency. However, they, according to the FTN Daily advanced DvP tool, are the 10th-best matchup against power forwards and a top-half opponent for stretch bigs. Bet on the Canadian and odds are favorable a waterfall of loonies will follow.

Units risked: 1.24
Column record: 3-3 (+0.47 units)