Best Jayson Tatum Prop Bets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Tuesday, December 12

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) in the third quarter during game four of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center.
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For each game of the NBA season, we provide the best Jayson Tatum prop bets. Tatum’s next game is Tuesday, December 12 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Best Jayson Tatum Player Props Bets vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

As the Boston Celtics prepare to host the Cleveland Cavaliers, all eyes will be on Jayson Tatum, who has been a driving force for the Celtics’ offense this season. Tatum’s performance will be crucial in this matchup, especially with the Celtics aiming to maintain their perfect home record. His ability to score and facilitate will be tested against the Cavaliers’ defense, which has been formidable this season.

Jayson Tatum Over 29.5 Points & Assists (-135)

Jayson Tatum’s Points & Assists prop is set at 29.5, and there’s good reason to believe he will exceed this total. Statistically, Tatum has been performing well in these categories, with a last 10 games average of 30.7, slightly above the line. Moreover, his season mean for points and assists combined is 31.67, indicating a consistent ability to contribute significantly in both scoring and playmaking. The projection for this game is 30.02, which also supports the likelihood of an over. Additionally, Tatum’s role as the Celtics’ primary offensive option, coupled with his ability to create shots for himself and others, positions him well to have a high-impact game against the Cavaliers. The rest advantage for Boston, with the team coming off several days without a game, should also ensure that Tatum is fresh and ready to perform at his best.

Jayson Tatum Over 25.5 Points (-140)

The over on Jayson Tatum’s Points prop at 25.5 is a compelling pick, considering his scoring prowess this season. Tatum’s season average of 27.48 points per game is well above the prop line, and he has hit the over on this line 57.14% of the time this season. His last 10 games average of 26.4 points and a projection of 25.71 points for this matchup both suggest that he is likely to continue his high-scoring trend. Tatum’s efficiency from the floor has been notable, with a career-high in field-goal percentage, and his ability to score in isolation has improved significantly. Facing a Cavaliers team that has struggled with dynamic scorers like Tatum, and with the Celtics’ offense operating at a high level, especially with the return of Kristaps Porzingis, Tatum is well-positioned to exceed the points line and be a key factor in the Celtics’ offensive output.

All Jayson Tatum Player Prop Picks for Tuesday, Dec 12

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection Our Pick
Jayson Tatum Points 25.5 4/10 -140 +110 26.4 25.71 Over
Jayson Tatum Rebounds 8.5 5/10 -140 +110 8.6 8.30 Under
Jayson Tatum Assists 4.5 4/10 +120 -150 4.3 4.16 Under
Jayson Tatum Three Pointers 2.5 3/10 -150 +120 2.5 2.30 Under
Jayson Tatum Points, Rebounds & Assists 39.5 3/10 -110 -120 39.3 38.63 Under
Jayson Tatum Points & Rebounds 34.5 3/10 -130 +100 35.0 34.31 Under
Jayson Tatum Points & Assists 29.5 4/10 -135 +105 30.7 30.02 Over
Jayson Tatum Rebounds & Assists 13.5 4/10 +100 -130 12.9 12.34 Under

Jayson Tatum Stats for the 2023/24 NBA Season

  • Points Per Game
    • Season: 27.48
    • Home: 26.1
    • vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: nan
  • Rebounds Per Game
    • Season: 8.71
    • Home: 8.1
    • vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: nan
  • Assists Per Game
    • Season: 4.19
    • Home: 4.4
    • vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: nan

Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Time: 07:30 PM
  • Location: TD Garden – Boston, MA
  • TV: NBCS-BOS