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Andrew Nembhard
IND
PG NY @ IND
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Bennedict Mathurin
IND
SG NY @ IND
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Brandon Miller
CHA
SF ATL @ CHA
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Dyson Daniels
ATL
PG ATL @ CHA
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Ethan Thompson
IND
SG NY @ IND
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Isaiah Jackson
IND
PF NY @ IND
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Jalen Brunson
NY
PG NY @ IND
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Jalen Johnson
ATL
PF ATL @ CHA
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Jarace Walker
IND
PF NY @ IND
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Jay Huff
IND
C NY @ IND
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Josh Hart
NY
SF NY @ IND
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Karl-Anthony Towns
NY
PF NY @ IND
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Kon Knueppel
CHA
SG ATL @ CHA
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LaMelo Ball
CHA
PG ATL @ CHA
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Mikal Bridges
NY
SF NY @ IND
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Miles Bridges
CHA
SF ATL @ CHA
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OG Anunoby
NY
SF NY @ IND
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Onyeka Okongwu
ATL
C ATL @ CHA
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Pascal Siakam
IND
PF NY @ IND
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
CHA
C ATL @ CHA
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Trae Young
ATL
PG ATL @ CHA
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Zaccharie Risacher
ATL
SF ATL @ CHA
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Andrew Wiggins
MIA
SF MIA @ BKN
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Bam Adebayo
MIA
C MIA @ BKN
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Danny Wolf
BKN
C MIA @ BKN
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Davion Mitchell
MIA
PG MIA @ BKN
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Egor Demin
BKN
PG MIA @ BKN
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Michael Porter Jr.
BKN
SF MIA @ BKN
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Nicolas Claxton
BKN
C MIA @ BKN
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Noah Clowney
BKN
PF MIA @ BKN
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Norman Powell
MIA
SG MIA @ BKN
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Simone Fontecchio
MIA
SF MIA @ BKN
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Terance Mann
BKN
PG MIA @ BKN
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Tyler Herro
MIA
SG MIA @ BKN
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Ziaire Williams
BKN
SF MIA @ BKN
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Aaron Holiday
HOU
PG HOU @ NO
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Ajay Mitchell
OKC
PG LAC @ OKC
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AJ Green
MIL
SG TOR @ MIL
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Alexandre Sarr
WAS
PF WAS @ SA
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Alex Caruso
OKC
SG LAC @ OKC
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Alperen Sengün
HOU
C HOU @ NO
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Amen Thompson
HOU
SG HOU @ NO
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Bilal Coulibaly
WAS
SG WAS @ SA
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Bobby Portis
MIL
PF TOR @ MIL
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Bogdan Bogdanović
LAC
SG LAC @ OKC
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Brandon Ingram
TOR
SF TOR @ MIL
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Bub Carrington
WAS
PG WAS @ SA
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Cason Wallace
OKC
PG LAC @ OKC
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Chet Holmgren
OKC
C LAC @ OKC
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CJ McCollum
WAS
PG WAS @ SA
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De'Aaron Fox
SA
PG WAS @ SA
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Derik Queen
NO
C HOU @ NO
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Devin Vassell
SA
SG WAS @ SA
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Dylan Harper
SA
PG WAS @ SA
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Gary Trent Jr.
MIL
SG TOR @ MIL
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Harrison Barnes
SA
SF WAS @ SA
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Herbert Jones
NO
SF HOU @ NO
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Immanuel Quickley
TOR
PG TOR @ MIL
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Ivica Zubac
LAC
C LAC @ OKC
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Jabari Smith Jr.
HOU
PF HOU @ NO
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Jakob Poeltl
TOR
C TOR @ MIL
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Jalen Williams
OKC
SF LAC @ OKC
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Jamal Shead
TOR
PG TOR @ MIL
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Jeremiah Fears
NO
PG HOU @ NO
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John Collins
LAC
PF LAC @ OKC
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Jordan Poole
NO
PG HOU @ NO
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Jose Alvarado
NO
PG HOU @ NO
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Josh Okogie
HOU
SG HOU @ NO
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Julian Champagnie
SA
SF WAS @ SA
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Kawhi Leonard
LAC
SF LAC @ OKC
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Kevin Durant
HOU
PF HOU @ NO
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Kevin Porter Jr.
MIL
PG TOR @ MIL
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Kris Dunn
LAC
PG LAC @ OKC
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Kyle Kuzma
MIL
PF TOR @ MIL
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Kyshawn George
WAS
SF WAS @ SA
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Luguentz Dort
OKC
SF LAC @ OKC
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Luke Kornet
SA
C WAS @ SA
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Marvin Bagley III
WAS
PF WAS @ SA
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Myles Turner
MIL
C TOR @ MIL
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Nicolas Batum
LAC
PF LAC @ OKC
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Ochai Agbaji
TOR
SG TOR @ MIL
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Reed Sheppard
HOU
PG HOU @ NO
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Ryan Rollins
MIL
SG TOR @ MIL
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Saddiq Bey
NO
PF HOU @ NO
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
TOR
PF TOR @ MIL
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Scottie Barnes
TOR
SF TOR @ MIL
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC
PG LAC @ OKC
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Stephon Castle
SA
SG WAS @ SA
Today
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Steven Adams
HOU
C HOU @ NO
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Tre Johnson
WAS
SG WAS @ SA
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Trey Murphy III
NO
SF HOU @ NO
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Victor Wembanyama
SA
PF WAS @ SA
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8:00 PM ET
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Yves Missi
NO
C HOU @ NO
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Zion Williamson
NO
PF HOU @ NO
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Anthony Davis
DAL
C DET @ DAL
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Ausar Thompson
DET
SG DET @ DAL
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Cade Cunningham
DET
PG DET @ DAL
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Caris LeVert
DET
SF DET @ DAL
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Cooper Flagg
DAL
PF DET @ DAL
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Daniel Gafford
DAL
C DET @ DAL
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Duncan Robinson
DET
SG DET @ DAL
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Isaiah Stewart
DET
PF DET @ DAL
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Jaden Ivey
DET
SG DET @ DAL
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Jalen Duren
DET
C DET @ DAL
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Klay Thompson
DAL
SG DET @ DAL
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Max Christie
DAL
SG DET @ DAL
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Naji Marshall
DAL
SF DET @ DAL
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P.J. Washington
DAL
PF DET @ DAL
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Ryan Nembhard
DAL
PG DET @ DAL
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Tobias Harris
DET
SF DET @ DAL
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Ace Bailey
UTA
SF LAL @ UTA
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Anthony Black
ORL
PG ORL @ DEN
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Brandin Podziemski
GS
SG GS @ PHO
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Bruce Brown
DEN
SG ORL @ DEN
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Buddy Hield
GS
SF GS @ PHO
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Cameron Johnson
DEN
PF ORL @ DEN
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Collin Gillespie
PHO
PG GS @ PHO
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Deandre Ayton
LAL
C LAL @ UTA
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De'Anthony Melton
GS
SG GS @ PHO
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Desmond Bane
ORL
SG ORL @ DEN
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Devin Booker
PHO
SG GS @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
PHO
SF GS @ PHO
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Draymond Green
GS
PF GS @ PHO
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Goga Bitadze
ORL
C ORL @ DEN
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Grayson Allen
PHO
SF GS @ PHO
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Jake LaRavia
LAL
PF LAL @ UTA
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Jamal Murray
DEN
PG ORL @ DEN
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Jase Richardson
ORL
SG ORL @ DEN
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Jaxson Hayes
LAL
C LAL @ UTA
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Jett Howard
ORL
SG ORL @ DEN
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Jimmy Butler III
GS
SF GS @ PHO
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Jonas Valančiūnas
DEN
C ORL @ DEN
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Jonathan Isaac
ORL
PF ORL @ DEN
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Jordan Goodwin
PHO
PG GS @ PHO
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Jusuf Nurkić
UTA
C LAL @ UTA
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Keyonte George
UTA
SG LAL @ UTA
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Kyle Filipowski
UTA
C LAL @ UTA
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Lauri Markkanen
UTA
PF LAL @ UTA
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LeBron James
LAL
SF LAL @ UTA
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Luka Dončić
LAL
PG LAL @ UTA
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Marcus Smart
LAL
PG LAL @ UTA
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Mark Williams
PHO
C GS @ PHO
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Moses Moody
GS
SG GS @ PHO
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Nikola Jokić
DEN
C ORL @ DEN
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Oso Ighodaro
PHO
PF GS @ PHO
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Paolo Banchero
ORL
PF ORL @ DEN
Today
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Peyton Watson
DEN
SF ORL @ DEN
Today
9:00 PM ET
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Quinten Post
GS
C GS @ PHO
Today
9:00 PM ET
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Royce O'Neale
PHO
PF GS @ PHO
Today
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Rui Hachimura
LAL
PF LAL @ UTA
Today
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First, our trusted analysts will outline their best NBA player props tonight, then we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to the world of NBA player picks.
Let’s dive into it!
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Best NBA Player Props Today: Wednesday, December 17th
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Jaylon Tyson > 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
With Evan Mobley off the floor, Tyson has seen some really interesting bumps that are worth attacking tonight.
Tyson has seen nearly a 3% usage bump over 170+ minutes without Mobley on the court this season. That’s a legit sample size we can trust. He’s also playing over 5 more minutes per game in December than he was last month – clear evidence he’s trending upward in the rotation.
Now add in the matchup: he gets the Chicago Bulls tonight, who play at a top-5 pace in the league (just like Cleveland). There’s a massive 241.5 game total here, which screams shootout potential. More possessions equal more opportunities for everyone on the floor.
Tyson’s just playing at a really high level right now. Projections are a bit split on him across the industry, but I would say he plays around 30 minutes tonight, probably no more than that, given Cleveland’s depth.
Here’s the kicker: without Mobley on the floor, Tyson is scoring 0.47 points per minute. In such an elite matchup and uptempo environment, I think his props are gonna be really competitive numbers.
I don’t think these lines are bad – the books aren’t giving anything away. But I’m going risk half a unit on 2 different bets here to (hopefully) return a full unit total.
Jaylon Tyson > 14.5 Points + Assists
That 14.5 points and assists line is a really low number. There’s a legitimate chance he clears it on points alone, or has a little bit of a spike assist game in such an uptempo environment with extra possessions flying around.
I’m taking both shots at half unit each to spread the risk slightly.
Darius Garland > 27.5 Points + Assists
Our next play on this 2-game slate is Darius Garland higher than 27.5 points and assists. Not much to pick from tonight, so I’m going to bet to return half a unit on this play as well. That puts me at just over 1.5 units in play today for our NBA best player props today piece.
Here’s the meat of this one: Garland has seen a 10% usage bump without Evan Mobley on the floor this year, and that’s over a fairly respectable 106-minute sample size. We’re talking multiple games here, not some fluky two-game stretch. I’m not sure that’s sustainable over the long run, but it’s a positive indicator.
Per 36 minutes without Mobley, Garland averages nearly 25 actual points and almost 8.5 assists.
This should be a great game environment, as I already mentioned in the previous blurb. High pace, massive game total, uptempo on both sides.
And here’s what I really like, I think we’re catching Garland on the upswing. He’s finally ramped up after missing a bunch of time and is now consistently playing minutes in the 30s. He also had a massive breakthrough in the overtime win against Charlotte, where he played a whopping 39 minutes and went off for 26 points and 9 assists.
Now, context matters here. In the previous 3 games before Charlotte, he shot a combined 2 for 25 from 3-point range, which is…not great. He snapped out of that funk in the Charlotte game.
Despite shooting so poorly in those previous 3 games, he had one total clunker against Portland, but still managed to score 17 and 18 points respectively in the 2 other games where he shot a combined 1 for 17 from downtown.
With a little positive regression shooting-wise, a close game environment, a great pace-up spot, and no Mobley on the floor? Yeah, I like Garland in this spot.
Give me Darius Garland higher than 27.5 points and assists for half a unit.
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Complete NBA Prop Bet Guide
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has become one of the biggest betting markets in the thriving US sports betting industry. There are several great ways to bet on the NBA, but NBA prop betting is one of the latest trends that is starting to become more popular.
NBA prop betting has now taken on a life of its own in some respects, and you will see more of these betting options available every season. If you have not yet made an NBA prop bet, then this upcoming season is the perfect time to start.
This NBA prop betting guide will help explain what this type of betting is, and it will also give you some tips on how to become a better bettor when it comes to this form of sports wagering.
What Is A Prop Bet?
A prop bet is unlike any other form of betting that is offered in the US sports betting industry. Most typical options focus on the outcome of a sporting event, but that isn’t the case with a prop bet.
This form of betting focuses on events that occur during a game, and that is what makes this betting style unique. NBA prop betting started with only a handful of options, but that is no longer the case. There is currently a vast market for this type of wager, and new NBA prop betting options continue to emerge.
NBA Prop Betting Options
It’s hard to predict what NBA prop betting options will be offered individual sports options arens that are pretty standard. This list has continued to grow over the last few years, and that should be a common theme in the future.
Here are some of the top NBA prop betting markets you will see in the sportsbook, but there could always be more added on a case-by-case basis.
NBA Draft Props
Before the NBA season even starts each year, the NBA Draft takes place. This has turned into one of the biggest nights on the NBA calendar, and it is also a great time to make an NBA prop betting wager.
There are several different ways to bet on the NBA Draft, and all of the different options would be considered a prop bet. Here are some of the common NBA Draft options that you might see:
- Who will be the first player to be drafted overall?
- Will the first player be from the United States or an international prospect?
- Which conference will have the most first-round draft picks?
NBA Player Props
The most common NBA prop betting option that you will see, and also the most popular to make, is what is known as an individual prop bet. This is also called an NBA player prop bet, and it is a wager placed on a certain statistic for an NBA player.
Sportsbooks are going to have long lists for this type of wager as they are trying to get as much action as possible. Usually, only the top players in each game will be featured, but you can also find options for reserves as well.
It’s hard to come up with potential options for this type of bet because there will be such a long list that is out there.
Team Prop Bet
A team prop bet is extremely similar to an individual prop bet, but it focuses on one team as opposed to just one individual. This has become a popular NBA prop betting option as some bettors tend to prefer wagering on a team rather than just looking at one player.
There are times that sportsbooks will put each team in an NBA game against one another to come up with this type of prop betting option. Here are a few NBA team prop betting options that you might see:
- Will the Los Angeles Lakers lead wire-to-wire?
- Who will have more dunks in the game: Chicago Bulls or Detroit Pistons?
- Will there be over/under 2.5 technical fouls for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
Full Season Prop Bets
One of the newest forms of prop betting that you will find is what is known as a full-season prop bet. This closely resembles a futures bet in traditional sports betting, and that has become a popular number of bettors to wager on the NBA.
With a full-season prop bet, most of the bets lock when the regular season begins. The final result of a full-season NBA prop bet isn’t revealed until the end of the season, so some patience is required for this type of bet.
Here are some potential full-season NBA prop bets that you might see:
- Will a center win the NBA MVP Award?
- Will any NBA team win at least 70 games during the regular season?
- Over/Under 2.5 sub-.500 teams that make the NBA Playoffs.
NBA All-Star Game Weekend
The NBA All-Star Game has transformed into a full weekend of festivities, and the sportsbooks in the United States have taken note. The All-Star Game itself is a big draw, but so are the Slam Dunk Contest and the Three-Point Shootout.
If you are someone who is looking to wager on the NBA outside of an actual game, then the All-Star Game weekend might be the perfect time for you. You will find a long list of NBA prop betting options during this time, and here are some that you might see:
- Which participant will win the Slam Dunk Contest?
- Over/Under 28.5 points was the highest score in the three-point shootout.
- Who will win the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award?
Are You Looking For Fun Or Skill Options?
Now that you know some of the top NBA prop betting options that are out there, you also have to ask yourself another question: are you looking for fun prop bets, or do you want to use your NBA knowledge?
Pro actually got its start as a fun way to bet on the Super Bowl, but you can now wager on prop bets that require some knowledge and skill. Before you click the “submit” button on an NBA prop betting wager, it is important to know what type of bet you are making.
Fun Prop Bets
A fun prop bet is a way to get non-sports fans interested in making a wager on an NBA betting market. This type of prop bet doesn’t usually require any basketball knowledge to place the wager, and it focuses on events that take place off of the court.
Here are some examples of potential fun NBA prop bets:
- Will the NBA Championship coach have Gatorade poured on his head?
- Will there be a Budweiser commercial during the first quarter?
- Will a certain celebrity be sitting courtside for this NBA game?
Skill Prop Bets
Nearly all of the prop betting options that are listed above in the previous section would be classified under “skill prop bets.” These are wagers that focus on the action that takes place on the and require some basic or advanced NBA knowledge to win.
If you are going to make a skilled NBA prop bet, then you are going to have to do some research. There can still be some “luck” involved in this type of wager, but the bettor will have a pretty good idea of how a certain game or event will play out.
NBA Player Prop Betting Tips
Now that you have read about some of the top NBA prop betting options that are out there, you are probably excited to get in on the action. Before you start making some NBA prop betting wagers, it is important to look at some tips or strategies that will help you be more successful with this type of betting.
Beware Of Load Management
The term “load management” is typically only used when it comes to the NBA, and it is a term that can have a huge impact on NBA prop betting. Load management refers to teams resting some of their strong efforts to keep them healthy and fresh for the postseason.
When top players are sitting out of games, it can have a big impact on NBA prop betting, especially when it comes to team betting options. This information isn’t always easy to find as you must search long and hard to find out what players might be missing.
Focus On Key Players
If you are planning on making an NBA prop bet on an individual player, then it is wise to only wager on the biggest stars for each team. Those are the players that will have the most information available, and that will allow you to do plenty of research.
It might seem tempting to bet on a reserve player to go over a certain number of points or assists, but you need to be certain that you have researched recent trends and analyzed that particular matchup.
Show Some Restraint
Finally, if you are planning on getting involved in NBA prop bets, you must show some restraint when it comes to betting. You are going to be overwhelmed with NBA prop betting options, but that doesn’t mean that you have to wager on each market.
It is important to use a smaller betting unit when you are making an NBA prop betting wager as this isn’t usually an easy bet to win. If you don’t like any of the NBA prop betting options that are listed, then it is best to take the night off and try again on another date.
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