There’s a chance that you’ve heard of Underdog Fantasy. Whether it’s their infamous best ball fantasy drafts or their pick’em prop challenges, Underdog has something for everyone. This article will focus on the second part of that, uncovering some of the best Underdog Fantasy NBA Props for Tuesday, Feb. 8.
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- Make two or more selections to receive a correlated payout of 3x, 6x, 10x, 20x.
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Let’s dive into some of my favorite NBA Props for Tuesday’s 10-game slate.
Christian Wood OVER 31.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Wood’s role for the Rockets has been a bit inconsistent this season. He’s averaging just 31.0 minutes per game – but he’s racked up a cool 17.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest average within it. That puts him right around his current prop bet of 31.5.
However, Wood certainly has the potential to play more than 31 minutes. He’s coming off 35 minutes in his last outing, and he’s racked up at least 34.4 minutes in four of his past five games. Unsurprisingly, he’s hit the over on 31.5 points + rebounds + assists in each of those four contests.
He’s also in a solid spot vs. the Pelicans. They rank just 20th in team defensive efficiency, so Wood has the potential to score a bit more than usual.
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Brandon Ingram OVER 36.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
On the other side of that matchup, the Pelicans should be able to do some serious damage vs. the Rockets. They’ve played at the fastest pace in the league this season, and they rank dead last in defensive efficiency. That’s a great formula for surrendering a ton of points, and the Pelicans are implied for nearly 119 points in this matchup.
Ingram is going to be asked to do most of the scoring. He posted a usage rate of 37.7% in the Pelicans’ last game, and he’s averaged 27.3 points over his past three contests.
Ingram has also displayed much more upside as a distributor of late. He’s handed out 12 dimes in back-to-back games. Those stand out as clear outliers, but Ingram does have the ability to contribute in the assist and rebound categories. If he can crack double digits in rebounds + assists, I like his chances of going over as a scorer.
Additionally, there’s a chance that Josh Hart is traded at some point before today’s game. Ingram has increased his assist rate by a team-high +4.9% with Hart off the court this season, so that would give him some additional upside in the assist department.
Wendell Carter Jr. OVER 24.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Carter is coming off back-to-back subpar games, but he’s still managed to get to 24 points + rebounds + assists in those contests. That includes a game where he saw just 23.5 minutes in a blowout.
Carter is expected to see closer to 33 minutes if Tuesday’s game vs. the Blazers is more competitive, and this “PRA” number is too low in that scenario. He’s averaged 16.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per 36 minutes this season, which gives him the potential to fly over his current number in an elite matchup. The Blazers rank just 28th in defensive efficiency, and they’re also below average in team rebound rate.
Joel Embiid UNDER 45.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Embiid has been insanely hot of late, and he’s emerged as one of the favorites for the MVP award. He’s leading the league with an average of 29.3 points per game, and he’s scored at least 25 points in 20 straight games. He’s averaged 49.3 points + rebounds + assists over that time frame, so this number seems low on the surface.
However, a brutal matchup vs. the Suns needs to be taken into account. Phoenix ranks fourth in defensive efficiency this season, and Deandre Ayton is one of the best defensive centers in basketball. Opponents are shooting just 44.5% against Ayton this season, which puts him in the top tier at the position. Overall, I think it’s reasonable to expect a bit of regression from Embiid in this spot.
De’Andre Hunter UNDER 19.5 Points + Rebounds
Hunter is an important part of the Hawks’ rotation, and he’s been able to hit the over on this number recently. He’s racked up at least 20.0 points + rebounds in three of his past four games.
Hunter has played a few extra minutes of late given the Hawks’ injuries, but the team is getting healthier. John Collins is currently probable vs. the Pacers, while Danilo Gallinari is questionable. If Gallo is able to suit up, Hunter should return to playing around 30 minutes per night instead of 34-36.
That slight change will make a huge difference in Hunter’s output. He’s averaged 20.8 points + rebounds per 36 minutes this season, so he needs to play that much to hit the over on his current prop most nights. If he sees some playing time regression, this number is simply too high.
