NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (Christmas Day)
It’s the premiere day of the NBA regular season. We have some incredible matchups pinning some potential playoff teams. We take a look at some players to watch for these Christmas Day games.
(All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook)
NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (Christmas Day)
RJ Barrett UNDER 1.5 threes (+116)
The 76ers are on a stellar run, winning seven in a row. Their defense has been near the top all season, but the offense is starting to pick up.
The Knicks were on an eight-game winning streak, but they’ve unfortunately dropped back-to-back contests coming into tonight. New York is another team that’s been using their defense and come in ranked ninth in adjusted defense.
The Sixers are one of the better perimeter defenses in the league. They’re allowing the lowest effective three-point shooting percentage and the fifth-fewest threes made by shooting guards. Grabbing Barrett to go under on the plus money line is an excellent play for this matchup.
Luka Doncic OVER 50.5 points/rebounds/assists (-108)
The ups and downs of the Lakers continue. They cannot consistently win. They will be at a huge disadvantage with point and rebounds leader Anthony Davis and assist leaders Russell Westbrook out with injuries.
The Mavericks have Luka Doncic, who’s leading the team in points, assists, and rebounds, but the supporting cast has not been as efficient as this sits around .500.
With Doncic having the offense run through him, he will get a ton of opportunities to be involved in the offense. He’s already averaging 49.7 points/rebounds/assists this season as he goes against an average Lakers defense that is missing key pieces.
Al Horford UNDER 6.5 rebounds (-115)
The Bucks and Celtics played a very competitive NBA playoff series last year as they went back and forth, with the Boston winning that series in seven. This spring, we could see a rematch as the teams are battling for the top spot.
When you have Giannis Antetokounmpo under the rim, he dominates the boards. Especially with the return of Robert Williams, we won’t see Horford as much going for the boards, and he’s only gone over six rebounds in 29% of games this year.
Desmond Bane OVER 3.5 rebounds (-138)
The Grizzlies are one of the most well-balanced teams in the league, as they’re in the top ten on offense and defense. They’re currently tied for the top spot in the west as and are looking like the real deal.
It’s been a rough year for the Warriors as they defend their championship. They’ll be without Stephon Curry for a while, and you’ve already seen the team suffer, and they have a point differential of -168 in their previous two games.
Their lack of defense in the backcourt has caused them to allow the second-most rebounds to shooting guards this season. This is an easy total for Bane to hit.
Nikola Jokic UNDER 38.5 points and rebounds (-111)
The Suns were the No. 1 seed in the west a couple of weeks ago, but they dropped five straight and dipped in the standings. Even without Devin Booker, they’re getting back on track, winning three of their last five.
The Nuggets have surged and are now tied with the Grizzles for the best record in the west. Jokic is making a case to be the first three-peat MVP since Larry Bird and nearly had his third straight triple-double the other night.
Deandre Ayton vs. Jokic will be the matchup to watch. Ayton has been rock solid defensively, with a career-best defensive rating, and he will lock the current MVP.
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