Best NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (1/5)
There are four NBA games tonight. That means player prop betting. Player prop betting is simple, pick a stat or combination of stats. Rebounds, points and assists, then bet the player to go over or under that stat.
Let’s look at the top player prop bets tonight.
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Best NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (1/5)
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Both of these teams are playing back-to-back games. That means players on both teams will be tired tonight. Basketball teams that have injured players are impacted differently on back-to-back games. They have less depth, which means more minutes to starters.
The Magic are dealing with multiple injuries to key players on their team. That gives the Memphis Grizzlies an advantage in tonight’s matchup. Players like Ja Morant will have increased opportunities to score against a tired Magic team. Morant has betting value tonight due to the matchup.
Ja Morant Over Points 27.5 Points (-122)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are the best team in the NBA. They are 26-12 and have two of the most talented players in the league. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can score, which makes the Celtics one of the toughest teams to defend.
Jayson Tatum is playing at an MVP-caliber level this year. He takes some of the most shots per game in the NBA, which includes three-point shots. He shoots nine attempts per game. That is the fifth-highest amount in the NBA. Consistency is an aspect bettors need to look at, and Tatum consistently shoots the ball.
Jayson Tatum Over 2.5 Three Pointers (-164)
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Both of these teams are exceeding expectations this season. The Clippers are 21-18 and have been dealing with injured players most of the season. The Denver Nuggets are one of the best teams during the regular season, but will that finally carry over to the playoffs?
The biggest reason for the Nugget’s success during the regular season is Nikola Jokic. Jokic averages 25.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game. That means he is a perfect candidate for betting player props. He can do it all and does so consistently. Bettors can get value by betting on Jokic for a triple-double tonight against the Clippers.
Nikola Jokic Triple Double (+120)
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