Best NBA Player Prop Bets Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (12/29)
There are six 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 us look at the top player prop bets tonight.
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Hornets vs. Thunder – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points (-105)
The Hornets are one of the lesser defensive teams in the NBA. They can not get consistent stops and lack front-court depth. That is beneficial for players that can score inside the paint. One of the best players scoring inside is Gilgeous-Alexander.
Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best driving guards in the game. He is quick enough to get past defenders and explosive enough to get to the rim. He averages 31.5 points per game, and the Thunder play their entire offense through him. Tonight is an opportunity for Gilgeous-Alexander to score against a weak defense.
Pacers vs. Cavaliers – Jarrett Allen Over 9.5 Rebounds (-125)
This matchup has great players: Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland and Buddy Hield. These players are some of the best to bet on this season. The flashy players are sometimes the worst bets. Tonight, the best value goes to Jarrett Allen.
Allen is one of the best rebounders in the league because he is tall, athletic and consistent. The Pacers have a couple of high-volume three-point shooters. Shooting threes will spread out the Pacers, leaving the middle open. That creates a perfect chance for Allen to collect rebounds tonight.
Spurs vs. Knicks – Julius Randle Over 27.5 Points (-120)
The Knicks are improving at this point in the season. The issue tonight is that RJ Barret and Obi Toppin are dealing with injuries. That opens up the offense for other players to have opportunities to score.
The person that benefits the most from these players' injuries is Julius Randle. He is the best scorer on the team, and the Knicks will rely on him tonight. Randle has a great matchup because the Spurs have been struggling defensively. Bettors can benefit from the Knicks' injuries and a good matchup.
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