NBA Player Props Bets, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (1/8)
We're in the dog days of the NBA season as we're over a third of the way through the season as we turn our heads to the NBA All-Star game. It's been a great season, and I hope we continue that trend tonight. As always, monitor injury news and lineup announcements. The best way to stay sharp regarding NBA player props is by staying on top of the news. The second best way is to shop around at different books. Player props rarely have identical odds across platforms so make sure you're getting the best value. Let's get to it.
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Wednesday's Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 2-1 | Season: 77-53
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 24.5 Pts + Reb (-125 on DraftKings)
We have the two #1-seeds going at it tonight with the Western Conference leader heading to Cleveland. Despite the relatively higher 227 total, I'm eyeing some Unders tonight. Cleveland may have the most efficient offense in the league but their defense still ranks seventh. The Cavs also allow the third-lowest points to opposing centers despite their fast pace and Hartenstein won't get as many opportunities on the glass against a more efficient offense. Considering the Thunder big man has averaged 24 combined points and rebounds this season with that number lower over the last few weeks, I'm confused by this line. Despite the juice, I'd lay 2.0 units on this prop as it's one of the most confident props I've seen this year.
Pascal Siakam Over 31.5 Pts + Ast + Reb (-113 at Caesers)
Find the Bulls and take the Over. I should get that tattooed on my forehead. The Bulls are a bottom-six defense with a top-three pace of play. He's projected closer to 36 on the combo prop and is averaging 20 points a game. That number has dipped in the last two games but he's due for a bounceback spot and there's no better place for that to come than against the Bulls. This is a 241 total where there will be plenty of opportunity for Siakam to sail past his prop tonight. Patrick Williams is a solid defender but Siakam will still get there.
Damian Lillard Over 32.5 Pts + Ast + Reb (-110 at DraftKings)
Sometimes you have to trust the projections and there aren't any I trust more than the BettingPros Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. The Sheet is the main reason for success this season and I trust it with my life. It projects Dame closer to 35 on this combo prop and I have to agree. Lillard has covered this line in 73 percent of his last 15 games. The Spurs' defense is solid but Dame's line should not be this low. San Antonio ranks 13th in defensive efficiency and won't exactly stop Lillard from hitting his prop and the lineups feature the Bucks getting back to healthy but if everyone isn't 100 percent then Dame should maintain higher usage around 28 percent and go over his PAR.
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