As the regular NBA season nears its end and the playoffs approach, attention turns to player performance. With star players increasing their intensity for the postseason, there are valuable opportunities in NBA player props. Nikola Jokic, for example, is expected to play for the Nuggets against the Pacers on Sunday and is favored to achieve his 32nd triple-double of the season.
Expert analysis suggests several top NBA prop bets for Sunday`s games.
Jaylen Brown Over 5.5 Rebounds (Odds: +130)
Jaylen Brown, averaging 5.9 rebounds this season, has consistently hit at least 5.5 rebounds in his past six seasons. He has exceeded 5 rebounds in a significant number of games this season, making the plus odds appealing. Projections estimate him to get 6.7 rebounds, rating this bet highly. DraftKings offers the best odds at +130.
Evan Mobley Under 32.5 Points/Assists/Rebounds (Odds: -114)
Evan Mobley, a first-time All-Star, averages a combined 30.9 points, rebounds, and assists. However, with the Cavaliers likely to secure home-court advantage, there`s less incentive for extended play against Sacramento, especially in a game where they are heavily favored. The risk of reduced playing time for Mobley and other starters in a potential blowout makes the `under` a strong consideration. Projections suggest Mobley will finish with about 27.9 combined points, rebounds, and assists. FanDuel offers this prop at 32.5 with odds of -114.
Devin Booker Under 40.5 Points/Assists/Rebounds (Odds: -110)
The Suns are currently on a losing streak and face a challenging game against the New York Knicks, a strong team aiming for a high seed in the East. Projections estimate Devin Booker to have around 35.1 points, rebounds, and assists. BetMGM offers the best odds for this prop at -110.
Brandin Podziemski Under 14.5 Points (Odds: -110)
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski faces a tough matchup against the Houston Rockets, who are strong defensively, ranking high in points allowed and defensive rating. Despite some recent high-scoring games, Podziemski`s average points per game is lower, and historically, he has performed under his points prop against top defenses. Projections estimate him to score around 11.5 points. BetMGM has the best odds at -110 for this prop at 14.5 points.
Bruce Brown Over 16.5 Points/Rebounds (Odds: -120)
Bruce Brown, a seasoned NBA player now with the Pelicans, averages a combined 11.5 points and rebounds in New Orleans. He has exceeded his points + rebounds prop in most of his recent games when the Pelicans were underdogs. Projections suggest he will average around 20.5 points and rebounds in Sunday’s game against the Bucks. Caesars Sportsbook offers the best odds at -120.
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Jasper Hawthorne