Thursday, November 21, 2024

Betting, Fantasy Basketball

Best NBA Player Props 3/5/23

Jayson Tatum, Mikal Bridges, and DeMar DeRozan are some players you should consider for today’s NBA player props.

1. Jayson Tatum over 2.5 turnovers

Jayson Tatum sets remarkable NBA record in Celtics-Hornets game - NBC  Sports Boston

Jayson Tatum is first on the list for NBA player props to consider today. He has hit this line in ten straight games. In three games against the Knicks this season he has had at least three turnovers and had four in their most recent contest. The Knicks are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA ranking 4th overall in turnovers forced. At the time of this writing, DraftKings has this line at -140.

Data courtesy of Pine Sports

2. Mikal Bridges over 1.5 three-pointers made

Mikal Bridges scores career-high 45, Nets beat Heat 116-105

Mikal Bridges is second on the list for NBA player props to consider. He has hit this line in eight of his last ten games and is averaging 2.5 threes made in that same span. In three games vs the Hornets this season he is averaging three three-pointers made. The Hornets are among the worst defensive teams in the NBA ranking 22nd in defensive efficiency. The Hornets also rank 5th in pace so there should be plenty of opportunities for Bridges as he averages five three-point attempts vs the Hornets. DraftKings has this line at -160.

Data courtesy of Pine Sports

3. DeMar DeRozan over 4.5 assists

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan thought Lakers signing was a 'done deal' - NBC Sports  Chicago

DeMar DeRozan is third on the list of NBA player props to consider today. He has hit this line in eight of his last ten games averaging 5.5 assists. In two games against the Pacers this season he is averaging 4.5 assists. The Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA in assists allowed and SG defense. They allow 26.3 assists per game and DeRozan should continue to facilitate. DraftKings has this line at -145.

Data courtesy of Pine Sports

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