The NBA All-Star break has come and gone, and three of the league’s top four teams will return to action on Thursday. The Memphis Grizzlies will travel north to face the Indiana Pacers while the Eastern Conference’s top two teams will both hit the road as well.
With the NBA action warming up a nation experiencing colder-than-usual weather this week, who can bettors rely on to make some cold hard cash? We’ll cover that with our top four NBA player props for Thursday’s games.
Boston Celtics SF Jayson Tatum OVER 26.5 Points
How has Jayson Tatum responded to his strong season last year that helped the Celtics capture the NBA title? By having a better campaign thus far. This season, Tatum is averaging 27.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 8.7 rebounds to help his team hold onto the East’s second spot.
Tatum was on fire before the All-Star break, hitting 32 or more points in three straight games. There’s little reason to believe that the Philadelphia 76ers can slow him down, especially after he poured in 35 points on Groundhog Day against the Eastern Conference foe. Bettors should take the over with confidence in this player prop bet.
Memphis Grizzlies C Zach Edey OVER 7.5 Rebounds
Memphis eased rookie center Zach Edey into their lineup, and the 7-foot-4 star has averaged just over 20 minutes per game this season. Still, Edey has poured in 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds on average through his first 40 games.
Despite starting, Edey was not as effective in the final three games before the All-Star break. Edey averaged less than five points and six rebounds over that span, falling well below his season averages. Expect the Canadian to return to form after the break, finishing with at least eight rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.
| Player | Prop | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | Over 5.5 Assists | |
| Donovan Mitchell | Under 5.5 Assists |
Cleveland Cavaliers SG Donovan Mitchell UNDER 5.5 Assists
Cleveland entered the All-Star break with a 44-10 mark, the same record Western Conference top seed Oklahoma City has through 54 games. The Cavaliers can thank guard Donovan Mitchell for being behind the success, averaging 23.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per outing.
Against the Brooklyn Nets, Mitchell will look to score and get back into rhythm quickly for the team’s crucial postseason run. Expect the player to create on the offensive end for himself, and bettors should take the under on this player prop bet.
| Player | Prop | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | Over 2.5 Threes | |
| Damian Lillard | Under 3.5 Threes |
Milwaukee Bucks G Damian Lillard UNDER 3.5 3-Pt Field Goals Made
For the first time in two weeks, Giannis Antetokounmpo practiced with his Milwaukee Bucks teammates. That’s good news for teammate Damian Lillard as he was called upon to score the majority of his team’s points during Antetokounmpo’s absence.
Whether the Greek Freak can play on Thursday or not, bettors should take the under on his three-point player prop bet. He’s hit four or more trifectas in only three of his past nine outings, including when Antetokounmpo was on the floor.
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