Happy Thursday! As you’re watching the NFL Honors tonight, you might want to have another screen or two available, as there are nine NBA games tipping off tonight. It’s a great night in sports, especially if you are a fan of both leagues. It could be a fun night for everyone involved, so why not put a little juice on the action?
We’ve studied tonight’s NBA slate, and while there are a ton of marquee games taking place, there are three player props that really stuck out to us on Underdog. Take a look at our analysis of these picks below, and, as always, good luck!
Victor Wembanyama OVER 13.5 Rebounds & Assists
This is probably our favorite prop from tonight’s action. Wembanyama has really started to show why the San Antonio Spurs drafted him with the No. 1 pick, which has been to watch as a basketball fan.
He is the heart and soul of this Spurs roster, and while they aren’t winning as many games as they would like, he has certainly made an impact on the team’s culture. As we look towards the matchup with the Orlando Magic tonight, we can’t help but take the over on his rebound and assist prop.
In their meeting on January 31st, Wembanyama only totaled eight rebounds and three assists, which could cause fans to fade his over tonight. However, he’s achieved at least 14 RA in his last seven games that weren’t against the Magic. We’re chalking up the January 31st game to a fluky performance, which is why we’re taking the over!
Karl Anthony Towns OVER .5 Double Doubles (1.75X)
Underdog is giving out a 1.75X boost on this? Sign us up! Towns has continued to be a cornerstone for the Minnesota Timberwolves, a big reason why they are one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
We’re expecting a hard fight with the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, especially since they are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. This shouldn’t be a blowout either way, meaning that Towns will likely see increased playing time tonight as the Timberwolves try and defeat the Bucks.
Collin Sexton OVER 18.5 Points
Collin Sexton has been a favorite for NBA bettors throughout the year. While he hasn’t been at his best lately, he has been a consistent player all year, averaging 17.4 PPG on the season, including 20.6 PPG during the month of January.
We’re expecting him to get back a little closer to his January numbers tonight against the Phoenix Suns, scoring at least 20 points and hitting the over in this spot.
