Friday night's NBA slate features 11 games including an ESPN doubleheader that will tip off at 7:30 with the 1-4 Pacers at the 3-1 Wizards followed by the 3-1 Pelicans at the 3-1 Suns. Our player prop picks for tonight's slate include a total of 9 picks, with the final 5 picks appearing in our favorite same game parlays for Friday.
Siakam is averaging 25.2 points per game on the season and coming off his lowest scoring game thus far (20) against these same 76ers. Prior to the last meeting the 76ers, Siakam had gone over this number in 3-straight games against Philadelphia. Interestingly, he only averages 3.2 assists per game in his career, yet he had 13 assists last game against Philly. We expect him to defer less and be the legit scoring threat he typically is in this one.
Anthony Edwards Under 23.5 Points
Best Available Odds: -109 at Caesars
Edwards is averaging 22.8 points per game on the season and is coming off a 30 spot in his last game against the Spurs. Tonight, he gets the woeful Lakers who have yet to win a game this season. As bad as the Lakers have been, they are actually one of the best teams in the league defensively. We believe they will hold Edwards under his total in this one.
Jarrett Allen Over 9.5 Rebounds
Best Available Odds: +105 at DraftKings
Yes, this is a juicy prop but for good reason. Allen is averaging 11.5 boards per game and has fallen under this total just once this year. He faces a Celtics team tonight that has given up some big numbers to opposing teams’ top rebounders. Embiid picked up 15, Wendell Carter Jr grabbed 12, and most recently; Vucevic tallied 23 boards against this Celtics team. Allen should have no problem getting too double-digits in this one.
Tobias Harris Under 2.5 Assists
Best Available Odds: -108 at FanDuel
Harris dished out 6 dimes last game against these Raptors just 2 nights ago. That was the 1st game this season in which he had more than 2 assists. With oddsmakers keeping this number so low after a 6 assist performance against this same team leads us to believe that he will not go over the number again. Previous to the last game, Harris had assist totals of 2, 2, and 0 on the year.
Same Game Parlays
Looking for even more player prop action? Check out our favorite same game parlays from the Friday night NBA slate. All odds on these same game parlays are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Giannis 40+ Points+Reb+Assits & 1+ Made Three & Brunson 1+ Made Three
SGP Odds: -120 at DraftKings
Giannis has gone over the 40-mark in this prop in all 3 games this season. In fact, in his last 2 games, he has gone over 40 in just his points total. He has also had 1 3-pointer in each of his games this season and the same can be said for Jalen Brunson.
Anthony Edwards 5+ Rebounds & Karl Anthony-Towns 3+ Assists
SGP Odds: -105 at DraftKings
Edwards is averaging 7.4 boards per game on the year. He is coming off a season-low 4 rebound night against the Spurs. Now he gets to play the worst shooting team in the league which should offer him many chances at rebounds. Towns is averaging 5.2 assists per game and has had 2 or less assists just once this season. Over his last 3-games, Towns has tallied assist totals of 7,7, and 5.
Bill Christy is a seasoned bettor who operates his own handicapping business. He provides in-depth analysis and identifies edges across several sports at EatWatchBet, including the NFL, NBA, CBB, and UFC. Follow Bill on Twitter at @LarrysLocks2
