After a stunning buzzer-beater victory last night against the Thunder, why not ride the red-hot Phoenix Suns as they take on Houston in a mini-rivalry game? Elsewhere, Payton Pritchard has a great matchup tonight against the struggling Chicago Bulls as this Boston offense continues to impress.
Our two player props and best bet for Monday’s NBA slate are presented below. Best of luck with all of your action in the Association, and enjoy the games.
Payton Pritchard (BOS) OVER 16.5 Points
Pritchard has been solid in Boston’s last three wins, scoring 18/16/12 over that span. With the focus most likely heading Jaylen Brown’s direction after a 50-point outing against the Clippers, I’m looking at Pritchard to have a big night against a Chicago defense that is bottom five in PPG allowed.
The Celtics guard has played better in wins, too, averaging over 18 PPG. The C’s are 11-point favorites in this one. That’e enough for me to try the Over in this spot.
Peyton Watson (DEN) OVER 1.5 Threes
Watson has been solid with all of the Denver injuries really mounting up against them. The wing has averaged nearly 12 PPG this year while shooting 35% from downtown.
With THJ, Jokic, Murray, Cam Johnson, and potentially the Braun/Gordon combo out for this contest, the scoring has to come from somewhere. Watson has shot four or more threes in each of his last three outings.
| Wednesday, October 21 at 10:10 PM | Spread | Money | Total |
| Phoenix Suns |  +4.5 (-112) |  +145 | O 235.5 (-109) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | -4.5 (-110) |  -160 | U 235.5 (-114) |
Best Bet: Suns +8.5
Phoenix is on a roll, and Jordan Ott should start to get some COTY looks as this season moves along. The Suns have won six of their last seven and since losing by 49 points to OKC in mid-December, have lost three games, two of which came by a one-possession game.
After a Booker buzzer-beater to defeat the Thunder at home, I’m riding the Phoenix wave as they take on Houston in this mini-rivalry game. Houston will be without Sengun, and Steven Adams remains questionable.
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