Happy Thursday, sports fans! It’s a great day for NFL fans around the world, as the NFL Draft kicks off tonight, which is sure to provide some fireworks and excitement like it does every year. While we’re certainly ready for the NFL action to take place, we haven’t forgotten about the NBA either, as the playoffs are in full swing.
We’ve hit our last six NBA player props from Underdog, and we’ve studied the board in hopes of making it nine-straight in the matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. OKC has dominated thus far, so it will be interesting to see if the Grizzlies can pull it out or if the Thunder will take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
Without further ado, let’s take a peek at our favorite props from the action!
Ja Morant OVER 24.5 Points
If the Grizzlies want any chance of winning this game, they’ll have to rely on Ja Morant to get the job done. Morant didn’t start the series on a positive note, putting up just 17 points on a night where he shot 35.3% from the floor, following that up with a 23-point performance in Game 2.
That was a lot better, obviously, but there’s still work to do. We project that he’ll get back on track tonight with at least 25 points, hitting the over in this spot, helping the Grizzlies claw their way back in the series.
Zach Edey OVER 10.5 Rebounds
Similarly to Morant, Zach Edey hasn’t performed as well as Grizzlies fans would have hoped in the first two games of the series. He only scored four points in each game, and his rebounding totals have left something to be desired.
We’re hoping that he is aggressive on the boards tonight, which is why we’re taking the over on his rebounding total. Look for him and Morant to be a lethal combination in this game.
Cason Wallace UNDER 11.5 Points, Rebounds & Assists
This line is shockingly high for Cason Wallace, who played 24 minutes in Game 2 but only had five points, three assists, and two rebounds. He’ll get plenty of playing time if the Thunder have a big lead tonight, but he just hasn’t been producing at a rate that makes us excited to take the over on any of his lines.
OKC will likely get strong production from several players across the roster, so we’re taking the under on Wallace’s PRA line, believing his statistics will be limited.
