The Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Scottie Barnes, entering his fourth season, is the face of this young Raptors team. Barnes took a significant leap in his third season, averaging 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game.
Barnes is +2000 to win the Most Improved Player of the Year award on DraftKings Sportsbook. He has the 8th best odds to win the award. During the 2023-24 season, Barnes made his first NBA All-Star team and is -160 to make it in back-to-back years. This summer, Barnes signed a five-year $225 million contract extension. He was the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and has quickly met expectations.
Here are player props for Scottie Barnes for the Raptors’ first game of the season against the Cavaliers.
Best Scottie Barnes Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Barnes lines are 23.5 points, 7.5 rebounds (-105), 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks (-180) on DraftKings Sportsbook. Although Barnes played in the fewest games of his career, 60, he had his best all-around season. During the season’s final month, Barnes only scored over 23.5 points three times during a 13-game period. Barnes is -125 to hit his over in points, and with RJ Barrett out tonight, it should give him more opportunities on offense.
Last season, Barnes improved as a passer, increasing his assists per game by 1.3. Barnes had over 6.5 assists eight times in 13 games. To get his over 6.5 assists prop at +110 is good value. Barnes was 21st in assists per game in the NBA a season ago.
During the 2023-24 season, Barnes had more than 1.5 steals 19 times out of the 60 games he played. This is another prop for Barnes that is plus money. You can get over 1.5 steals at +154 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Barnes totaled over 7.5 rebounds 10 times during the season’s final month. At 6’8″, Barnes is a versatile player who is an elite rebounder for his size.
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