The Los Angeles Clippers enter Friday night’s contest on a six-game home winning streak, hosting a Sacramento Kings squad navigating injuries but eager to bounce back.
With leading scorer Norman Powell sidelined, James Harden will play an integral role in orchestrating the Clippers’ offense. Harden, who has averaged 20.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.7 rebounds this season, will look to replicate or improve upon his 22-point, eight-assist performance against the Kings earlier this month.
Here are some of the best James Harden prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s game:
Best James Harden Prop Bets
22.5 Points (Over -115 / Under -115): Harden is coming off a 24-point outing and averaging 19.2 points across his last five games. With Powell sidelined, there’s a strong chance Harden takes on additional scoring responsibilities. Harden has exceeded 22.5 points in half of his games this season and posted 22 points in his lone game against Sacramento. The over is worth considering as a result.
6.5 Rebounds (Over +110 / Under -142): Harden has hit this mark in eight of his 16 games this season, including his triple-double performance. However, with the Kings expected to return key frontcourt players like Domantas Sabonis, rebounds could be more challenging to come by. The value lies in the over for those expecting Harden to continue his well-rounded play, but the under is a safer call given the matchup.
8.5 Assists (Over -135 / Under +105): Harden has hit double-digit assists in 10 games this season, including six of his last eight. Harden’s role as the Clippers’ primary playmaker becomes even more critical with Powell out. The over is a strong play since he will command significant defensive attention and tends to make the right play.
3.5 Threes (Over +126 / Under -162): Harden has averaged 2.5 made threes per game this season and hit three triples in his last matchup against Sacramento. Meanwhile, he hasn’t consistently exceeded this line, so the over at +126 offers good value for those expecting increased shooting volume in Powell’s absence.
31.5 Points + Assists (Over -120 / Under -110): Harden’s combined scoring and playmaking average sits just above this mark at 31.6 this season. If you believe Harden will maintain his recent form and benefit from Powell’s absence, the over presents a strong option.
Double-Double (-110) and Triple-Double (+1000): Harden has recorded 10 double-doubles this season, including one against the Kings. At -110, the double-double bet is a solid value. For risk-tolerant bettors, the +1000 odds on a triple-double could be intriguing, as Harden has shown the ability to contribute across the board when his team needs a big performance.
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