Kyrie Irving is set to continue in an expanded role as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, with Luka Doncic sidelined by a calf injury for what’s expected to be most of January.
Irving, who has averaged 26.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in nine games without Doncic this season, will lead Dallas’ offense against a Rockets team reeling from back-to-back late-game collapses.
Here’s a featured Kyrie Irving prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider for Wednesday’s matchup against Houston.
Best Kyrie Irving Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Kyrie Irving Over 27.5 Points (-105)
Irving put up 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in one game against the Rockets this season alongside Doncic. This time, the attention Irving commands from the Rockets will be more significant than the offensive load he will shoulder. Irving, a master of picking his spots and pushing on the break, should find opportunities to score.
Irving has posted 28.0 points per contest in his last five games, positioning him well to surpass the 27.5-point mark. His ability to generate offense in isolation and exploit mismatches will be crucial, particularly against a Rockets squad that has struggled with perimeter defense and late-game execution.
Again, Houston’s inability to close games was evident in recent losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, where offensive droughts in the fourth quarter opened the door for opponents. Dallas could capitalize on that vulnerability, with Irving as the primary option known as “Mr. Fourth Quarter.”
Irving will also be well-rested against the Rockets, since he was sidelined for the Mavericks’ loss against the Kings due to right shoulder soreness. His last performance featured him scoring 46 points, with 20 in the fourth quarter.
Irving’s scoring prowess will be essential as Dallas searches for offensive consistency. With Klay Thompson back in the lineup, plus P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie scoring a combined 58 points against Sacramento, Irving’s ability to break down defenses and deliver in clutch moments makes this prop bet appealing.
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