The Timberwolves, with a record of 20-17, have finally gained some momentum recently, winning each of their last three games. That hot streak will be put to the test tonight against the 24-14 Grizzlies. Minnesota opens the contest as two-point favorites, with the over/under set at 232.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Leading the charge for the Wolves is Anthony Edwards, one of the NBA’s most exciting players. While Ant-Man hasn’t been quite as dominant this season, he’s still a threat to drop 30 points on any defense. Here’s the best Edwards prop to play on Saturday before tonight’s Western Conference showdown tips off.
Best Anthony Edwards Prop on DraftKings Sportsbook
As explosive of an athlete as Edwards is, he’s become more of a shooter this season. The former number one pick has taken 10.0 three-point attempts per game, connecting 42.7% of the time. However, the guard’s overall counting stats haven’t changed much, averaging 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists through 37 appearances (44.1 FG%).
In the past, matchups with Memphis would often be physical, defensive-minded battles. However, most of the Grizzlies’ success this season is a result of the game’s highest-scoring offense (122.9 PPG). On the other end of the floor, the team has given up the 12th-most points per game (114.1 PPG). That mark has surged to 122.0 over the squad’s last three contests.
Throughout his five-year NBA career, Edwards has done well in this spot. Despite his clear score-first play style, backing the 23-year-old’s all-around game might make more sense tonight. The two-time All-Star has gone over 37.5 points+rebounds+assists in four of his previous seven meetings with the Grizzlies, barring a four-minute outlier last season. Now, as the undisputed number one option in Minnesota, Ant faces the worst Memphis defense in recent memory. All signs are pointing to another vintage performance from this young superstar.
Best Bet: Anthony Edwards over 37.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120)
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