The Miami Heat return home to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, aiming to keep recent success rolling after a 128-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Jimmy Butler is once again a key figure in Miami’s lineup, but the Heat have been dealing with rumors surrounding his potential trade.
Butler’s scoring opportunities may be affected as the team looks to make lineup adjustments, including the increased involvement of rookie Kel’el Ware alongside Bam Adebayo.
With that in mind, here’s the featured Butler prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider for Tuesday’s game.
Best Jimmy Butler Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Under 18.5 Points (-120)
Butler has averaged 17.2 points per game this season but has scored more than 18.5 points in just nine of 24 games. His usage rate remains low for what we’re accustomed to seeing throughout his career as the Heat emphasize other options in the offense like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
The emergence of Kel’el Ware, who has provided a spark on both ends of the court, along with the presence of Adebayo in the frontcourt, has given Miami even more offensive weapons to rely on. Butler’s scoring has been solid, but Miami might spread the ball around more as they look to develop depth.
In Sunday’s game against the Spurs, Butler scored just eight points while facilitating for his teammates with seven assists. The last time Butler scored 19 or more points was on Dec. 16 in a 35-point outing against the Detroit Pistons.
With Butler’s production commonly under the 18.5-point mark, betting on that trend continuing against Portland is an attractive option. If we’ve learned anything about Butler in his NBA career, when he views it as time to make a switch, it’s essential to expect the unexpected.
