The Phoenix Suns are an enigma, sitting 26-29 on the season despite having a smattering of the NBA’s top scorers on the roster. Still, Kevin Durant is playing great hoops as always with 27.2 points per game, the highest mark among any player age 36 or older in NBA history.
This afternoon at 5 p.m. EST, Durant and the Suns face a rebuilding Chicago Bulls squad. Here’s the top prop options on DraftKings Sportsbook for Durant in that contest.
Best Kevin Durant prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
For tonight’s game, Durant’s prop lines on DraftKings Sportsbook sit at 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers. His PTS + REB + AST O/U sits at 38.5.
The Bulls are, well, not very good. Chicago’s defensive rating is the fourth-worst among all NBA franchises, and after trading off Zach Lavine a couple weeks ago, they seem to be headed towards a long-awaited rebuild. Patrick Williams is also out tonight, so they’re missing one of their few good defenders who could have matched up with Durant. In short, this could be a juicy matchup for Phoenix.
The over on Durant’s points line is appealing at -125 odds, even with how high the 27.5 line sits. He’s an alpha scorer, plain and simple, and against a poor defense the biggest threat to this over is the potential for Durant to lose minutes in a blowout. However, he’s coming off a bad loss to the Spurs, so look for him to come out firing tonight and try to bounce back.
For bettors who would prefer to avoid that high points line, there’s an alternative to look at. One of those is over 4.5 assists, listed at +105 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Durant has gone over that line in eight of his last 15 games, so he’s passed the ball well lately. If you think Devin Booker has a big night rather than Durant, the assists bet is worth a look at plus-money.
