The Hornets have fully embraced the tank as they seek another top prospect to pair with LaMelo Ball. The team has lost eight straight and hasn’t won two consecutive games since mid-January.
Ball, however, remains a tremendous talent albeit some efficiency concerns. He’s a bright spot on this roster that hasn’t found success in years.
Charlotte is 14th in the Eastern Conference and will host the No. 1 seeded Cavaliers tonight. The Hornets are 16-point underdogs and the game total is set at 236 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Below, I have featured my favorite Ball prop bets to consider from this contest.
Best LaMelo Ball Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
LaMelo Ball over 5.5 rebounds (+124)
This game should be ugly. The Cavaliers are the best team in the East, while the Hornets are the 14th and actively tanking for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Despite their efforts to tank, the Hornets are still playing Ball for more than 30 minutes lately. Someone has to create offense for the team, even in losing situations. Without Ball, the team somehow would be worse than it already is.
Ball should play at least 30 minutes again even if it’s a blowout. That said, bettors should consider his rebounding prop bet rather than points or assists. The Cavaliers are a great defensive team, ranking in the top 10 for defensive efficiency, defensive rating and opponents’ points per game.
Ball’s rebounding prop bet line is set at 5.5 and valued at +124. He’s hit this mark in four straight games and should continue the trend tonight. While the Cavaliers are a top 10 rebounding team, it’s because of their defensive rebounding. The team’s offensive rebounding is ranked 19th in the league.
There won’t be as much pressure on the offensive glass, allowing Ball to freely grab enough boards to cash this bet.