Jayson Tatum returned from a brief one-game absence and dropped 28 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a Celtics win over the Spurs on Saturday. Tonight, he looks to follow it up with another strong performance on the road against the Grizzlies.
Here’s the top Tatum prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight’s contest.
Best Jayson Tatum prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Tatum’s prop lines at 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line is 40.5.
The Celtics are five-point favorites tonight against the Grizzlies with a game total of 235.5. The Grizzlies are 12th in defensive rating and play at the league’s fastest pace, so this should be an up-tempo spot tonight. Memphis is also a bit disjointed at the moment having fired head coach Taylor Jenkins last week. While they’re a good team, the disarray within the organization likely plays a part in the on-court product.
Tatum is a superstar, but that doesn’t mean he takes possessions off on the defensive side of the ball. He’s a fantastic defender and is tenacious in the rebounding battle, pulling down 8.7 boards per game. The 27-year-old has gone over tonight’s line in nine of his last 15 games, as well as 43 of 67 on the season overall. The Grizzlies rank second in rebounding as a whole, but they drop to eighth in the category since the All-Star break. They’re still a tough matchup, but watch for Tatum to be locked in tonight and pull down at least eight rebounds. Bettors can do a lot worse than the -120 odds on this over.
Over 6.5 assists is also an intriguing bet for tonight’s game. Tatum is usually an alpha scorer, but he’s taken his playmaking up a notch as of late with at least seven assists in 11 of his last 15 contests. This impressive stretch means bettors can ride the hot hand and take over 6.5 dimes for the star at +124 odds, which is worth a look for sure.
