The Rockets are fighting to maintain the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, so every game matters. Lucky for them, they have a matchup against a tanking and injury-riddled Jazz squad on Wednesday, April 2.
This game begins Houston’s six-game stretch to end the season. The Rockets will be at home and are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Lakers on Monday. A win on Wednesday against the Jazz would give the Rockets their first 50-win season since 2018-19.
Houston is a 17.5-point favorite and the game total is set at 225.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Below, I have featured my favorite Jalen Green prop bets to consider from this contest.
Best Jalen Green Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Jalen Green over 22.5 points (-115)
Green has elevated his game over the past 11 outings, averaging 24.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He’s led the Rockets to a 9-2 record during this stretch as the team aims to lock down the No. 2 seed.
The fourth-year shooting guard will face the Jazz for the second time in the past 11 games and third time this season. In the previous game, Green scored 21 points, just two shy of the over on Wednesday’s prop bet.
Furthermore, he’s coming off a nine-point performance against the Lakers. It was just his second game under 21 points in the past 11 games. Scoring nine points isn’t a regular occurrence for Green, so that should change in his next outing.
Luckily, he has an easy matchup against a Jazz team that’s not only tanking but also missing key players. Utah has the worst defensive efficiency while playing at the ninth fastest pace. The Rockets should have a lot of possessions and points on Wednesday.
Green has scored over 22.5 points in eight of the last 11 games. He is coming off a rough game against Los Angeles, but he has a good opportunity to bounce back ahead of a critical end-of-season stretch.
Jalen Green over 4.5 rebounds (-140)
When discussing Green’s game, rebounds aren’t typically at the forefront of the conversation. He’s more known for his scoring ability, but his rebounding has notably improved over the past 11 contests.
Green is averaging 6.5 rebounds per game in his past 11 games, which is up from his season average of 4.7. The Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, and Walker Kessler is questionable for Wednesday’s game. That’s three key frontcourt players for Utah, opening the door for the Rockets to dominate on the glass.
The 23-year-old grabbed eight boards the last time these teams faced off. Markkanen and Collins were out for that one, too.
Parlaying these two bets will yield +184 value.