Less than a week remains in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Ten games between 20 different teams will tip off on Tuesday, with playoff implications looming large over the association. That includes a battle between historic rivals when the Celtics visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Elsewhere, the Thunder and Lakers meet for a rematch following a dominant Los Angeles win on Sunday.
With several enticing contests, there are plenty of bets worth placing on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here are three player props catching my eye tonight.
Mikal Bridges over 1.5 three-pointers made (-120)
Jalen Brunson made his much-anticipated return from an ankle injury on Sunday. It was the guard’s first appearance in nearly a month, during which time the Knicks went 9-6. In that stretch, Mikal Bridges stepped up as a primary scorer for New York. Over his last ten games, the wing has averaged 19.9 points on 51.9% shooting from the field.
The ‘Bockers will face a stiff test on Tuesday against the Celtics. Boston has held opponents to the seventh-fewest points per game this season (108.9), including 34.6% shooting from three-point range. However, Bridges has been on fire from beyond the arc recently. The 28-year-old has knocked down two or more long-distance shots in seven of his previous nine outings. In this marquee matchup, look for New York’s third option to continue his string of success as a shooter.
Jarrett Allen under 8.5 rebounds (+100)
There’s not much left for the 62-16 Cavaliers to play for; the team has nearly locked up the Eastern Conference’s top seed. As a result, Cleveland has begun to manage the workload for some of its biggest names, including Jarrett Allen. The center’s goal is to suit up for all 82 games this season, but he’s unlikely to handle his normal workload. This was seen against the Spurs on Friday, in which Allen played 16 minutes in the first half before exiting the game.
It’s worth nothing that Allen logged 31 minutes on Sunday vs. Orlando, so it’s difficult to determine how long he’ll play tonight. Still, there’s little upside to giving the big man another long outing on Tuesday. The Bulls are awful on the glass, allowing the second-most rebounds per game (54.6) to opponents. However, Allen has snagged nine or more rebounds in just two of his last ten contests. Recent trends and logic suggest he won’t flirt with a double-double tonight.
Brandin Podziemski over 3.5 assists (-115)
No team has turned its season around like the Warriors, winners in 18 of their last 23 games post-All-Star break. Several factors are behind Golden State’s comeback, including lights-out shooting from Stephen Curry and February’s Jimmy Butler trade. However, Brandin Podziemski’s improved play deserves mention as well. Since March 1st, the second-year pro has posted 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
On a squad that lacks secondary playmakers, Podziemski serves a crucial role. The guard has stepped up as a passer, notching at least four assists in four of his previous five outings. Tonight, the Warriors will face a Suns team in disarray. Opponents have recorded 27.2 assists per game vs. Phoenix this season, the tenth-worst mark in basketball. Golden State’s secret weapon is set up nicely to go well over this modest total.
