The NBA has a magnificent seven matchups on tap for Sunday afternoon and evening, and DraftKings Sportsbook has all kinds of ways for bettors to get in on the action. Along with picks on the Moneyline and against the spread for each contest, DraftKings Sportsbook has hundreds of player props to consider, including one of my favorite ways to attack the slate – 3-point prop bets. My top three-point prop bets for Sunday include plays for Isaiah Joe, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart and Zach LaVine.
Of the 14 teams on the schedule, the Pacers and Sixers are finishing out a back-to-back set of games. The Pistons, Bucks, Timberwolves, and Magic are each on the front end of back-to-back, so be sure to stay tuned for injury updates before tip-off.
Regardless of the final results, cheering for specific players to hit three-pointers is a fun way to enjoy all the action from the hardwood. Normally, I try to target lower three-point prop totals so they can hit quickly, either early or late, without needing lots of build-up. I also usually play these props in a round robin style so that even if they don’t all hit, they still carry solid returns.
Breaking down the numbers and matchups, here is why I like these four three-point props on Sunday.
Top 3-point prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Isaiah Joe over 2.5 3PM (-176)
After the early game between the Rockets and Bucks, the Thunder look to keep rolling as the reigning champs head to Memphis to face the dysfunctional Grizzlies.
Joe has been a key contributor for the Thunder since he made his season debut five games ago. He missed the first five games of the season with a knee injury, but he has helped fill in for some of the scoring deficit with Jalen Williams (wrist) sidelined. On Sunday, Aaron Wiggins (thigh) will miss a second straight game as well.
Joe knocked down three 3-point shots on Friday in the Thunder’s last game, scoring 14 points in the team’s win over the Kings. He played 28 minutes in that game, getting more work without Wiggins.
He has made at least three three’s in each of his five games with a total of 20 3-pointers in five contests.
The Grizzlies have allowed the ninth-highest 3-point percentage this season and the 10th most points per game, so it should be a favorable environment for three-pointers for Joe and the rest of the team.
Anfernee Simons over 2.5 3PM (+132)
The Celtics face the Magic for the second game in row after losing on Friday night in Boston. Simons hit three 3-point shots in that game even though he only played 18 minutes.
The Celtics’ sixth-man has hit at least three three-pointers in five of his last seven games.
He is averaging 26 minutes per game, and if he gets closer to that average, he should be able to at least match his threes from Friday’s loss. He tends to be a little streaky, but getting plus-money odds on him hitting three threes feels like a great prop from the 3-point prop market on Sunday night.
Josh Hart over 1.5 3PM (+171)
Another player with plus odds on Sunday but a good chance to go over his prop total is Knicks forward Josh Hart. The veteran made only two 3-point shots total in his first five games, but he has turned things around from long range in the last two games.
He made two three-pointers shots on Wednesday against the Wizards, and then hit a season-high four three-pointers on Friday on his way to a season-high 18 points.
He’s ramped up his offensive production, and if he hits multiple threes in a very favorable environment against the Nets, he can deliver another plus-money prop hit.
Zach LaVine under 2.5 3PM (+121)
For the fourth and final pick in my 3-point props, we’re looking at the late game between the Kings and the Timberwolves. Zach LaVine is in a possible revenge spot against the Wolves, but I think he’ll go under this 3PM prop based on his recent form.
LaVine has averaged 3.1 3PM per game this season, but he has finished under this prop line in three of his last four games. He missed a game on Wednesday with a back issue and returned on Friday, going 2-for-3 from long distance and scoring just nine points against the Thunder.
The Kings are just 2-5 in their last seven games and need more from LaVine, but he has been taking fewer threes in his last several games as guards Dennis Schroder, Malik Monk, and Russell Westbrook have been more active in shooting from the outside. Going over this line is definitely doable for LaVine, but it seems more likely that he makes two or fewer 3-pointers, making this another great play at plus odds to close out this Sunday’s 3-point props.
