Six games are scheduled for Tuesday across the NBA. That means 12 different teams for bettors to choose from on this evening’s slate. That includes another battle between the rival Celtics and 76ers. Elsewhere, Western Conference contenders clash when the Thunder host the Warriors.
Which players are poised for a big game tonight? Who should you consider fading? Here are my three favorite prop bet picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight’s contests.
Top NBA prop bet picks
Cason Wallace 2+ three-pointers made (-104)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has carried the Thunder this season, despite injuries to several key contributors. However, Oklahoma City’s greatest strength is its depth. The team wields a roster filled with two-way difference makers, including Cason Wallace. Through ten games, the guard is averaging 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Those numbers don’t stand out, but the Kentucky alum’s defensive prowess keeps him on the court for 30+ minutes most nights.
The third-year pro’s offensive output is inconsistent, at best. However, Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance tends to give his teammates wide-open looks. Wallace, a career 39% three-point shooter, has taken advantage of that this season. In addition, he’s drained multiple treys in six of his ten appearances. Golden State, tonight’s opponent, typically defends the perimeter well. However, the Warriors are allowing teams to hit 40% of their threes over their previous three games. OKC will be without several big pieces: Jalen Williams (wrist), Lu Dort (shoulder) and Aaron Wiggins (thigh). That should give Wallace enough playing time to make a difference on Tuesday.
Jusuf Nurkic 11+ rebounds (-108)
Walker Kessler (labrum) is done for the season. That leaves the Jazz in a precarious spot down low. Even prior to the injury, this group didn’t possess many traditional big men. That means Jusuf Nurkic should handle most of the work down low going forward. Through ten games this season, the Bosnian has posted 6.8 points and 8.9 rebounds while shooting 34.7% from the field. Poor efficiency aside, he can be a menace on the glass.
Utah’s new starting center has a golden opportunity on tap tonight. The Pacers are a shell of themselves, partially due to the absence of Myles Turner. Down low, Indiana has surrendered 60.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams. That’s the fourth-worst mark in basketball this season. Nurkic has snagged 10+ boards in five outings so far, despite averaging under 22 minutes per game. Given his lack of internal competition, the veteran should notch 11+ rebounds against subpar opposition.
Nikola Jokic 28+ points (-113)
To wrap things up, let’s go with a three-time MVP. It’s been another brilliant start for Nikola Jokic, who continues to dominate at age 30. Through nine games, the center has recorded 25.2 points, 13.0 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game. The Serbian is so good that those numbers, once deemed impossible, have become commonplace. The caveat for bettors is that Joker is willing to take a backseat to his Nuggets teammates. As a result, he can serve as a primary scorer or distributor on any given night.
Denver’s face of the franchise should be aggressive on offense during Tuesday’s contest. The Kings are not great on defense, especially down low. This season, Sacramento has given up the third-most points in the paint per game (55.6). To make matters worse, star big man Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is questionable to play. If he’s out tonight, Jokic will have to exert far less energy on defense. In addition, he produced 34 points when these teams last met on November 3rd. The future Hall of Famer is someone worth backing in such an advantageous spot.
