Thursday offers up a three-game, six-team slate for NBA fans. Even with a modest selection of games to choose from, there’s still plenty of intrigue tonight.
Which names are poised for a standout performance? Is there anyone bettors should keep their eye on tonight? Here are my two favorite NBA player prop picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Thursday’s contests.
Top NBA prop bet picks
Evan Mobley 10+ rebounds (-124)
Donovan Mitchell is still Cleveland’s best player, but Evan Mobley might be its most important. The Defensive Player of the Year helps hold the Cavs together on both ends of the floor. After resting on Wednesday, the power forward should be good to go tonight. This season, he’s averaging 20.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 48% from the field. Darius Garland (toe) is still dealing with injury issues. That should allow Mobley to continue serving as the team’s second option on offense.
With that being said, scoring might not be the big man’s most notable contribution tonight. Thursday’s game comes against a Raptors squad that’s not very deep down low. Outside of Jakob Poeltl, there aren’t many traditional centers on this roster. It’s also a spot Mobley has thrived in before. In five of his last seven meetings with Toronto, the All-Star has snagged at least 11 rebounds. Both Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) and Sandro Mamukelashvili (neck) are questionable tonight. That would leave the Raps even more depleted inside the paint. Whether or not they play, Mobley is well-positioned to flirt with a double-double in this one.
Isaiah Collier 1+ three-pointer made (-137)
The Jazz enjoyed their best win of the season on Tuesday, scoring 152 points vs. Indiana. Part of their success on offense can be attributed to Isaiah Collier. The second-year pro missed the first eight games of the season with a hamstring strain. In three outings since returning last week, he’s posted 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. Most impressive, he’s shooting 65% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
Efficiency wasn’t the youngster’s calling card during his rookie season. Still, growth over the summer can’t be ruled out at just 21 years old. Collier has shown more hesitancy to shoot, especially from deep, It’s a small sample size, but the guard is only attempting 1.7 threes per game. Expect that number to increase over time; he took 2.4 treys last year, albeit with limited success. The Hawks travel to Salt Lake City tonight on the second leg of a back-to-back. There’s no doubt that Atlanta’s defense will be tired. Collier, following a 14-point, 11-assist performance on Tuesday, should command 24 minutes at minimum. That should give him enough time to knock down just one three-pointer on Thursday.
