The NBA has four games on the slate for Saturday night. The Cavaliers and Celtics will finish back-to-back sets on the road, Luka Doncic will return to Dallas, and the Heat close the show in Salt Lake City.
One of my favorite ways to attack multi-game slates like this is by surveying the entire landscape and finding a few players who stand out for their three-pointers made (3PM) props on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Cheering for specific players to hit three-pointers (or not hit three-pointers) is a fun way to enjoy the action, and there are plenty of options to consider.
Normally, I try to target lower 3-point prop totals so that they can hit quickly, either early or late, without needing much build-up. Let’s dive into my top four three-point prop bets for the NBA slate this Saturday.
Top 3-Point Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Jaylon Tyson Over 1.3 3PM (-152)
The Cavs are in Orlando looking to pick up a third straight win after dispatching the Hornets and Kings earlier this week. Jaylon Tyson has been a breakout performer this week, stepping up with Darius Garland (toe) and Sam Merrill (hand) out. Both remain sidelined Saturday against the Magic.
Tyson is averaging two triples per game this season and has hit multiple three-pointers in six of his last seven games, including a 7-for-9 barrage against the 76ers.
In his only game falling below the line during this span, he went 1-for-9 from deep in an outlier performance against the Hornets. He bounced back on Friday night, hitting 3 of 5 triples against the Kings.
When looking for 3PM props, I try to target players who get the chances no matter what, and I can tolerate a cold outcome as long as the opportunities are still there. With Garland and Merrill still out, look for Tyson to keep letting it fly on Saturday.
Max Christie Over 2.5 3PM (-104)
I highlighted Max Christie’s matchup against his former team in my top props for this specific game against the Lakers. Christie has logged at least 20 points and three triples in three straight games. He went 16-for-28 (57%) from deep during that span, setting a career-high with eight triples against the Knicks.
Dallas will take points from wherever it can get them, especially from the backcourt. Look for Christie to continue garnering responsibility, which should allow him to stick it to the team that traded him away.
Josh Giddey Under 1.5 3PM (-136)
Josh Giddey returned from an 11-game absence on Thursday, playing 26 minutes off the bench for Chicago and contributing 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Giddey has a multi-faceted game and can make huge contributions, even if he’s not hitting from long range.
He went 0-for-3 on three-point attempts in his return, and he hasn’t hit multiple threes in four straight games. With the rest of Chicago’s rotation fairly healthy, Giddey will likely continue ramping up and defer a little bit more than usual.
With so many three-point specialists around him, Giddey should fall below his 3PM line in a tough matchup against the strong Boston backcourt. Derrick White is set to return after resting on Friday.
Keyonte George 4+ Made Three-Pointers (+160)
As I broke down in my DFS NBA Stacks for Saturday, the Heat will be shorthanded against the Jazz, without Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell in the backcourt. Keyonte George will likely be matched up against Dru Smith and Kasparas Jakucionis, a matchup he can exploit to stay hot in Saturday’s finale.
George will remain the focus of the offense with Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) still sidelined. The guard has scored at least 23 points in four straight games, drilling four or more threes in each contest.
He’s only averaging 2.6 3PM per game this season, which is why his over/under on the night is set at 2.5. Still, this game should be extremely high-scoring, with the teams allowing the NBA’s first- and second-most opponent points per game over their last ten contests. Utah and Miami both rank in the league’s top three in pace, so look for lots of points in the nightcap.
George should bury at least four threes, and I love the plus-money available for this alternate prop line. If you want to play it a bit “safer,” you can roll with his standard line of over 2.5 3PM. However, I’m ready to add some spice to the NBA’s last game of the night.
