A four-game slate highlights Thursday’s NBA slate. Among tonight’s contests, a potential postseason preview between the Raptors and 76ers is the headliner. Later, Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks will take on LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in the action on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here is a look at my two favorite player prop bets for Thursday night’s NBA matchups.
Best NBA Prop Bets Tonight
Duncan Robinson under 3.5 three-pointers made (-129)
It’s been an outstanding year so far for Duncan Robinson, arguably the second-most important member of the Pistons after Cade Cunningham. Through ten games, the wing is averaging 18.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Even more important, he’s doing so on stellar 47/46/83 shooting splits. Robinson has knocked down four or more three-pointers in six of his ten appearances this season as well.
With that being said, cashing in during today’s game could be surprisingly difficult, The 4-8 Wizards aren’t anyone’s idea of an elite defense. Regardless, this group has done a decent job when it comes to guarding the perimeter. Teams are only knocking down 9.6 three-pointers per game vs. Washington. That’s the second-lowest total in the NBA this season. When these teams met three days ago, Robinson managed to make four treys, but it was on absurd 50% shooting from deep. If there was ever a time for that number to go down, it’s during tonight’s contest.
Naz Reid 9+ rebounds (+109)
Things have not gone according to plan for the Hornets. After trading away LaMelo Ball this summer, the team got back former Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. The big man’s tenure in Charlotte has been a mixed bag so far. Over 11 appearances, he’s accounted for 17.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists along with 41/37/64 shooting splits. Inefficiency aside, he’s been commanding a large share of head coach Charles Lee’s offense.
Monday’s 25-point, 13-rebound performance was a breath of fresh air from Reid. He’ll look to carry over that momentum into tonight’s matchup at Phoenix. The Suns have disappointed this season as well, especially down low. Teams are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game against them, sixth-most in the NBA. Starting center Mark Williams also remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury. That leaves the relatively unproven duo of Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach defending the paint. All signs are pointing towards another productive outing from Reid this evening.
