The Houston Rockets will be looking to build off of their 9-4 start to the season and will play the Chicago Bulls tonight. The Bulls enter with a 5-8 record.
Houston is beginning to reap the benefits of its youthful core. Alperen Şengün has been a key part of this and is averaging 17.3 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists through the early parts of this season.
The Rockets enter this game as 4.5-point favorites. The Bulls are considered +154 underdogs on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook with the game total set at 234 points.
As Şengün prepares to take on the Bulls, here are his best prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Alperen Şengün Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook set Alperen Şengün’s prop lines for points (19.5), rebounds (10.5), assists (4.5) and made three-pointers (0.5). Here are the top betting options to consider:
Over 19.5 Points (-115): Alperen Şengün’s point prop is set at 19.5 points with the odds set at -115 for both the over and under. He is averaging 17.3 points per game this season which is a step back from the 21.1 points per game he averaged last year. Şengün has recorded over 19.5 points in just four of the 13 games this season.
Chicago has struggled defensively this season and is allowing 122.2 points per game which ranks 29th in the league. Expect Nikola Vucevic to serve as the primary matchup for Şengün which is a solid matchup for the Rockets center. The two have faced off five times in their careers with Şengün averaging 16.2 points per game, however he has he has tallied 25 points in two of their past three matchups. I lean toward the under for tonight’s matchup.
Over 10.5 Rebounds (-110): The rebounding prop for Şengün is set at 10.5 with the under-favored at -120 odds and the odds for the over set at -110. He has averaged 11.4 rebounds per game this season and has recorded over 10.5 rebounds in seven of the 13 games.
Şengün has struggled against Vucevic on the boards in their five matchups, being held to just 6.8 rebounds per game. He has only recorded over 10.5 rebounds in one game and tallied just nine rebounds in their matchup last season. With Şengün’s minutes dropping to just 29.1 minutes this season, after averaging 32.5 minutes last year, I like the under for the rebounds in this game.
Over 4.5 Assists (-115): The assist line for Şengün is set at 4.5 with the odds set at -115 for both the over and under. He is averaging exactly 4.5 assists so far this season which is a slight step back from the 5.0 assists per game he averaged last year. In matchups with Vucevic, Şengün has averaged 4.0 assists per game although he has recorded over 4.5 assists in each of the past three meetings.
Şengün’s ability to serve as the playmaking hub of the offense is part of what makes him so special, but Houston has not relied on this as much this season. He has been held under 4.5 assists in seven of the 13 games he has played this season overall.
Over 0.5 Three-Pointers Made (+130): The three-point line for Alperen Şengün is set at 0.5 with the under-favored at -168 odds and the odds for the over set at +130. This is still not a regular part of Şengün’s shot diet, but he has made at least one three-pointer in six of the 13 games and attempted at least one long-range shot in all but one game. He has made a three-pointer against Vucevic in three of their five matchups.
Futures Outlook: The Rockets have started to shift their focus from development to winning now. They hold -225 odds of making the playoffs after being on the outside looking in for the past four seasons. Houston also holds +3500 odds of winning the Western Conference and +8000 odds of winning the NBA Championship.
The organization still has some significant decisions to make as it begins to sort through which players remain a key part of its long-term plans. Şengün has been squeezed out of minutes a bit more than expected, especially based on the contract extension signed shortly before the season. Whether this is a quick blip in his overall outlook or something worth noting moving forward will be something to keep an eye on as the season progresses. For the time being, it may be the better outlook to target Şengün’s under on props until his level of opportunity expands to what it was last year.
The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting experiences!
All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, lines and odds subject to change.
I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is seanbarnard) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skill and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.
