The Celtics are desperate to return to championship-level form but have to deal with an upstart Rockets bunch on Monday evening. Jayson Tatum is starting the All-Star game again as he continues to bolster his already dazzling resume.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Boston is currently a 6-point favorite, with the game’s point total set at 222. Below, I’ve honed in on my favorite player prop centered around Tatum in this premier showdown.
Best Jayson Tatum Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Jayson Tatum 45+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (+175)
Across the past month, the same issues have persisted in Jayson Tatum’s game. The combo forward is undoubtedly one of the top six players in the league. He’s coming off a year where he was the best player on a title team and a third straight first-team All-NBA selection. For such a pillar of the modern league, he experiences prolonged ruts where he goes away from what makes him so elite.
Tatum is dominant in the post. He’s an above-average finisher around the cup who can power through contact or use a variety of his crafty moves. On the blocks, he’s also perfected a fallaway jumper that, with his size, is virtually unguardable. If the defense collapses on him in this area, he’s a phenomenal passer who can find the open man.
His obsession with trying to be a knockdown three-point shooter is a glaring hole in his arsenal. Tatum hasn’t been consistent from beyond the arc in years but takes over ten a game. This can hurt his scoring output and stunt his impact on the stat sheet.
Boston has been a .500 team for about a month and needs to right the ship to secure home-court advantage in the postseason. The squad is at its best with Tatum as the offensive engine, facilitating everything. In a marquee matchup against tough Houston wings, the 26-year-old will elevate his play and carve together a stellar outing.
