After a week-long break, the Warriors return to action tonight against the Kings. Golden State ended the first half strong, winning three of its previous four contests. Franchise legend Stephen Curry is riding high after being named All-Star Game MVP last Sunday. The future Hall of Famer now hopes to deliver another stellar performance against Sacramento.
The Dubs enter tonight’s contest as two-point favorites, with the over/under set at 237 points. Here’s the best Curry prop bet to play on DraftKings Sportsbook before Friday’s game tips off.
Steph Curry best prop bet for February 21
At the age of 36, it isn’t shocking to see Curry show signs of slowing down. While still one of basketball’s best shooters, Steph has averaged 23.4 points on 43.4% shooting this season, his worst numbers in over a decade. The guard’s saving grace has been his marksmanship from beyond the arc, knocking down 39% of his three-point attempts. Recently, the two-time MVP has looked like his old self, dropping at least 30 points in four of his last six outings.
If the Warriors have any hope of avoiding the play-in, they’ll have to beat other middling squads. That includes the 28-27 Kings, tied with Golden State for ninth in the Western Conference. This season, Sacramento has allowed the 14th-most points per game (113.7) and the second-highest three-point percentage (37.7%) to opponents.
Curry has thrived in this spot before, but not just as a scorer. Granted, the point guard has posted 29.6 points (51.7 FG%) over his last ten meetings with the Kings. However, during that stretch he’s also recorded at least four rebounds eight different times. Another well-rounded showing is certainly possible tonight, especially if this game remains close. The 11-time All-Star has produced 30 or more rebounds + assists in five of his previous six appearances.
Typically one of basketball’s most consistent players, it’s been difficult for bettors to trust Curry this season. That’s begun to change thanks to a handful of superb games in February. It’s tough to find value with such a big name, but nobody thinks about the sharpshooter’s rebounding skills. 25+ points and an active day on the glass for Steph could result in a vintage performance against Sacramento.
