The Phoenix Suns are in dire straits after superstar forward Kevin Durant sprained an ankle during their last contest, an injury which is expected to sideline him for at least three games. With just seven matchups remaining in the regular season, the Suns are scrambling to get back into the Play-In Tournament race as they sit just one game back of the 10th seed in the Western Conference.
In Durant’s absence, Devin Booker assumes the lead role in Phoenix for the time being. Here’s the top prop bets for he star guard as he looks to keep the Suns’ season alive tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Best Devin Booker prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Booker’s prop lines for this contest at 27.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers made. His PTS + REB + AST O/U sits at 39.5.
Both teams are shorthanded in terms of stars — Durant is out for the Suns, while Damian Lillard is sidelined indefinitely due to a blood clot and remains without a return date. Regardless, the Suns are 5.5-point underdogs tonight and the game total sits at a modest 224. The Bucks rank 11th in defensive rating, as well as 13th in both opponent points per game and pace. Overall, it’s not a bad matchup for Booker.
Durant’s absence means Booker will have the ball in his hands on every possession tonight. His workload should be expansive as he assumes the role of primary scorer, so I’m willing to take the over on his points prop based on sheer volume alone. Booker averages 26.3 points per game in 13 contests without Durant this season, and while the over/under is set at 27.5 in this one, the over holds more appeal at -120 odds. Booker has eclipsed this line in 30 of 69 games over the course of this campaign, and he’s well-positioned to do it again tonight.
With that in mind, I’m targeting another scoring-adjacent prop with my other top pick. Booker’s three-pointers line sits at 2.5, which is likely too low for the amount of shot volume he’s in line for tonight. He’s hit at least three shots from long range in 34 games, and with plenty of scoring opportunities, I expect Booker to fire away from beyond the arc. The over also holds -120 odds and I’m very comfortable leaning that direction.
For bettors who believe Booker is in line for a big performance as he tries to keep the Suns afloat tonight, consider parlaying these two picks together for +140 odds.
