The Heat are visiting the Hornets for a win-or-go-home Play-In Tournament matchup Tuesday. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Charlotte is favored by 5.5 points and this game carries a total of 228.5 points.
Let’s dive into my favorite Bam Adebayo player prop for Tuesday’s contest.
Best Bam Adebayo prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Bam Adebayo O 21.5 Points (-116)
The Hornets rank 11th in defensive rating this season, but Adebayo has had his way against the division rival. In his two matchups with Charlotte, Adebayo has scored 26 and 24 points while shooting 48% from the field. The big man saw a 28.2% usage rate in these matchups and the Heat should feed Adebayo again in Tuesday’s Play-In matchup.
The Kentucky product closed the regular season with a 25-point outing vs. the Hawks on Sunday and he has scored at least 23 points in four of his last seven. Since the All-Star break, Adebayo is leading the Heat with 23.3 PPG and a 26.6% usage rate.
The Heat are a 5.5-point underdog for this Play-In matchup vs. the Hornets, but this bodes well for Adebayo, as he has topped 21.5 points in six of the last 10 games he has competed in as an underdog. The center should have a big showing with the Heat’s season on the line Tuesday and backing him for over 21.5 points is a wise move.
