Best NBA prop bets today (Fade Ben Simmons, Thomas Bryant owns the glass)
By Peter Dewey
Looking to bet on some NBA props for Thursday night’s action?
There are plenty of intriguing matchups to look at, but I’ve narrowed it down to my three favorite plays on Thursday night.
Let’s dive in:
Best NBA prop bets today record to date
Best NBA prop bets today
- Thomas Bryant OVER 9.5 Rebounds
- Ben Simmons UNDER 23.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists
- Darius Garland OVER 19.5 Points
Thomas Bryant OVER 9.5 Rebounds
Thomas Bryant has been an absolute beast on the glass for the Los Angeles Lakers since being inserted into the starting lineup, picking up double-digit rebounds in nine of his last 13 games.
Bryant is averaging over 10 rebounds per game in that stretch, and the Lakers have a favorable matchup for him on Thursday night.
Dallas ranks dead last in the league in rebounding percentage, and center Dwight Powell (questionable) could miss this game.
I love Bryant to have a big game on the glass for Los Angeles.
Ben Simmons UNDER 23.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists
Ben Simmons has a big opportunity for the Brooklyn Nets, as he could pick up the slack scoring with Kevin Durant out of the lineup.
However, he’s shown he isn’t willing to do that so far this season, taking just 6.0 shots per game and averaging just 7.7 points per game.
Simmons has failed to go over 23.5 points, rebounds and assists in 14 of his last 15 games, and I don’t trust him to go over this inflated line against a good Boston team.
Roll with the under, even if it seems like an ugly play.
Darius Garland OVER 19.5 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is averaging 21.4 points per game on the season, and he’s got a rather low line on his points prop against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The one-time All-Star has gone OVER 19.5 points in five of his last seven games, including his last three games after a three-game absence due to injury.
Until oddsmakers adjust, I think we’re getting some value on Garland at anything under 20 points.
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