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3 Best NBA Prop Bets Today for Nets vs. Suns (Back Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul on Tuesday)

By Peter Dewey

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is guarded by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving.
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is guarded by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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The Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets are down several players each on Tuesday, but this still is expected to be one of the better matchups of the week. 

WynnBET has the Suns as six-point favorites in this game. Let’s break down a few player props that I have my eye on in this game. 

Best Prop Bets for Nets vs. Suns

  • Chris Paul OVER 11.5 Assists (-105)
  • Cameron Johnson UNDER 16.5 Points (-135)
  • Kyrie Irving 3+ 3-Pointers (+100)

Chris Paul OVER 11.5 Assists (-105)

Chris Paul has been elite passing the ball as of late, as he’s posted 12.9 assists per game over his last seven games and has cleared this number in five of those seven games. 

Not having Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder tonight will hurt, but I think Paul gets plenty of minutes to set the table for Devin Booker, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges and JaVale McGee.

The Nets allow the eighth fewest assists per game this season, but they are also short handed. I’ll trust CP3 to have a big game tonight. 

Cameron Johnson UNDER 16.5 Points (-135)

Cameron Johnson is going to get plenty of chances tonight with all the players out for the Suns, but I don’t think he clears this line. 

Johnson has put up 15.5 points per game in his last four starts, clearing this line two times, but he’s only taking 10.8 shots per game. 

Johnson doesn’t create a ton for himself or for others, so unless he’s making the most of his catch-and-shoot chances, I think he falls below this number on Tuesday. 

Kyrie Irving 3+ 3-Pointers (+100)

This may be my favorite player prop of the night, as Kyrie Irving could get all the touches imaginable with James Harden listed as questionable. 

Irving has played in eight games this season, and he’s hit three 3-pointers in five of those games. The All-Star guard has also taken six or more 3-pointers in six of his eight games. 

The opportunities are going to be there for Kyrie, and if Harden sits I’d hammer this prop at plus odds in what could be a huge Irving breakout.

Peter Dewey’s betting record is 105-113-2 (-16.91 units) in the NBA this season. You can find all of his picks here.

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