Welcome to our Best NBA Player Prop Bets for Tuesday 12/12/23 article. Player props are a goldmine of opportunity for NBA enthusiasts, serving a dual purpose. You can bet on them outright or use them as a gauge for daily fantasy basketball lineups on platforms like FanDuel.
In this piece, we’ll delve into the latter, providing you with some promising NBA player prop bets. We’ll be using a treasure trove of statistical insights, including our daily basketball projections. Remember, the lines we discuss here might shift, so act swiftly.
Klay Thompson Over 21.5 Pts + Reb (-102)
Klay Thompson, often a streaky shooter, has been finding his rhythm lately. His points and rebounds (PR) prop tonight is set conservatively at 21.5, but recent performance tells a different story.
In his last eight games, Thompson has averaged an impressive 23.7 PR, surpassing 22 PR in six of them. What’s more intriguing is his history against the Phoenix Suns, tonight’s opponents. Despite the Suns’ reputation as a tough defensive team, Thompson has thrived against them.
In the last five matchups, he’s consistently hit 22 PR or more, with an astounding average of 29.8 PR. A big part of this success is Thompson’s three-point shooting, where he’s notched 21 attempts in two games against the Suns this season. Furthermore, he’s leading the Golden State Warriors in mid-range field-goal attempts, exploiting a weakness in Phoenix’s defense.
Considering his recent form and historical dominance against the Suns, backing Thompson to score 22 points and grab 6 rebounds seems like a sensible play.
Jayson Tatum Over 35.5 Pts + Reb (-113)
The Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, and despite a significant point spread favoring Boston, expect a competitive game featuring star players. Jayson Tatum, with an average of 36.2 PR this season, is poised for another strong performance.
Cleveland’s vulnerability lies in their tendency to send opponents to the free-throw line frequently. Tatum excels in capitalizing on free throws, with 18.9% of his points coming from there and ranking 16th in the NBA for free-throw attempts.
Evan Mobley, the Cavs’ lead rebounder, could be sidelined due to injury. Tatum, who has been a rebounding force this season, may benefit from this height disadvantage.
With three days of rest, Tatum has historically performed well, averaging 38.0 PR in two such games this season. Against the Cavs last year, he recorded an average of 43.0 PR in three games, even when accounting for overtime. Expect Tatum to deliver on the points and rebounds front tonight.
Coby White Over 28.5 Pts + Reb + Ast (-122)
Coby White’s combined points, rebounds, and assists (PRA) line of 28.5 may seem undervalued considering recent performances. In six games without Zach LaVine, White has averaged an impressive 36.5 PRA. Even in games alongside LaVine, he’s maintained a strong average of 32.2 PRA over his last 10 outings, spiking to 38.0 PRA in his last five.
The Chicago Bulls face the Denver Nuggets, and while it’s not an easy matchup, both teams are dealing with back-to-back games. This could affect the performance of some star players, but White is likely to maintain his minutes and usage, especially with LaVine and Alex Caruso out.
White’s young, hungry, and has the green light to take control of the game, making him a solid bet while his PRA line remains below 30. Despite a potentially slow-paced game, keep an eye on White to heat things up.
