The NBA provides an abundance of prop-betting opportunities, catering to fans eager to enhance their betting experience. With options ranging from player points to three-pointers, FanDuel Sportsbook offers a variety of choices for today’s matches. Utilizing insights from FanDuel Research’s NBA projections, we identify standout player prop picks for your consideration.
The Oklahoma City Thunder may face a tough challenge as they are likely to be without key players Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This situation creates an opportunity for Luguentz Dort, who is expected to shoulder more of the offensive responsibility. Dort could leverage this increased role to successfully make at least two three-pointers in the matchup against the Bucks.
This season, Dort’s three-point shooting has been somewhat off compared to previous years, currently averaging 1.9 threes per game, significantly lower than his averages of 2.0 and 2.4 from the past two seasons. Particularly at home, where he has struggled with a 28.8% shooting percentage, this seems atypical based on his history. Last season, he boasted a home average of 45.0% from beyond the arc, indicating his potential to bounce back. Additionally, the Bucks’ defense has proven vulnerable, allowing shooting guards an average of 3.7 made three-pointers per game, making it a favorable matchup for Dort.
On the other hand, Deni Avdija is having an impressive season and is currently leading discussions for the Most Improved Player award, with odds sitting at -125. However, betting on the under for his points prop, set at 23.5, may present value. The concern stems from Avdija’s limited minutes, as he has recently returned from injury and the Portland Trail Blazers restricted him to just 26 minutes in each of his last two outings, significantly below his average of 34.2 minutes for the season. Given the scenario of playing the second game in a back-to-back set, plus heading into the All-Star break, the coaching staff may prioritize his health by keeping his minutes in check.
In his last games, Avdija scored 11 and 26 points, demonstrating his potential to score, but he will be doing so with fewer minutes on the floor. Additionally, his overall scoring has seen a decline on the road, averaging 23.4 points per game compared to his impressive home average of 27.1 points.
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