As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, basketball fans are gearing up for a highly anticipated NBA slate featuring four games, creating an excellent opportunity to explore player prop bets. Observing the current odds, three players stand out as strong candidates for long-range shooting props this February 8: Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, and Payton Pritchard.
For Payton Pritchard, the prop bet is set at Over 2.5 three-pointers at -115 odds. With a consistent average of nearly three made threes on 7.2 attempts per game, Pritchard has recently shown an uptick in usage. He has successfully cleared this mark in three out of his last five games, including impressive performances with four and five three-pointers in consecutive outings. Furthermore, facing a New York Knicks team with weakening perimeter defense ranked 18th in allowing three-point shooting makes this an opportune moment for Pritchard as they play at the TD Garden at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Naz Reid is another player to watch, with a prop bet of Over 2.5 threes at +135 odds. Reid has emerged as a reliable perimeter shooter, averaging at least three made threes in five of his last seven games while shooting 40% from long distance. The Minnesota Timberwolves are known for their fast-paced play, which should amplify Reid’s scoring opportunities against a Los Angeles Clippers defense that ranks 24th in opponent three-point percentage. Fans can catch this matchup at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Lastly, Anthony Edwards presents an appealing prop bet at Over 3.5 threes (+110). As one of the league’s top three-point shooters, Edwards averages 3.4 made threes from 8.4 attempts this season. After hitting five three-pointers in a recent game against the Pelicans, Edwards has consistently found success at home, making four or more threes in his last three outings at Target Center. The matchup against the Clippers, who allow nearly 14 made three-pointers per game, suggests that Edwards will have plenty of opportunities to continue his impressive shooting.
These player props, available through bet365, present a compelling chance for bettors this game day. As excitement builds for both the NBA matchups and the Super Bowl, fans and sports enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling performances from key players on the court.