Best NBA Player Prop Bets for Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors, April 12
What kind of performances can we expect on Wednesday from DeMar DeRozan, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam? Follow along as our NBA betting expert, Nick Galaida, breaks down three of his favorite NBA prop bets for April 12 on the hardwood.
Wednesday evening’s NBA play-in tournament slate will begin with a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors at 7:00 p.m. EST on ESPN. Ahead of tip-off, both teams are relatively healthy, with no notable names on the injury report.
Toronto is favored by six points on the spread and the total is set at over/under 212.5 points.
For those who would prefer to attack the player prop market rather than a side or total, we have three leans below for tonight’s action!
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NBA Player Props – Bulls vs. Raptors, April 12, 2023
- DeMar DeRozan o21.5 points
- Fred VanVleet o17.5 points
- Pascal Siakam more than 23.5 points
DeMar DeRozan o21.5 points (-117), FanDuel
According to props.cash, DeMar DeRozan eclipsed this market number in 45 of his 74 games played during the regular season, including 22 of 36 contests on the road. In 38 road games, DeRozan averaged 25.0 points per game on 50.2% shooting from the field and 35.8% shooting from beyond the arc. He also averaged 7.5 free throw attempts per game. The Raptors were near the league average in terms of defending without fouling across the last 30 days ahead of the play-in tournament. Expect DeRozan to be aggressive this evening and for him to force his way to the line more than a few times in this matchup. Take the over on his points prop.
Fred VanVleet o17.5 points (-115), FanDuel
During the regular season, Fred VanVleet eclipsed this market number in 37 of 69 games played, including 18 of 34 home contests, according to props.cash. Overall, VanVleet performed slightly better in the comfort of his home arena this year, averaging more points per game and posting more efficient shooting percentages in Canada compared to the United States. Down the stretch, the Chicago Bulls were vulnerable against opposing guards, allowing 20 or more points to Eric Gordon, James Bouknight, Desmond Bane, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jrue Holiday, and Killian Hayes across the final two weeks of action. VanVleet should have every opportunity to hit the over in this spot.
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Pascal Siakam more than 23.5 points, PrizePicks
Pascal Siakam ended the regular season averaging 24.2 points per game, which ranked 19th-best in the entire NBA. Siakam was even better at home, averaging 25.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting from the floor and 36.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc. In 39 home games this season, Siakam scored more than 23 points 24 times. In a playoff atmosphere in his home building on Wednesday night, expect him to be aggressive and for him to have a competitive chance at this market number.
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