Best NBA Player Prop Bets for Tuesday, January 4th
We’re bringing you the best NBA player prop bets for Tuesday, January 4th. Not in state with legal sports betting? No problem. Sign up at PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy to start picking DFS props today!
On Tuesday, January 4th, we have a five-game NBA slate of action, beginning with the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 pm EST, and concluding with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 10:30 pm EST. Due to the ongoing global pandemic, there are numerous players in health and safety protocols–creating plenty of opportunity for sports bettors in the NBA player props market.
Let’s take a look at some of our favorite props for this evening’s slate!
NBA Player Prop Bets
Myles Turner Over 21.5 points + rebounds (-110)
PrizePicks: O/U 13.5 points
PrizePicks: O/U 7.5 rebounds
Myles Turner has only hit this number in 12 of his 36 games played this season, but he has been much more productive of late–eclipsing this number in seven of his last 14 trips to the hardwood. Turner has also hit this number in three of his last five games, and has another great opportunity this evening with Malcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte, Jeremy Lamb, Caris LeVert, and T.J. McConnell each listed as out for the Pacers. Expect Turner to see plenty of time on the floor in this one and for him to have a strong chance to cash this wager.
Harrison Barnes Over 13.5 points (-125)
PrizePicks: O/U 13.5 points
Following a torrid start to the new campaign, Harrison Barnes has regressed significantly on the offensive end of the floor. In October, he averaged 23.3 points per game. This number dropped to 17.0 points per game in November, and 14.1 points per game during the month of December. Still, even since his regression began on November 10th, Barnes has still eclipsed this number in 12 of his last 22 games played. Tonight, he gets a matchup against a Lakers defense that ranks 23rd in the NBA in defensive efficiency over their last seven games. This evening’s matchup between the Kings and Lakers has the highest total on the market of any contest on Tuesday. Expect a lot of points, and for Barnes to have a healthy contribution in what should be a high-scoring affair.
Evan Mobley Over 15.5 points (-110)
PrizePicks: O/U 15.5 points
Evan Mobley has only gone over this number 14 times in 29 games, but he has gone over this number in each of the four games since the Cavaliers lost Ricky Rubio to a season ending ACL injury. Over their last seven games, Memphis has been strong on the defensive end of the floor, holding their opponents to only 106.8 points per 100 possessions–ranking 8th in the NBA. Still, Mobley has attempted at least 12 shots in each of his last four games, and figures to have another expanded role within the offense this evening with Cleveland still playing without Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman, Rubio, and Collin Sexton. Take the over here.
LeBron James Under 38.5 points + assists (-120)
PrizePicks: O/U 30.5 points
PrizePicks: O/U 7.5 assists
LeBron James has been on a tear since the middle of December, scoring 31 points or more in seven of his last eight games, while also totaling double-digit rebounds in four of those contests. Yet, as all bettors know–what must up, must also come down. Despite his recent hot streak, James has still only eclipsed this number 12 times in 26 games (46.2 percent hit-rate). The market is hot on James for good reason right now, but this gives bettors an opportunity to bet on regression to the mean, and to ride that incoming wave to profitability.
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