Although there are just 4 games on the NBA slate, it looks bound to be must watch TV. Ben Simmons will be taking to the court in Philadelphia for the first time since they played the Game 7 of the 2021 playoffs. The Philadelphia crowd is renown for their unforgiving nature so it will be interesting to see what sort of welcome they give their former all-star tonight.
You can find our full game previews here. But for now check out my favorite player prop selections for tonight.
Ben Simmons over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120)
This is going to be a fun game for Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers fans are likely going to give him a tough time considering the manner of his exit. Luckily for the Nets guard, he is coming into this game in form. He has had back-to-back games of combined 35 points, rebounds and assists. This has been spurred on by his reintroduction to the starting line-up. Considering that he is finally looking like the Simmons of old and the Brooklyn Nets have won 2 straight games, do not expect that or his role to change tonight.
Simmons will be helped tonight by the absence of Joel Embiid for the 76ers. The center is the best rim protector available for the hosts. Considering that is the only area of the floor that the Australian is effective scoring from is the paint, it will make his life' much easier. With back-to-back games scoring a season high in points, he should be well set to set up the over with his points alone. Considering that he is a triple-double threat on a nightly basis, the over on PRA looks like the bet to make here.