Following a week off for all-star festivities, the NBA is back. It's back with a bang, too, as Thursday night's Kings vs Clippers game was nothing short of preposterous (it also happened to cash our +1243 mega parlay!).
What will Saturday do for an encore? There are 7 games on the schedule – including an ABC showdown between the Celtics and 76ers at 8:30 pm ET – so plenty more entertainment should be in store. One of the premier sportsbooks that has some of the best odds available for NBA player prop bets is DraftKings Sportsbook, and ahead of today’s slate I will break down the best props to target. Let’s dive in.'
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Michael Porter Jr., DEN, Over 17.5 points (-120)
Porter's ppg average for the season is 17.0, which is pretty much right on Saturday's quota. And when you consider that Aaron Gordon (ribs) is sidelined for the Denver Nuggets, you know MPJ will have to shoulder more of the scoring load from the forward position. He is already doing it, in fact. Porter has scored 22 and 25 points in the last 2 games and in his last 8 outings he has produced at least 22 points on 5 occasions. With today's total between the Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies set at 235.5, you have a pretty good idea that scoring will be up in general. MPJ should cover this number, and I wouldn't be surprised if he does it with room to spare.'