I was able to hit 2 of the 3 player props last night with DeMar DeRozan coming just 1 assist short of making it a perfect night. I am hoping we can achieve that on tonight’s 6-game slate. The featured games will be shown on TNT, starting with the Atlanta Hawks trip to take on the surging New Orleans Pelicans. That will be followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves battle against the Western Conference leaders Denver Nuggets. Be sure to read our NBA predictions'for each of tonight's games, but for now, let's dive into my best NBA player prop picks.
Deandre Ayton over 28.5 points and rebounds (-108)
This is one of my favourite props that I have come across in a while. Ivica Zubac made it 6 starting centers in a row that have exceeded their combined points and rebounds season average against Nic Claxton last night. It will now be the turn of Deandre Ayton. The Suns center is averaging 21.9 points and 12.9 rebounds over his last 7 games. He was also able to put together a 24-point and 14-rebound performance against the Nets earlier this season too. He should be too big and too strong for Claxton in the paint. Look for him to be able to score in the low post at will. With Claxton not having the ability to space the floor, he should find himself in terrific rebounding position too. Back this one with confidence.
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Clint Capela over 10.5 rebounds (-108)
Clint Capela has been in fine rebounding form. He has managed to record 11 or more boards in 5 of his last 7 games. The Hawks center came just 1 shy on both other occasions. He should be able to keep that going against a New Orleans Pelicans team that he managed a 19-rebound performance earlier in the season. Capela will spend time up against Jonas Valanciunas tonight. The Lithuanian has been operating in the paint lately, having not attempted a 3-pointer in any of his last 5 games. Allowing Capela to stay around the rim should on defense should help him pad this rebounding numbers once more. With the Pelicans just 21st in true shooting percentage over the last 10 games, there should be plenty of misses for him to chase.