We’re getting close to playoff basketball time. In the meantime, we’re got a 5-game slate on Thursday with pivotal matchups. Let’s dive into my top NBA player prop bets, while you can also check out our NBA picks for today’s action.
James Harden, LAC, Over 15.5 points (-104)
Don’t leave yet; I know how bad James Harden has been, but this number without Kawhi Leonard is one that I must play. Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers will host the Denver Nuggets, who may be without Jamal Murray but remain 4-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Speaking of FanDuel, they’ve already raised Harden’s price of over 15.5 to -122 – the value of line shopping is crucial with this player prop bet. We’re turning to Caesars, where they have the over priced at -104.
Without Leonard last game, Harden failed to step up. He scored just 6 points on 1/7 from the field. But I’ll back the narrative of Harden bouncing back at home in a crucial spot. The Clippers are currently 2 games ahead of the Dallas Mavericks in the 4-spot and hosting a playoff series against them.