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NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (1/12)

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There are six NBA games tonight. That means player prop betting. Player prop betting is simple, pick a stat or combination of stats. Rebounds, points, and assists, then bet the player to go over or under that stat. 

Let us look at the top player prop bets tonight.  

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(Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook)

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

These two teams are both great to watch. They both have dynamic players who can score big on any given night. The Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He is an explosive guard that drives to the rim and Philadelphia has the best-scoring center in the league, Joel Embiid. 

Joel Embiid averages 33.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. He does a little bit of everything, but scoring baskets is what he does best. Tonight he will be matched up against an undersized forward. That means Embiid with have plenty of scoring opportunities for bettors to use to their advantage. 

Joel Embiid OVER 31.5 Points (-120)

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics 

There is plenty of talent on both of these teams. That makes this one of the premier games to watch tonight. The most talented player tonight is Jayson Tatum. He can defend, rebound, and score.  

Jayson Tatum is one of the best scorers in the NBA. He averages 30.8 points and nine three-point attempts per game. Tonight Tatum is facing one of the worst defenses in the NBA, which means he has betting value. 

Jayson Tatum OVER 2.5 Three Pointers (-184)

Portland Trailblazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The Portland Trail Blazers have one of the best-scoring trios in the NBA. Tonight they play one of the top defensive teams, and that will limit their scoring. Bettors can use this to their advantage when betting on this game. 

Damian Lillard can score points, but tonight he will have limited opportunities against the Cavaliers. Lillard is a streaky scorer, and that will show during this matchup. The Cavalier’s defense will help bettors tonight against the Trailblazers. 

Damian Lillard UNDER 27.5 Points (-112)

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