NBA Player Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (12/29)
We have a large slate of games on an exciting day in sports. There are a few NBA matchups to look for and some players that could make an impact. We’ll look at two NBA props for Sunday, December 29.
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Sunday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Jayson Tatum Over 10.5 Rebounds (+105)
The Celtics and Pacers play 48 hours after the Celtics’ 37-point win over the Pacers. Friday night’s game saw 247 total points scored, so a few players should provide good stat lines today.
Jayson Tatum wasn't Boston’s leading scorer in their last matchup - Jaylen Brown had 44 points. However, Tatum dominated the boards with 13. This gives him 10+ rebounds in eight straight games. Even though Boston has two formable centers, they don't play enough minutes to lead the team in boards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Under 22.5 Points (-110)
The last couple of games have been easy with the Pelicans and Raptors, but now the Grizzlies take on the top team in the Western Conference - the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is the best defense in the league, as they lead in defensive efficiency (1.003) and points allowed per game (103.3).
This means Jaren Jackson Jr. will have to step up again. Defenses have emphasized containing him when he's their best scoring option. He's gone under this total in eight out of 12 games Ja Morant was not in the lineup. Oklahoma City has allowed the sixth-fewest points to power forwards, so this could be a rough night for Jackson and the Grizzlies.
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