NBA Player Props & Bets: Friday (12/12)
In the midst of a peculiar week of scheduling for the NBA, due to the Emirates NBA Cup, we are treated to a seven-game slate tonight. Let's not waste any more time and dive right into our favorite NBA player props for Friday, December 12th.
Friday’s Best NBA Player Props
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
VJ Edgecombe Over 8.5 Rebounds + Assists (-126)
VJ Edgecombe is averaging 5.7 rebounds and four assists per game over the first 20 contests of his NBA career. The 76ers rookie has certainly hit a few bumps along the way, yet seemingly could be on a path to success in this contest against the Indiana Pacers.
Edgecombe has eclipsed a combined 8.5 rebounds + assists in 13 out of 20 games. He is averaging 3.6 assists and 5.7 rebounds through the previous nine contests.
Indiana is allowing 25.3 assists and 57.8 rebounds to their opponents each contest. The Pacers conceded 60 rebounds in their last contest. Edgecombe is averaging 5.2 boards and 4.6 assists when playing at home.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 21+ Points (-115)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is connecting on the highest amount of three-pointers (2.8 per game) for the Hawks this season season while scoring 20.7 points per game. Alexander-Walker has scored at least 21 points in five out of the last six games. The Hawks guard is averaging 23.5 points in December.
Alexander-Walker is connecting on four three-pointers per game over the previous four contests. The veteran guard is averaging 24 points in six contests when playing on a Friday. Alexander-Walker is putting up 25.6 points over the last three road games.
The Hawks guard is averaging 25 points in the previous two games against the Pistons this season. Alexander-Walker scored at least 24 points in both contests. The sharp-shooter is averaging 22.5 points over the last 15 games.
Michael Porter Jr. 26+ Points (-106)
Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.8 points through 19 games, while shooting 49.6% from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc. The veteran forward scored 35 points in the previous matchup for Brooklyn, while making 5-of-10 baskets from deep.
Porter is averaging 34.3 points through the last three games played, and has not scored fewer than 33 points. The Nets forward has scored at least 26 points in five out of the last eight contests. Porter Jr. is scoring 26.7 points when playing at home this season.
The Nets forward is scoring at a feverish pace to begin the month of December. Porther will have every opportunity to build on his 35-point performance on Saturday. In a contest where he will most likely be asked to do much of the heavy lifting in regards to scoring, we feel Porter finishes this contest with at least 26 points.
CJ McCollum & Donovan Mitchell to Both Make 3+ Three-Pointers (+102)
CJ McCollum is knocking down three baskets from deep each contest, while connecting at a 40.2% clip. McCollum has made at least three shots from beyond the perimeter in five out of the last seven games. The veteran guard has hit three shots from above the perimeter in seven consecutive contests against an Eastern Conference opponent when playing at home.
Donovan Mitchell hit 4-of-10 attempts from deep when the Cavs last matched up against the Wizards. Mitchell has connected on three shots from beyond the arc in 10 of the previous 12 contests. The Cavaliers guard is averaging four three-pointers per game over that span.
Mitchell certainly has no problem hoisting up attempts from deep. He is averaging 10.5 shots of the three-point variety over the past four games. McCollum is shooting over 18% higher when playing in home games this season. Despite the possibility of a blowout, we still feel McCollum and Mitchell will each make at least three shots from beyond the arc tonight.
Jaden McDaniels Over 2.5 Blocks + Steals (+227)
Jaden McDaniels is averaging one block and 1.2 steals each contest. However, the Timberwolves forward may very well return an excellent profit on this selection against a Golden State team that doesn't shy away from turning the ball over.
McDaniels has compiled five steals over the previous four contests - including two or more steals in two games. The Washington alum has also recorded blocks over that span. McDaniels finished with more than 2.5 combined steals + blocks in two out of the last four contests.
Golden State turns the ball over on 8.5 occasions per game via steals. The Warriors lost possession of the ball 12 times against the Bulls on Sunday. This is absolutely a sprinkle bet at a quarter of a unit. Having said that, McDaniels is averaging 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in December.