Welcome to another day of NBA prop betting as we hunker down for the cold after the holiday season, with the All-Star break approaching. As always, monitor any potential news and lineup announcements. The best way to stay informed about NBA player props is to stay up-to-date with the latest news. The second-best way is to shop around at different sportsbooks. Player props rarely have identical odds across platforms, so ensure you get the best value.
Last time out, we had multiple close calls and some not-so-close ones, but we roll with the punches here at BettingPros. Let's get back on track today, shall we? Today features a solid nine-game slate, so we have a plethora of options. Either way, let's get to it.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 2-4 | This Season: 46-38
Jalen Johnson Under 29.5 Points + Assists (-110 at Hard Rock Bet)
It hasn't been the prettiest of seasons for the Hawks with a losing record and jettisoning Trae Young, but Jalen Johnson has been fun to watch at least. The Atlanta forward averages a double-double a night (23 points, 10.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists per game). Tonight, however, I'm fading the Hawks star. No team in basketball plays slower than the Boston Celtics.
Their snail pace gets amplified by Atlanta's 21st-ranked offensive unit that's fallen even further over their last 10 games. The Celtics’ defense is fine, ranking 11th overall and 14th in their last 15 games, but it's the pure lack of opportunity that makes me confident in the under on Johnson’s combo prop.
This line is a bit bolstered after some good games against Memphis and Phoenix, going over on this combo prop in three of his last four outings. But Johnson has only covered this line in four of his last 11 games, and it will be tough to do so against Boston. Give me the under here.
Cooper Flagg Under 25.5 Points + Assists (-105 at Hard Rock Bet)
To run back the same prop at a different line for a different player, I'm fading the first overall pick as well. It's been a profitable season if you've bought and sold stock at the right time on the Duke product, and right now I'm selling.
Cooper Flagg hasn't covered this line in four straight games and in eight of his last 11. He's been dealing with a left ankle ailment, which I can only imagine Dallas will continue monitoring to keep their franchise star healthy against Minnesota.
Even if Flagg is a full go, the Timberwolves own the sixth-best defensive unit in the league while pacing down the Mavericks. I'll be buying stock again soon on the Rookie of the Year favorite, but not yet.
Miles Bridges Over 14.5 Points (-105 at Fanatics Sportsbook)
You may see some juiced 13.5 lines out there, which I don't hate, but honestly, taking some alts might be the move here. In the last seven games where Miles Bridges has covered 14.5 points, he's done so by an average of seven points over the line.
After only 19 minutes of play on Monday, this is a prime bounce-back opportunity. Not only does this game sport a healthy total of 230 points, but the Memphis Grizzlies allow the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards. Memphis also drops from 14th to 20th in defensive efficiency over its last 15 games compared to its season averages. Even playing on the road, now is the time to strike on Bridges.
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