Max Christie didn't do much of anything in his last game. Can he put together a better performance tonight when his Dallas Mavericks battle the New York Knicks? How will Alperen Sengun fare against the Cleveland Cavaliers? And what should we expect from Donte DiVincenzo against the lowly Washington Wizards?
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Wednesday's Best NBA Player Props & Picks
(Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Max Christie Over 2.5 Made Three-Pointers (+206)
Christie didn't attempt a single three-pointer on Monday, but he's still averaging 2.4 makes and 5.6 attempts in November. He's made at least three shots from beyond the arc in four of his last five games, and he's averaging 2.5 makes per game this season. He's also shooting 45.8% from deep.
The Knicks rank 24th in three-point shooting defense, and they're allowing opponents to make 15.4 threes per game. That's the second-most in the league. If Christie wasn't coming off a 0-of-0 three-point shooting night, there's no way this price would be this favorable in this matchup.
Alperen Sengun Over 7.5 Assists (+130)
Sengun has been unbelievably consistent when it comes to assists this season. He has recorded between six and nine in every single game in which he's played, which has resulted in him averaging 7.4 per game. He's assisted on at least eight made baskets in five of his last nine games.
The Cavaliers are allowing 27.4 assists per game, which ranks 24th in the league. The only cause for concern is that the Cavaliers rank 16th in points allowed per game, giving up 116.2 per contest. Still, if opponents are assisting on a high percentage of their made baskets against the Cavaliers, then there's no reason to expect a player with a floor of six to struggle in this matchup.
Donte DiVincenzo Over 14.5 Points (+101)
DiVincenzo is averaging 14.1 points per game this season, which is fourth-best on the Timberwolves. However, tonight, he and his teammates get to face the worst scoring defense in the NBA, as the Wizards are allowing 129.6 points per game. While you could confidently take the Over for Anthony Edwards or Julius Randle, I worry they may see reduced minutes in a game the Timberwolves are favored to win by 16.5 points.
While DiVincenzo could also see reduced playing time, his total is simply easier to hit. He's failed to score more than 14 points in four of his last five games, but he has scored 14 exactly twice during that same stretch. He's scored at least 15 in five games this season, and there is no better matchup than the one he'll get tonight.
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