NBA (3/22) | Tonight’s Best Player Props in the Association

Varun Sharma

Written by: Varun Sharma

Last Update: Sun Mar 22, 2026, 4:24 pm ET

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Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl

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The weekend's coming to an end, but before it does; we've got a five game NBA slate to jump into. Let's finish the week on a high note and add a few units to the bankroll.

I've got four props I love today. Let's jump right into it.

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Today's Best Bets

Ayo Dosunmu 26.5 PRA (-110) | Lucky Rebel

Let's kick it off at TD Garden, where the Boston Celtics will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. The Wolves are still without Anthony Edwards and despite winning two of the three games he just missed, their offense has looked lost.

I'm looking right at the newest member of this Timberwolves team; Ayo Dosunmu. Ayo seems to be loving his role here in Minnesota and in the three games without Antman he's been the guy to step up.

In the three games without Ant, Ayo's averaging 19.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. He's shooting 49% from the field in these three games and 46% from beyond the arc.

Since coming to Minnesota, Ayo's averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He's started three straight games and he's played starter level minutes in five straight. Ayo's taking 12.6 shots per game in these five games and he's shooting over 50 from the field and beyond the arc.

He's been great for Minnesota and I'm expecting more of the same against a familiar opponent. He's played the Celtics 16 times in his career, 12 times as a starter. In those 2 games he averages 12.8 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Ayo's usage was significantly lower while in Chicago but his shooting splits speak volumes. In the 12 starts against Boston, Ayo's shooting 55% from the field and 47% from the perimeter. Strangely enough, his shooting splits only get better when on playing in TD Garden.

In Boston, Ayo's shooting 57% from the field and 64% from beyond the arc. He's thriving in this new role and look for that momentum to carry into tonight.

Neemias Queta

Neemias Queta o8.5 Rebounds (-105) | Lucky Rebel

Keeping it in the same game, but on the other side of floor. Neemias Queta has been the starting center the Celtics have been missing and the way he's emerged this year can't be overlooked. Queta averaged just 13.9 minutes per game last year and went from six total starts in his career, prior to this season; to starting 65 of his 66 games this year.

Queta's now averaging 9.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He's also averaging 2.1 combined blocks/steals per game and he's been the anchor that supports this Celtic defense. The Celtics rank 3rd in defensive rating this year (111.7) and they've been significantly better with Queta on the floor.

The team's defensive rating drops to 109.8 with him on the floor, compared to 115.0 with him off the floor. Queta is also the team's leading rebounder and tonight in a game against the 7'1 Rudy Gobert, they'll need Queta at his best.

Last time out in this same matchup, Queta grabbed 18 rebounds and 8 came on the offensive glass. He's averaging 9.0 rebounds per game in the month of March and with the Wolves missing Antman, I'm expecting more missed shots from the Wolves.

Neemias Queta

Donovan Clingan o11.5 Rebounds (+115) | Lucky Rebel

I could sit here and talk about Donovan Clingan all day. The kid's been great in his sophomore year; averaging 12.3 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He's started all 66 games he's played in this year, averaging 27.4 minutes per game and 1.6 blocks per game.

Clingan leads the league in offensive rebounds this year, he's third in second chance points scored and he's elevated his game even higher over the last few weeks. Clingan's cleared this line in 12 of his last 20 games, averaging 12.8 rebounds per game and 4.7 offensive rebounds per game.

On the road, it's more of the same. He's cleared this line in 13 of his last 20 road games, averaging 12.5 rebounds per game and 4.9 offensive rebounds per game. The Nuggets have been a great rebounding team this year but matched up with Nikola Jokić, Clingan will need to work twice as hard clearing the glass.

Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl

Jakob Poeltl o8.5 Rebounds (-115) | Lucky Rebel

Capping it of with another rebounding prop, this time in the last game of the night. Jakob Poeltl is back for the Toronto Raptors and he might not get the hype he deserves, but Poeltl is so important to the Raptors success.

Poeltl's missed a ton of time this and it's why he's only cleared this line three times in his lat 10 games. He's played in 34 games this year but he's played 25+ minutes just 21 times. He's averaging 9.0 rebounds per game in these 21 games and he's now looking like he's back to a full compliment of minutes.

Poeltl's played 30+ minutes in two of his last three games and in games he plays 30+ minutes he's averaging 10.9 rebounds per game and 4.0 offensive rebounds per game. The Raptors just played the Phoenix Suns a little over a week ago. Poeltl played just 21 minutes in that game due to foul trouble and grabbed 6 rebounds.

The Suns rank 24th in rebounds allowed to opposing centers and 28th in opponent offensive rebound rate. Poeltl has been great on the glass this year and this line feels like it's more reflective of his playing time this year, than it does his ability.

Look for Poeltl to be big on the glass tonight.

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Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma

You may know me as ‘VSaaauce’. I’ve been a die hard hoops fan my entire life. I’ve been betting on the NBA/NCAAB/NFL/MLB for six years now, each year gaining more and more knowledge about being a profitable handicapper. I’m eager to learn, and eager to pass on everything I’ve gained over the last few years. I started my Twitter page four years ago, and this community makes me so thankful I did. Outside of sports and handicapping, I enjoy traveling, hoopin, a strong espresso and I’m currently studying to obtain my MD. I’m all about the vibes, good vibes only. If that sounds like you, follow me on 'X' @VSaaauce.

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