Tonight’s Best Player Props in the Association | NBA (3/1)

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Happy Sunday. We've got a jam packed slate in the NBA today and I can't wait to get into it. Games have tipped off but we're here to focus on Sunday Night and start the month with a little more coin in our pocket. Let's jump into it.

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Today's Best Bets

Payton Pritchard o26.5 PRA (-110)| Lucky Rebel

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I'm going right back to Payton Pritchard tonight of the Boston Celtics. The sixth year guard is averaging 17.3 points per game this year, shooting 46.6% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc. He's also averaging 5.4 assists per game and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Since returning to the bench, Pritchard's averaging 19.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. He's played 10 games off the bench and he's recorded 26+ points/rebounds/assists in seven of the 10 games.

Pritchard recorded 22 points and 5 assists in their most recent win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics recorded the single highest offensive rating in NBA history against the Nets and blew them out by 37 points. Pritchard played 28 minutes in this blowout and it's been a similar story since returning to the bench.

Jalen Duren o30.5 P/R (+105) | Lucky Rebel

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Jalen Duren has been on a different planet since returning to play. He's averaging 28.3 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Duren's shooting 65% from the field and that's mainly because a majority of his shots are coming right at the rim.

The Orlando Magic rank 2oth in points allowed in the paint and 27th in opponent free throw rate. Duren's averaging 8.3 free throw attempts per game and making 69.7% of his free throws. The big man's also been an absolute menace on the offensive glass, averaging 6.3 offensive rebounds per game in his last four.

Duren's also cleared this line in every game this year without Isaiah Stewart; averaging 25.5 points and 14.7 rebounds per game. He's upped his scoring significantly this year (18.5 PPG) and its one of the reasons the Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern Conference.

Look for him to continue to attack the offensive glass tonight and take advantage of an undersized Magic front court.

Demar Derozan o15.5 Points (-122) | Lucky Rebel

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My last two props are both narrative plays and driven by hate. Demar Derozan is from the city of Los Angeles; specifically Compton. Derozan absolutely loves playing in Los Angeles and averages 22.9 points per game on the road in Los Angeles; against both LA franchises.

Against the Lakers specifically, Deorzan's averaging 24.8 points per game and shooting 51.1% from the field. He's played 17 road games against the Lakers, clearing this line in 15 straight; scoring fewer than 15 points once, that coming in his rookie year.

Demar's had 20+ in five of his last seven against the Lakers overall, taking an average of 15.7 shot attempt per game and shooting 55% from the field. The Lakers rank 27th in opponent effective field goal percentage and have struggled against guards all year.

Russel Westbrook o21.5 (-120) | Lucky Rebel

Like I said, my last two props will be fueled by hate. Russell Westbrook hates the Los Angeles Lakers and every time he plays them he makes a point to remind them. Since leaving Crypto Arena, Russ is averaging 15.2 points, 5.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds against the Lakers.

Russ is taking 13.2 shot attempts per game in these contests and shooting 44.1% from beyond the arc. The Lakers struggle against speed and even at the age of 37, Russ remains one of the fastest players in the NBA. He's cleared this in nine of the 12 games against the Lakers since his departure and he's cleared it in every game he plays 24+ minutes.

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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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