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There are just 4 games on the NBA slate tonight. Nevertheless, they should all be interesting encounters. The Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks will be jostling for the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference as they take on the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors respectively. Then to close out the night the Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT. With Joel Embiid locking horns against Kawhi Leonard, that one should provide some fireworks. Be sure to read our NBA predictions for each of tonight’s games, but for now, let’s dive into my best NBA player prop picks.
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Jamal Murray over 19.5 points (-106)
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The Denver Nuggets have taken on the Portland Trail Blazers on 3 occasions so far this season. Jamal Murray is averaging 18 points per game in those contests. That average is brought down by an 8-point performance early in the season when he was still coming back from injury. He is in fine form now, scoring over 20 against this opponent in 2 straight games and averaging 20.3 points per game in January. With Jusuf Nurkic not being the most mobile big in the paint, Murray should have success attacking in pick-and-roll situations here. Damian Lillard is far from a terrific on-ball defender either. Do not be surprised to see the point guards get involved in a shootout tonight.
Be sure to check out our full Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets predictions
Kyrie Irving over 30.5 points (-110)
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Kyrie Irving will get to go up against one of the worst defensive teams in the league tonight as he takes on the San Antonio Spurs. The hosts are just 29th in defensive rating over the last 10 games and have given up 130 or more points in 3 straight games. With Kevin Durant out, Irving should see increased usage tonight. He was able to score 27 points in 29 minutes on 78.6% shooting from the field when the teams last met. The conditions seem set for him to break past that mark tonight. Up against him will be Tre Jones who simply lacks the size to effectively impact the superstar. The Nets will lean heavily on Irving tonight, and he has the tool kit to deliver here.
Be sure to check out our full Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs predictions
Joel Embiid over 10.5 rebounds (-113)
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been on a good rebounding streak of late. He has been able to record 11 or more rebounds in 4 of his last 6 games. He has been doing the majority of his rebounding work on the defensive glass this season, ranking 8th in defensive rebounds per game. With the Los Angeles Clippers 23rd in the league in opponent defensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games, they should prove to be a favorable opponent. Being up against Ivica Zubac should help Embiid too. The Croatian center has taken just 10 shots from 10 feet or beyond this season. This should allow Embiid to maintain great rebounding position throughout the night. Look for him to extend his streak here.
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