Best NBA player prop bets for today 5/3: Jayson Tatum delivers for Celtics

Germantas Kneita

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

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Jayson Tatum Over 3.5 made threes (+102)

Jayson Tatum has been locked in from beyond the arc this postseason. The Celtics superstar is making 38.5% of his attempts from there. It has allowed him to knock down 4 or more triples in in 5 of his last 6 games. That includes the 4 he made against the 76ers in Game 1. He attempted only 5 shots from deep in that game, which his lowest mark for this year’s playoffs so far. Expect him to get his attempts back closer to the 10 per game he managed in the series against the Atlanta Hawks.

There is a possibility that Joel Embiid will make his return tonight. His presence in the paint as a rim protector should encourage the hosts to focus on spacing the floor and Tatum will be a major part of that. P.J. Tucker is a strong on-ball defender too and should do a great job of keeping the Celtics superstar away from the paint. Look for that to convert to a great scoring night from the arc.

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Al Horford Over 1.5 blocks (+170)

Al Horford has been terrific defensively in the playoffs. He is averaging 2.2 blocks per game and has recorded fewer than 2 in a game just twice in his 7 games so far. He was also able to record 3 blocks in the last game against the 76ers. The Celtics did a terrific job of slowing down Tyrese Maxey from the perimeter, keeping him to just 22% shooting from beyond the arc. Doing so again would encourage the 76ers’ guard to drive to the rim, where Horford would have the opportunity to come over as a help defender and impact shots. He is currently on a great blocking streak and seems a good value selection to keep that going.

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