Best NBA player props for Saturday's slate: Garland dissects the Thunder

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland

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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Marvin Bagley III over 10.5 points (-114)

Over the last 3 games Marvin Bagley III has put together several strong games, with totals of 16, 26 and 17 points. In 2 of those games he managed he managed to exceed 30 minutes of playing time and could be in for a similar role here, especially considering his recent efficiency. He has shot above 58 percent in each of his last 3 outings. Bagley has been playing alongside Richaun Holmes which could mean that he will be matched up against Bobby Portis rather than Giannis Antetokounmpo. That should be an easier matchup for the Kings big man. Portis is not as accomplished as the Greek on the defensive end. Bagley has the ability to hit midrange jumpers which should work in his favor as he will not have to engage with Antetokounmpo as the help defender in the paint. Considering his recent form, 11 points seems very realistic for him tonight.

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Darius Garland over 9.5 assists (+105)

Darius Garland has been an assisting machine. He has managed 10 or more in 5 of his last 6 games. That includes the 18 he had against this Oklahoma City Thunder squad a week ago. The Cleveland Cavaliers retain a huge size advantage in the interior over the Thunder and that should really help Garland get his assists tonight. He will have clear targets to dump the ball down into here. Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Lauri Markkanen and Kevin Love should all have mismatches in the paint . The Thunder give up the 26^th most assists in the league. With Rajon Rondo remaining questionable, Garland will be left to reap the rewards of this by himself. Expect another great passing night from one of the breakout starts of this season so far.

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Mikal Bridges over 1.5 made threes (+150)

Mikal Bridges is averaging 1.7 three pointers made in the month of January. He is doing this on close to 5 attempts per game and 34.1% shooting from deep. Whilst he did struggle against the Pacers when they last met, he does tend to shoot better at home. That could definitely help him bounce back tonight. In Phoenix he is making 38.7% of his perimeter shots and if he remains as aggressive as he has been in getting his shot off, this line seems like great value. The Pacers are very shorthanded tonight with the Suns possibly facing an easy evening. If the Suns are comfortable here, Chris Paul and Devin Booker could look to make a bigger effort of getting others involved. I would expect Bridges to benefit from this.

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