NBA Prop Bets Today: Rudy Gobert and Luke Kornet amongst best NBA Player Props for Monday

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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Rudy Gobert (MIN) over 10.5 rebounds (+108)

Odds available at Fanatics Sportsbook at time of publishing.

This will be the 2nd time that Rudy Gobert has faced off against the Phoenix Suns this season. The first meeting saw him dominate the glass on the way to a 12-rebound performance. It is one of the games in a 9-game stretch in which the Frenchman recorded 12+ boards. The matchup against Mark Williams is a favorable one, as he does not have to step out and guard his opponent on the perimeter.

The Suns have also had issues shooting the ball of late, ranking just 23rd in true shooting percentage over the last 10 games. With the Timberwolves in the top 10 in the league in defensive rating during that time, there should be no shortage of defensive rebounds for Gobert to chase down. Expect him to hit the over on this line.

Read our full Suns vs Timberwolves prediction

Luke Kornet (SA) over 1.5 blocks (-130)

Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing.

Luke Kornet has done an admirable job stepping in and filling in for Victor Wembanyama as a rim protector for the San Antonio Spurs. He is coming into tonight’s contest having recorded 8 combined blocks over the last 2 games.

The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans should prove to be incredibly favorable, too. They have an undersized frontline, and Kornet will tower over his direct matchup in Derik Queen. He should have success impacting his shots tonight. This season, no team in the NBA allows more blocks per game to opponents than the Pelicans, and with Kornet’s recent run, look for him to be the one collecting these rejections tonight.

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