Thursday’s 8-game slate is headlined by Thunder-Cavaliers, as both teams come in with just 4 & 5 losses and 15 & 10 game winning streaks – Historic numbers this late in the season. Let’s get into our favorite prop bets for the action on the hardwood on Wednesday. You can also check out our expert NBA picks for all of today’s biggest matchups.
Odds available at Caesars Sportsbook at time of publishing
There was no chance we wouldn’t have a play in Thunder-Cavaliers – The most highly anticipated regular season game between two small markets teams in some time. We’re turning to Jalen Williams, the 3rd year pro who has upped his scoring average to 20 points per game and a career-high in rebounds and assists. But we’re fading the likely All-Star against the stout Cavaliers defense that ranks in the top 10 in defensive efficiency and #1 in the league in 2-point field goal defense.
Even with Williams favorable road splits, he’s still a fine fade candidate. He’s under this line in 11 of his last 15 games while shooting 21% from three-point range in his last 10 games played.
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Odds available at BetMGM Sportsbook at time of publishing
Revenge narratives can get thrown out the window after a few years of spending time with the same time. Kelly Oubre spent his first 4 years in the league with the Washington Wizards – The 76ers opponent tonight. That may give him some extra juice, or the fact that Joel Embiid and Paul George will be sidelined. The 76ers will need his scoring ability as Oubre steps into the #2 role behind Tyrese Maxey.
The Wizards offer an excellent matchup for Oubre. The 76ers are projected to score 116.5 points and are double-digit favorites at home. They’ve allowed 110+ points in 9 of their last 10 games, resulting in a bottom-four defensive rating over that span.
