Best NBA Prop Picks: Lock In This Expert's Best NBA Prop Bets for Friday
Best NBA Prop Picks: Lock In This Expert's Best NBA Prop Bets for Friday
Last night, the Minnesota Timberwolves forced a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets on their home floor.
Tonight, we'll see if the Indiana Pacers can do the same against the New York Knicks.
Here are three player props for tonight's Pacers-Knicks Game 6.
May 17 Best NBA Player Props
Aaron Nesmith Under 4.5 Rebounds (+110) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Over the last couple of games, Aaron Nesmith has seen his minutes trend down.
In this series against the Knicks, Nesmith has added just 6.8 shots per game and is shooting 41.2% from the field. He has been far from an X-factor for the Pacers in the playoffs.
However, he's still added 5.8 rebounds per game in this series against New York. However, his number is blown up due to his 12 rebounds against the Knicks in the blowout win in Game 4 at home.
Although we've seen two blowouts in the last two games, it's unlikely the Knicks will play as poorly as they did in Game 4. Nesmith only grabbed four rebounds in Indiana's loss on Tuesday, and if the Knicks continue their dominance on the glass tonight, Nesmith will likely finish with no more than four rebounds tonight, too.
Pascal Siakam Over 21.5 Points (-112) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Although the Knicks won by 30 points against the Pacers on Tuesday, Pascal Siakam added 22 points on 7-for-15 from the field. It was the most shots he attempted since Game 2 and his second-worst shooting performance of the series.
At home, Siakam shot 16-for-23 and got to the line nine times, where he hit seven foul shots. If the volume gets higher and his shot selection stays the same, Siakam should be able to add 22 points in tonight's game against the Knicks.
Overall, he's been efficient from the field. He's shot 52.8% but has also gone 40% from downtown on two attempts per game. If the Pacers want to hold the Knicks, Siakam will have to be aggressive and score.
Donte DiVincenzo Over 15.5 Points (-160) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Meanwhile, Donte DiVincenzo is the second-leading scorer on the Knicks in the playoffs. In this series, he's added 20.6 points per game, but his current prop line is at 15.5 points.
That's because his last two games have been far from good. He's scored 15 points in the last two games combined and was in foul trouble in Game 5.
But let's not forget what he did in the first three games of this series. DiVincenzo shot 5-for-9 from three in Game 1, nailed 6-for-12 from downtown in Game 2, and shot 7-for-11 from three in Game 3.
He had a stretch with at least 23 points in four consecutive games, returning to Game 6 against the 76ers.
Against Philadelphia, heading into Game 6, DiVincenzo added no more than nine points in his previous three games. However, he exploded when it was time to put the 76ers away. He'll do the same against the Pacers tonight.
Best NBA Player Prop Bets Today
- Aaron Nesmith Under 4.5 Rebounds (+110) (Bet $100 to collect $210)
- Pascal Siakam Over 21.5 Points (-112) (Bet $112 to collect $212)
- Donte DiVincenzo Over 15.5 Points (-160) (Bet $160 to collect $260)
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.