The NBA regular season is back in action with a solid 9-game slate this Saturday. So, our NBA betting expert Joe Dellera has you covered with his top player prop prediction for tonight's contests.
Our NBA player prop for Saturday is targeting Jaden Ivey.
Continue below for our NBA player prop pick for Saturday, January 17.
NBA Player Prop Picks for Saturday, January 17
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Pacers vs. Pistons
Jaden Ivey Over 8.5 Points (-118)
I like this spot for Jaden Ivey against the Pacers, who tend to defend straight up and funnel shots into the paint.
Ivey can beat anyone off the dribble, and with Detroit listed as a huge favorite against Indiana tonight, he may get a bit of extra burn.
Ivey has been playing about 20 minutes per game lately, and that’s plenty of time to clear 8.5 points.
He put up 12 points in 12 minutes against Indiana earlier this season, and has a 100% hit rate on this prop against them — scoring 17.7 points per game against the Pacers over the last few seasons.
Ivey received more minutes in most of those games than he will tonight, but this still a great matchup for him.
