The NBA regular season is back in action with a solid 8-game slate on Thursday night. So, we've got you covered with player prop predictions for three of today's contests.
Our NBA player props for Thursday are targeting Draymond Green, Tari Eason, and Pelle Larson.
Continue below for our NBA player prop picks for Thursday, January 22.
NBA Player Prop Picks for Thursday, January 22
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Warriors vs. Mavericks
Draymond Green Under 6.5 Assists (-150)
By Nick Galaida
According to RotoGrinders CourtIQ, Draymond Green is averaging 6.2 assists per 30 minutes this season with Jimmy Butler off of the floor.
However, Green has played more than 29 minutes in only one game since December 28, so that’s closer to his ceiling projection than a median projection.
Green will more likely play about 27 minutes tonight, and he is facing a Dallas defense that has been about league average in January in terms of allowing assists to the forward position.
Even with Jimmy Butler out, this number is probably too high.
Pick: Draymond Green Under 6.5 Assists (-150)
Rockets vs. Warriors
Tari Eason Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-110)
By Joe Dellera
Steven Adams is slated to miss extended time for the Rockets, and without him in the lineup, it’s Tari Eason's time to shine.
Tari only had 12 Points + Rebounds against the Spurs last time out, but that's a tougher matchup. Otherwise, Eason had hit this in 10 straight games without Adams.
Joel Embiid is on the injury report for the Sixers, and while I expect him to play, it would be even better for Eason if he doesn't.
The Sixers are a bottom-10 rebounding team, and their defense is middle of the road. So, this is a spot where Eason can excel.
Pick: Tari Eason Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-110)
Heat vs. Trail Blazers
Pelle Larsson 3+ Assists (-175)
By Nick Galaida
This season, Pelle Larsson has played 24+ minutes in 20 of his last 22 games with Tyler Herro unavailable.
According to RotoGrinders CourtIQ, Larsson is averaging 3.4 assists per 24 minutes with Herro off of the floor.
He has recorded 3+ assists in 17 of his last 22 games (77.2%) with Herro inactive, including 9 of 11 road games (81.8%).
A line of -200 carries implied odds of 66.7% — and there is an edge at this alternate number, even in a tougher matchup against a capable Portland defense.
