The 2022-23 NBA season is starting to heat up as teams tend to take a look back and reflect on where they are at once we get to Christmas. Teams will be making a big push from now until December 25th, especially those teams that are starting to get healthy again.
There are just three games set to take place on Thursday, December 8th, but there are still some great NBA betting opportunities. Here are five of the best NBA player prop picks to make for games taking place.
Kawhi Leonard Over 3.5 Assists (+125)
The Los Angeles Clippers are in Miami to face the Heat and this is a game that will come with plenty of hype. Los Angeles is finally getting healthy again and that means that it’s time for them to go on a big run.
Kawhi Leonard is capable of leading the charge for the Clippers on offense, but he can also set up his teammates. Take the over 3.5 assists for Leonard, as he will be looking to get his teammates involved.
Jalen Green Over 21.5 Points (-115)
The Houston Rockets have not been a good team this season, but they have actually been better than the San Antonio Spurs. These two teams are set to meet up on Thursday night and this is a game that will feature plenty of young talent.
Jalen Green of the Rockets is one of the best young players in the league and he is expected to carry his team each night. Look for Green to score at least 22 points, as the Rockets will give the Spurs a game on the road.
Keldon Johnson Under 24.5 Points (-115)
The Spurs are scoring less than 110 points per game this season and they no longer have the defense to take over games. San Antonio needs its biggest stars to come up big in this one and Keldon Johnson is among that group.
Johnson is scoring 20.4 points per game on the year, but you can’t always count on him to have a big offensive night every time out. The best bet for this match-up is to take the under 24.5 total points, as Johnson and the Spurs will struggle.
Nikola Jokic to Record a Triple Double (+280)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Picks
The Denver Nuggets continue to be led by Nikola Jokic and the reigning MVP will take his talents to Portland on Thursday night. Jokic just continues to put up some big numbers on offense and he is nearly averaging a triple-double this season.
It’s not easy to record a triple-double in an NBA game, but these odds are simply too good to pass up. Jokic will have a big night, as the Nuggets have a great performance on the road.
Anfernee Simons Under 3.5 Made Three-Pointers (+110)
The Portland Trail Blazers were supposed to be one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they have found plenty of offense. Anfernee Simons comes into this game scoring 24.7 points per game and he has been lighting up opponents.
The Denver Nuggets are a solid defensive team and they are going to find a way to slow down Simons in this one. Simons will struggle to make shots and taking the under 3.5 three-point field goals is the way to go in this match-up.
