Are you looking for the best NBA player props picks for Wednesday, January 4th? Look no further. Below, I reveal my recommended bets for the midweek match-ups and share my reasoning behind each selection.
We have a whopping 12 games to enjoy on Wednesday, meaning 80% of the league’s 30 teams will be in action. Consequently, there is no shortage of attractive NBA player props to take advantage. Let’s get this show on the road!
Kevin Durant – Over 28.5 Points (-110)
The Brooklyn Nets head into Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls on a seemingly unstoppable 12-game winning streak. As a result, the Nets sit second in the Eastern Conference – nine places above the Bulls.
It is no surprise that Kevin Durant has been pivotal to Brooklyn’s magical run. The ageless 34-year-old averages 29.6 points per game this season, so I’m backing him to register over 28.5 points against struggling Chicago.
Tyrese Haliburton – Over 8.5 Assists (-105)
Tyrese Haliburton boasts the best assists-per-game ratio in the NBA right now. The Indiana Pacers star averages 10.1 assists per game in 2022-23, with 27 assists coming in his previous three appearances (nine assists per game).
Having played a key role in Indiana’s latest four-game winning streak, Haliburton looks destined to enjoy even more success when the Pacers face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. I recommend taking advantage of the over 8.5 assists wager.
Steven Adams – Over 14.5 Rebounds (-105)
Grizzlies vs. Hornets Prediction
Only four players have a better rebounds-per-game ratio than Steven Adams this season. The giant New Zealander has racked up 370 rebounds in 33 outings, meaning he averages 11.2 rebounds per game in 2022-23.
Thanks largely to Adams’ exploits, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves second in the Western Conference. With the Charlotte Hornets sitting second from bottom in the East, I’m confident that Adams will notch over 14.5 rebounds on Wednesday.
Mitchell Robinson – Over 1.5 Blocks (-130)
The New York Knicks will be confident of extending their winning streak to three games when they face the San Antonio Spurs, who sit second from bottom in the West after suffering seven losses in ten outings. Needless to say, the Knicks should make light work of the Spurs.
When it comes to the blocks-per-game leaderboard, only three players find themselves above Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks center averages 1.8 blocks per game this season, so I’m confident that he will achieve over 1.5 blocks against the Spurs.
CJ McCollum – Over 24.5 Points (-125)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Prediction
The Houston Rockets come into Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on a four-game losing streak. Having lost 27 of their 37 games this season, the Rockets sit rock bottom of the Western Conference – with the Pelicans flying high in third place.
CJ McCollum has been racking up points for fun recently. After notching 40 points against the San Antonio Spurs last month, the 31-year-old recorded 42 points against Philadelphia before scoring 26 last time out. That’s why I’m backing him to collect over 24.5 points against lowly Houston.