The NCAA Tournament may be happening, but this does not mean the NBA stops.
The NBA season is coming down to the wire, so we must place some bets. As great as it is to pick sides, I like player props on Friday. Player props are a great way to win big.
Player props limit liability which is very nice. You are betting on a single player rather than a whole team.
This can really help your winning percentage. Here are my best NBA player props for Friday, March 18, 2022.
Julius Randle Under 24.5 Points
Julius Randle is a tough player to bet because he gets into hot streaks but also fades. Randle and the Knicks will take on the Wizards, which presents some challenges. The Wizards may be a bad basketball team, but they have playmakers like Kyle Kuzma.
I am looking forward to watching the Kuzma vs Randle battle throughout this game. He is averaging 20.4 PPG this season, and his total is 4.5 points higher. This is a big gap and one that I cannot resist.
Randle is coming off a 20-point performance against the Trailblazers. I think he has a similar result in this game.
Jalen Green Under 18.5 Points
Jalen Green is one of the best young stars on the Rockets. Houston will face the Pacers tonight at home.
Indiana is not great, but they are better than the Rockets. Green will feel this defensive pressure on Sunday.
Green is averaging 15.8 PPG, and his total is at 18.5. He has gone over this total twice in his past four. He is typically around 15 points, so I am taking the under.
Harrison Barnes Over 4.5 Rebounds
The Kings will face the Celtics at home on Friday. Boston is rolling with 42 wins on the season. The Kings do not meet the cut.
Harrison Barnes is one of the best players on Sacramento. I expect him to come up big in this game for multiple reasons.
He should have success in the paint. The Celtics play fast, and the Kings miss a lot of shots.
This leads to more rebounds for Barnes. He is averaging 5.8 on the season, compared to his 4.5 total.
Jalen Brunson Over 14.5 Points
Mavericks vs. 76ers Prediction
Jalen Brunson is averaging 16 PPG this season. His total is set at 15.4 against the Sixers on Friday.
Philadelphia is a solid team, but I like Dallas to give them trouble. Brunson is one of the best role players on the Mavericks.
His total is 1.5 points lower than his average this season. He is also averaging 19 PPG against Philadelphia, so I am hammering the over.
Reggie Jackson Under 19.5 Points
Reggie Jackson’s average point total is set at 17.1 PPG. His total is set at 19.5 against the Jazz on Friday.
Jackson is going to have trouble facing a terrific Utah defense. I see him doing more in the passing game than taking the ball directly to the hoop.
This should lead to an under for the Clippers’ star. Best of luck with your player props bets on NBA Friday!
