Best NBA Player Props to Consider for March 31 (Archive)
The NBA has five games this Thursday evening, including a marquee matchup between the Bucks and Nets on TNT. Here is a few NBA prop picks from Bovada, a top-rated sportsbook, that should bring you the best value for your buck.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 07:30 PM EDT at Barclays Center
Kyrie Irving
The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets meet for the final time this regular season with the Nets a 1.5-point favorite.
Milwaukee leads the season series 2-1, but it was Kyrie Irving's 38-point effort last month that got Brooklyn the win without Kevin Durant available.
Prop Analysis
Irving is only averaging 17.0 points per game over the last three games, but this is a big matchup with a Milwaukee team that has struggled against guards all season.
The Bucks allow point guards to average 3.6 made three-point field goals per game, easily the highest average in the NBA this season.
Irving is only shooting 27.3% from three over these last three games, but he did rebound with a 4-for-8 night against the Pistons on Tuesday.
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When he played the Bucks a month ago, he was 2-for-6 from three on his way to scoring 38 points. The Nets seem to be a “pick your poison” offense right now.
The last game was Durant scoring 41 points, so maybe this is going to be Irving’s night to shine. I like him to hit at least four threes again.
NBA Pick: Kyrie Irving Over 3.5 Three-Point Field Goals Made (+114) with Bovada (visit our Bovada Review)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 07:00 PM EDT at Little Caesars Arena
James Harden
The Philadelphia 76ers are a 10.5-point favorite in Detroit, though the Pistons have been playing everyone tough for weeks. This could be another game that goes down to the fourth quarter.
Prop Analysis
James Harden has struggled with his shot in recent weeks, but in two of the last three games, he’s hit four threes and scored at least 29 points.
In two games against Detroit this season as a member of the Nets, Harden only scored a total of 31 points.
But he had at least three threes and 10 assists in both games against Detroit.
Harden has hit at least three threes in 30 out of 59 games this season, so it’s basically a coin flip he will do it.
I trust him more to do that than I would for teammate Tyrese Maxey to score 20 points, and this may not be a game where Joel Embiid needs to score 35-plus points.
Harden should be good value against a subpar defense as the 76ers get back on track with a win to go to 3-0 against the Pistons this season.
NBA Pick: James Harden to Have 3+ Three-point Field Goals Made and Philadelphia to Win (+144) with Bovada
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 08:00 PM EDT at United Center
DeMar DeRozan
The Chicago Bulls are a 3.5-point home favorite against the Los Angeles Clippers. When these teams last met in November, DeMar DeRozan led his team to a 10-point win in Los Angeles.
He should have big numbers again in this one.
Prop Analysis
DeRozan was excellent against the Clippers in November. DeRozan shot 12-of-16 from the field, tied for his second-highest FG% in a game this season, and he finished with 35 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
DeRozan has had a quiet March compared to his near-MVP campaign earlier in the season, but he has scored at least 32 points in consecutive games along with at least six rebounds in both games.
The Clippers are one of the most favorable defenses in the league at allowing points and rebounds to shooting guards and forwards.
With Paul George back, the Clippers also should be more formidable of a foe, making a blowout less likely.
I like DeRozan to fill up the stat sheet again, and Bovada offers a parlay at favorable NBA odds for him to hit 30 points and six rebounds.
NBA Pick: DeMar DeRozan to Have 30+ Points and 6+ Total Rebounds (+285) with Bovada
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