NBA Player Prop Bets and Betting Picks – 1/6/22

Jaylen Brown Over 2.5 Threes (-115) at Caesars

Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks (7:30 pm ET)

In 11 games since Jaylen Brown’s December 13 return, he’s been on fire from behind the arc. He’s averaging 3.4 three-pointers made per game and 9.2 attempts. When you’re taking that many attempts, a shooter like Brown will deliver more times than not. 

Brown’s three-pointers line is set at 2.5. He’s gone over that total in eight of his past 11 games, including in three straight. What’s more, Brown gets a favorable matchup against the Knicks tonight. 

Although New York’s overall defense has been terrific, they can be had from behind the arc. The Knicks’  are ranked 22nd in three-pointers allowed this season. 

Brown has dropped at least four threes in each of his past two games. We only need three tonight.

Jayson Tatum Over 23.5 Points (-110) at Caesars

Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks (7:30 pm ET)

Jayson Tatum looked great in his return from a four-game absence on Tuesday night against the Spurs. He dropped 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds while playing 37 minutes. While he showed no signs of rust, he also didn’t pop for over 20 points. He should get back on track against the Knicks on Wednesday. 

Normally, Tatum is a wicked scorer. He is averaging 25.4 PPG this season. While his matchup against the Knicks isn’t the best, Tatum is an elite player and is normally matchup-proof. 

The sportsbooks are setting Tatum’s points line at 23.5. That is 1.9 points below his season average. They are disrespecting his game just a tad if you ask me.

Tatum has gone over 23.5 points in 10 of his past 13 games. He also dropped 25 on the Knicks back on December 18.

Tatum will make the books pay at the Garden tonight.

Saddiq Bey Over 2.5 Assists (+125) at PointsBet

Detroit Pistons @ Memphis Grizzlies  (8:10 pm ET)

I went with Saddiq Bey’s points total last night and he didn’t come close. Tonight, I will target his assists, which are set at 2.5. Bey and Cade Cunningham are rising stars stuck on an atrocious Pistons club. 

When the Pistons shine, there is a good chance that Bey and/ or Cunningham are involved. While Bey is normally a scorer, he also can dish the basketball

Bey has logged 3+ assists in six of his past nine games. Tonight, he will get a Grizzlies team allowing the 25th most assists this season. The Grizzlies have allowed both LeBron James and Kevin Durant to drop 6+ assists on them in two of their past three games.

I am not saying Bey is at their level, but he’s an above-average shooting forward in today’s NBA. He’s good for at least three tonight in a plus matchup.