NBA Betting Picks: Friday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets | Tonight 4/16

In addition to the Friday afternoon contest between the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz, bettors have 10 evening games in the Association to take advantage of today. A loaded slate offers plenty of NBA betting picks on props. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend off right. Today’s three featured NBA player props include picks for Saddiq Bey, Fred VanVleet and Maxi Kleber.

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NBA Betting Prediction: NBA Player Props | April 16

Saddiq Bey Over 15.5 Points

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The Pistons are among the worst teams in all the NBA this season, but Bey has been a bright spot of late. Averaging just 11.3 points per game on the season, Bey seems to have found his shooting touch down the stretch. He has scored in double figures in each of the last six and eight of the last 10 games. With his primary offensive weapon being the 3-point shot, it’s no surprise that increased makes from beyond the arc correlate with the rise in scoring. In the last five games alone, Bey has hit 19 triples. 


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Anyone playing fantasy basketball this season known full well that Dwane Casey is among the most frustrating coaches out there in terms of his nonsense rotations. That said, Bey’s recent production has rightfully seen him be afforded additional playing time. After averaging 25.3 minutes on the season, Bey has seen 29 or more on the court in each of the last four outings. Two of those saw him hit the 35-minute mark. More playing time and hot shooting points to the over on 15.5 points for Bey tonight. Add in the lengthy Detroit injury report, which includes leading scorer Jerami Grant, and Bey figures to be called upon against a weak Thunder defense this evening.

Fred VanVleet Over 3.5 Rebounds

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For the first time since April 2, VanVleet will be in action this evening, but the Raptors are still banged up in a bad way. Just as they get VanVleet back tonight, the injury report includes all of Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. Even shooting guard De’Andre Bembry has been downgraded to doubtful. For those keeping track of the depth chart, that leaves VanVleet, Malachi Flynn, Rodney Hood and Paul Watson as the only healthy backcourt players for Nick Nurse tonight. It’s safe to say playing time won’t be an issue for VanVleet.

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The Awesemo NBA Betting Player Props Tool is also bullish on VanVleet to exceed 3.5 rebounds in tonight’s game. On the season, he is averaging 4.2 boards per contest. While Toronto has admittedly been banged up for the better part of the season, rarely has the lineup been as depleted as it will be this evening. Another positive here comes in the opponent Magic. While they are a top-10 rebounding team on the season, Orlando is dealing with a pair of frontcourt injuries in their own right. The Magic also are shooting a league-worst 43.1% from the floor this season. More missed shots mean more rebounding opportunities for all players, including VanVleet.


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Maxi Kleber Under 1.5 Made 3-Pointers

The minutes have been sporadic for Kleber this season, especially recently. One trend that seems to hold constant is that a game in which Kleber plays big minutes tends to be followed up with a much lower playing time in the following game. Well, Kleber played 37 minutes in Memphis on Wednesday, scoring just 8 points and connecting on only two of his nine 3-point tries. In addition to fewer minutes, where tonight’s game differs is in the opposing defense. The Knicks defend the arc better than any other team, surrendering just 33.6% shooting to opponents. 

There is also a recent data point to perhaps utilize in this handicap. Kleber hit just one of his three attempts against New York back on April 2. It seems logical to fade a guy who may or may not see high minutes and usage, especially going up against a top-notch defense.


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