So many players are getting extended game time after the All Star break, here are a couple that are making the most of their opportunity.
Best Bet
Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans (12:10pm)
Since becoming a Pelican, Kelly has played 6 games for his new club. Over that stretch, he has averaged 25 minutes and looks to be a key part of their rotation to finish the season.
8.3 rebounds per game on average is a great way to earn and keep starting minutes at a new franchise. He has cleared in 4 of the 6 games, including 2 games in double digit rebounds against the Spurs. Houston are the best rebounding team in the competition, so New Orleans will need a big game from ‘the lunch lady’.
SGM – Olynyk 6+ Rebounds/ Sengun 20+ Points/ Thompson Over 4.5 Assists = $4.33
Next Best
Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics (11:30am)
Grimes has been unexpectedly brilliant lately and with Philly all but putting the cue in the rack, he has a great opportunity to continue.
Over his last 3 games he has averaged 38 PRA and he is playing full of confidence. The 76ers have a list of players out for this game nearly as long as people available to play. If Paul George doesn’t get up for this one, it leaves Grimes as the first or second option.
Grimes has cleared this line the last four games, when playing 30 minutes or more. I expect him to get a full 36 against Boston and hopefully he keeps this thrilling form.
SGM – Grimes Over 17.5 Points/ Tatum Under 27.5 Points/ Boston Win = $4.00
Value Bet
Golden State Warriors @ Brooklyn Nets (11:30am)
A sneaky bit of form has gone under the radar for most, with Draymond having 8 or more rebounds in his last four games in a row. He is flirting with triple doubles again and looks to have worked out how to play with his new starting 5.
A notable minutes increase has helped Green produce higher than average across the board and he nearly snuck in for the next best bet above. Much prefer to chase the value here with a current track record that can’t be argued.
SGM – Green 8+ Rebounds/ Z. Williams 10+ Points/ Thomas 2+ 3 Pointers = $7.25
Friday NBA Multi
Celtics/ Warriors/ Rockets
$2.05