Bryan Armetta shares his three favorite player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s seven-game NBA slate.
Saturday offers up a seven-game, 14-team NBA slate. That’s plenty of options for fans and bettors alike to choose from. Still, finding the right player prop is easier said than done. Which names can you trust going into today’s contests?
Here are my three favorite NBA prop bet picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday.
Top NBA prop bet picks
Zaccharie Risacher 13+ points (-109)
The Hawks are staying afloat at 9-7, even with face of the franchise Trae Young (knee) sidelined. Atlanta’s greatest strength is its depth, especially in the front court. Among those that play a major role, Zaccharie Risacher has gotten a bit lost in the shuffle. Still, last year’s number one overall pick has had his moments. Through 13 games, he’s averaging 12.1 points on 45/32/68 shooting splits.
Despite his middling numbers, Risacher has started in all but one of his appearances this season. That’s unlikely to change ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Pelicans. There could be even more opportunity for the Frenchman to produce with center Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) questionable to play. In addition, New Orleans has surrendered the seventh-most points (121.8) and fourth-most three-pointers made (14.9) per game. Risacher has notched at least 13 points on seven different occasions; tonight could easily make it eight.
Coby White 5+ assists (-118)
A hot start for Chicago has begun to fade. However, Coby White’s return should give fans some reason for optimism. The guard missed several weeks due to a calf strain. In two games since returning, he’s posted 26.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists. Granted, 47% shooting from three-point range is unsustainable. However, White’s role as a primary ball handler for the Bulls is unlikely to change.
Another stat-stuffing performance is more than likely tonight against the woeful Wizards. Washington has coughed up the most points (129.7) and second-most assists (29.9) to opponents this season. However, Chicago’s recent struggles make it difficult to imagine a blowout. That’s especially true on the second leg of a back-to-back. White was held out of Friday’s contest, giving him fresh legs. That should come in handy during a potentially high-scoring affair.
Cade Cunningham 6+ rebounds (-114)
The story of the NBA’s first month has been the Pistons. Detroit’s 13-2 record is pacing the Eastern Conference, thanks in large part to Cade Cunningham. The do-it-all superstar is already putting together an MVP-caliber campaign. Over 12 games, he’s averaging 27.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 9.9 assists. If there’s a knock on the guard, his shooting has been inefficient at best. As a result, his effectiveness on offense can vary from game to game.
Detroit’s leading man is poised for another busy evening. The Bucks are undermanned, currently missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin). This team already struggled to box out, allowing the fifth-most rebounds per game to opponents (57.9). That number will only get worse without the Greek Freak healthy. In six of his last eight meetings with Milwaukee, Cunningham has snagged at least six boards. There’s no reason to expect anything different on Saturday.