Sunday's scintillating nine-game slate gifts bettors plenty of NBA player prop bet opportunities. With a plethora of the Association's greatest superstars in action, there's no better day to jump on some value player prop plays.
My NBA player props today focus on Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson and Jordan Hawkins.
Kevin Durant OVER 2.5 Three-Pointers +112
We smacked a KD prob in our NBA player props picks last Sunday, so why not go back to the well?
The Slim Reaper has exceeded 2.5 three-points in five of his last six games at home, while averaging 3.7 threes a night. The 6'11 unicorn has shot an unreal 51% from deep during that period, while attempting 7.2 threes per contest.
Every clutch shot from Kevin Durant so far this season https://t.co/eDcpC3hKk4 pic.twitter.com/TErH1G4bCw
— Pitless (@pitlessball) January 21, 2025
I like Durant to knock down more than a few threes tonight against a banged up Timberwolves squad that allowed the Jazz to shoot 40% from the three-point line on Friday. The two-time NBA Finals MVP knocked down four of his eight threes against Minnesota in January and is a great bet to hit at least three tonight. Bet on KD to light up the Timberwolves from deep.
Zion Williamson OVER 36.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists -115
New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson has flourished since returning from injury. Across the former first-overall pick's last 10 games, Zion's averaged 25.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per night while shooting 62.2% from the field.
According to CraftedNBA, Williamson ranks in the 97th percentile in free-throw attempt rate, 85th in box creation, and 74th in passer rating. Meaning he gets to the line, and creates for his teammates at a stellar rate.
Zion Williamson over his last 12 games:
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) February 28, 2025
- 26.3 PPG
- 6.9 RPG
- 4.7 APG
- 62% FG
- 65% TS
He joins Giannis, Jokic, and KAT as the only players this season to average 25+ PPG on 60% shooting over a 10+ game stretch 💪 pic.twitter.com/84Ksqha7Gu
Additionally, Williamson has surpasses 36.5 PRAs in 11 of his last 12 games versus teams in the bottom-10 for points allowed. Zion's also averaged an insane 10.8 potential assists, and 11.6 rebounding chances in his last 10 contests. Remember, the Jazz are in a free-fall as Danny Ainge aims to tank for Cooper Flagg. Nobody's getting in front of Zion's powerful drives to the bucket tonight. Bet on Zion Williamson OVER 36.5 points + rebounds + assists against the Jazz.
Jordan Hawkins OVER 9.5 Points -154
Pelicans swingman Jordan Hawkins has exceeded 9.5 points in five of his last six games, while averaging nearly 13 points per night.
Without Herb Jones in the lineup and Jonas Valanciunas no longer with the team, Hawkins has taken on a much larger offensive role for the Pels. In fact, the former UConn sharpshooter has averaged 25 minutes per game over his last six contestsm while shooting 45% from the field. Hawkins has also knocked down at least two three pointers a night, and made an average of 1.5 free-throws. With seven points a shoo-in we simply need Hawkins to make an extra bucket or two against an atrocious Utah Jazz defense allowing nearly 120 points per game.
Expect to see Zion create more than a few open looks for Hawkins in the corner tonight in Utah. Bet on Jordan Hawkins to hit at least 10 points as our final NBA player prop pick.
