NBA Player Prop Predictions & Betting Picks for Orlando vs Boston and Atlanta vs Chicago January 23! #1 Most Accurate Handicapper
Wagertalk Handicapper and DFS sharp Ben Burns has the #1 prop record in 2023 and he’s providing two free player props from Monday’s NBA slate.
The first features an interesting H2H matchup between MVP candidate Jayson Tatum and Rookie Of The Year candidate Paolo Banchero.
Prop Type: H2H Player Points
Matchup: Jayson Tatum vs. Paolo Banchero
Sportsbook: Draft Kings
Orlando vs Boston Betting Prediction: The Prop Play: Banchero +13.5 -125
Orlando vs Boston Betting Prediction: Banchero & Tatum Current Form
Tatum was dominant his last time out. However, he sat out the next game with “wrist soreness.” That was the second of b2b games though.
So, it’s possible that the Celtics just wanted to give their star some rest. Admittedly, Banchero has struggled shooting lately. However, he was brilliant the last time that he faced Boston and he’s going to be anxious to bounce back with a better effort.
What’s On Deck
What’s On Deck
I feel that it’s important to mention that Orlando has Tuesday off while the Celtics play at Miami. Boston may elect to rest Tatum in tomorrow’s b2b spot.
However, given that Miami is a division leader from within the Eastern Conference, that would seem unlikely. Therefore, it’s entirely possible that the Celtics go slightly easy with their superstar’s minutes (or pull him early in the event of a big lead) in order to ensure that he’s good to go for the Heat.
This Season’s Orlando/Boston Games
This Season’s Orlando/Boston Games
Banchero scored 31 points and connected on six 3-pointers (a career best) the last time that these teams faced each other. Tatum didn’t play in that game. Two days earlier, Banchero had 20 points. Tatum had 31.
In this season’s first meeting, Tatum had 40 while Banchero had 23. So, Tatum is averaging 35.5 against Orlando while Banchero is averaging 24.7 against Boston. While Tatum has the scoring advantage, it was by less than 11 points.
Bottom Line
Banchero averages 20.7 ppg (21.1 at home) and 24.7 ppg against the Celtics. Tatum averages 31 ppg (29.6 on the road) and has a bigger game on deck tomorrow. All things considered, I like Banchero’s chances of hanging within 13.5 points of Tatum.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction : Player Prop Young vs DeRozan
Today’s second prop features a more equal showdown between Atlanta’s Trae Young and Chicago’s Demar DeRozan.
Prop Type: H2H Player Points
Matchup: Young vs. DeRozan
Sportsbook: Draft Kings
Matchup: Young vs. DeRozan
Sportsbook: Draft Kings
The Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction – The Prop Play: Young +0.5 -120
Current Form
Even on an off shooting night, which saw him close on a 1-for-12 stretch, Young scored 25 last game. He had 27 points in the game before that. DeRozan scored 26 last time out but only 13 in his previous game.
Home/Road Splits
Derozan averages 27.5 ppg on the road but 24.5 ppg at home. Young averages 27.3 ppg at home and 26.9 ppg on the road.
Most Recent Meeting
Young had 34 last time these teams met. Derozan had 28.
What’s On Deck
Chicago plays tomorrow. Atlanta does not.
Bottom Line
Both players are excellent scorers and both should put up a fairly big number. I like Young to get a few more than DeRozan though. Getting an extra half point is a bonus.
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