Warriors third-year forward Gui Santos has scored in double digits in three straight games. In that span, he is 5 of 12 from deep. Golden State won't have Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler or Jonathan Kuminga available. Look for Santos to again play around 25 minutes and clear this prop total.
Davion Mitchell returned from a sprained shoulder Sunday against the Bulls, dishing out six assists in only 21 minutes as the game turned into a massive blowout. He should play more in a competitive matchup against Atlanta. The total is 240, highest of the NBA slate. These teams rank 1-2 in pace. In his lone previous matchup with the Hawks this season, Mitchell recorded seven assists in 29 minutes.
Tari Eason averaged 7.8 rebounds in January, and his minutes could go up with Kevin Durant out. The Pacers give up the second-most rebounds in the NBA. Back Eason to clear this prop total for the eighth time in the past 12 games.
Jalen Brunson has dished out just 11 assists over the past three games. But this is a good matchup for Brunson to be a facilitator, in addition to a scorer. The Lakers have given up an average of 30.3 assists over their past three games -- the fourth-highest mark in the NBA. In 23 home games, Brunson has averaged 6.1 assists, compared to 5.6 on the road.
Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell remain out for the Heat, which puts more playmaking responsibility on Jaime Jaquez Jr. In his previous matchup with Chicago, Jaquez dished out seven assists in 24 minutes. He should play nearly 30 minutes Thursday in a game with the highest total on the board. Go Over on assists.
Since Houston lost Steven Adams to an ankle sprain, center Alperen Sengun has played four games, clearing this prop total three times. Sengun has faced the Spurs twice this season, finishing with 22 and 16 rebounds plus assists. Sengun says he has put his ankle injury behind him and his play is demonstrating that.
Ja Morant is out again, setting up Cam Spencer for another solid assists total. He has dished out 24 assists the past two games. This game has a total over 230. The Hornets are coming off a lockdown defensive performance against a depleted Philly team but for the season they’ve given up the 9th-most assists.
With Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson still out, Peyton Watson is playing major minutes. He's averaging 36.3 minutes this month, leading to averages of 23.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He's shooting 48.4 percent from deep this month. Look for Denver to be very competitive against the favored Pistons, with Watson playing a big part in that.
Kyshawn George went 2 of 10 from deep last time out and he's shooting 32.7 percent on 3-pointers this month. The Trail Blazers allow the ninth-fewest 3-point attempts and the eighth-lowest 3-point percentage. Look for George to stay Under this prop total for the seventh time in his last eight games.
Shaedon Sharpe, the Trail Blazers' second leading scorer, has become more of a distributor with each passing month. In January he's averaging 3.3 assists, and he has cleared this prop total in nine of his last 11 games. The Celtics have given up a healthy 28.3 assists per game over their last three outings.
Bam Adebayo had 29 points, nine rebounds and four assists when the Heat hosted the Suns on Jan. 13. Sunday sets up as another big game for the big man, as Kel'el Ware remains out. Look for Adebayo to clear this prop total for the sixth time in his last eight games.
Grayson Allen is coming off a 1-of-5 shooting performance from deep in Friday's loss in Atlanta. But with Devin Booker out and Phoenix hosting the Heat, Allen's volume and efficiency should increase. He made at least four 3-pointers in his previous six games. Back Allen to get hot from deep at even money.
The Lakers have been a good matchup for opposing forwards, which should help Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg clear this prop total. Flagg is coming off a 21-point performance vs. Golden State. He easily led the team with 18 shots, as the Mavs lack pure scorers in their starting lineup.
Bam Adebayo has racked up 17 assists in his last four games, registering at least four in each. Tyler Herro is out, so Adebayo has to set up his teammates in addition to being a scorer and rebounder. Adebayo won’t have to deal with Draymond Green either. I would play this to -150.
The Lakers rank 26th in defensive rating, have given up 132 and 135 points in the past two games, and are playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 11 rebounds in the previous matchup with LA. I bet him to get at least 28 combined Sunday night.