Top NBA Player Prop Picks for Today: Thursday’s Best Bets, Predictions

This Thursday, we’re looking at a five-game NBA slate, marking the final night of action before the league’s All-Star break. With our daily props on pause for the next few days, let’s try to head into the festivities on a high note, riding the wave of what has been a pretty successful run of late.

Below are two of my top bets, starting with Utah Jazz veteran Jordan Clarkson at home against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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UTA SG Jordan Clarkson OVER 16.5 Points (-111) vs. LA Clippers

• Clarkson is averaging 17.0 PPG this season.
• He is fresh off a 21-point performance in last night’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
• Clarkson has topped his 16.5 points prop in four of his past five games, averaging 22.6 PPG during that stretch.
• He has scored at least 17 points in all three matchups against the Clippers this season, hitting the 20+ mark each time.

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SAC PF Keegan Murray OVER 6.5 Rebounds (-104) @ New Orleans Pelicans

• Murray came through for us on this prop last night against the Pels, and I’m returning to the well in tonight’s rematch.
• He is averaging 7.0 rebounds per game (RPG) this season.
• Murray has topped his 6.5 rebounds prop in seven of his past 11 games.
• New Orleans ranks 28th in rebounding, allowing 46.5 per game to opponents.
• Murray has corralled at least seven boards in all three matchups against the Pelicans this season.

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