Tonight’s NBA main slate is a bit smaller to make way for the NFL playoffs, but there are still plenty of spots to target for betting purposes. The Atlanta Hawks at the Toronto Raptors (7 p.m. ET) headline the Association’s six nighttime contests, with a Pascal Siakam NBA prop bet standing out. Bettors can also make “bank” with intriguing prop bets like Jaren Jackson Jr.’s assist total in the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.
For more best NBA bets and player props, check out the OddsShopper betting tool.
21+ and present in OH. Gambling Problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
Best NBA Player Props | January 14
Jaren Jackson Jr. O/U 1.5 assists
Jackson Jr. is arguably having the best season of his young career. The big thing for Jackson is staying healthy. Still, just 23 years old, the 6-11 big man has been excellent on the defensive end and is a top candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award. He’s averaging just 4.7 defensive rebounds, although that’s a career-best. In 26 minutes a game, Jackson is swatting away 3.2 shots and recording 1.0 steals.
Jackson is having one of his best seasons, statistically speaking, but he is still essentially a black hole offensively. He is doling out less than an assist, a career-low, and commits 1.5 turnovers a game. Jackson is passing the ball better over the last 16 games, recording 20 dimes. However, he has only posted six multi-assist contests in 25 appearances.
Jackson is projected for 1.36 assists tonight against the Pacers. OddsShopper gives the under a 64% chance of hitting.
NBA Player Prop: Jaren Jackson Jr. Under 1.5 Assists
Pascal Siakam O/U 25.5 Points
Siakam is one of the most talented and versatile frontcourt players in the NBA. He can score on all three levels, is an above-average shooter and is a good offensive rebounder. His improvements in those areas, along with stellar passing skills, has made this season one of Siakam’s best.
Siakam averages 26.1 points on a career-high 18.8 shots a game. He also averages 1.4 3-pointers made, and attempts nearly nine free throws a contest. His shooting slash line is .482/.354/.781.
The 6-8 forward has played very well since returning from injury in late November, upping his production by 2.5 points a game. He has tallied 26 points or more in 13 of 20 games in that span, including in his last three.
Siakam has a fantastic matchup against the Hawks. He scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the team’s matchup in Toronto earlier this season. That was the fourth time Siakam has topped the 30-point plateau in the last six meetings against Atlanta.
OddsShopper gives the over a 58% chance of hitting with an expected ROI of 6%.
NBA Player Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 25.5 Points
Jaden McDaniels O/U 3.5 Rebounds
Jaden McDaniels is playing his best basketball. McDaniels has scored in double-figures five times and grabbed at least four rebounds on four occasions since January 1st. In that six-game span he has averaged 14.0 points, 4.5 boards and 3.5 assists. McDaniels has also shot 58.5% from the field and 52.9% from beyond the arc in that stretch.
McDaniels has also grabbed four or more boards in 11 of his last 16 games. OddsShopper gives the Over a 60% chance of hitting tonight against the Cavaliers.
NBA Player Prop: Jaden McDaniels Over 3.5 Rebounds
