The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons will square off early on Saturday. This game will tip off at 12 p.m. ET, so bettors looking to get NBA player props action for Saturday’s Raptors-Pistons game must act quickly. Head to DraftKings to take advantage of the value on the Jakob Poeltl player prop markets before tip. Make sure to check out OddsShopper’s tools for other sharp plays.
Best Raptors-Pistons NBA Player Prop | Jakob Poeltl
Jakob Poeltl Prop O/U 1.5 Blocks
The Toronto Raptors made a move to get center Jakob Poeltl back at the trade deadline, and the big man has stuffed the stat sheet on defense ever since. Poeltl is averaging 2.5 blocks per game since the move and has beaten this number twice, including a three-block performance against the Detroit Pistons. Poeltl even blocked three shots against the Pistons earlier this year when still playing for the San Antonio Spurs.
Poeltl wasn’t doing much rim protection for the Spurs. Their limited offense required him to contribute more frequently as a scorer, limiting his ability to get back and contest shots. But now that Poeltl has plenty of support from Toronto’s more effective offense, he can afford to get more aggressive in the paint. He should return to the pace of 1.7 blocks per game he was averaging with the Spurs in 2022.
The Detroit Pistons have struggled with their shot selection this year. They have allowed the fourth-most blocks per game to all positions (5.5) and to centers (2.3). Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. racked up a pair of blocks against them on Thursday night. Boston’s Luke Kornet swatted three shots against them in their final game before the All-Star Break.
The books have mispriced this NBA player prop. The juice for this prop should sit close to even, not stacked on the under. Poeltl has feasted against the Pistons this year and has a better than 50% chance of recording at least two more blocks against them. Bettors should buy the over at +130 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Readers who are yet to register at DraftKings can secure $150 with a winning $5 moneyline wager!
Best NBA Raptors-Pistons Player Prop: Jakob Poeltl Over 1.5 Blocks (+130 for 0.5 Unit) at DraftKings
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