The Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors will face off tonight in Texas. Although the trade deadline looms, nothing suggests the Raptors plan to adjust their rotation too much before making a move. Those hunting out bets for Friday’s Raptors-Rockets matchup should tail this NBA player prop at DraftKings — the book has left far too much value on the Pascal Siakam player prop markets. Check out OddsShopper’s tools for other sharp plays.
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Best Raptors-Rockets NBA Player Prop | Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam Prop O/U 1.5 3-Pointers
No player has a bigger role on the Toronto Raptors than Pascal Siakam. The versatile forward leads the team in usage rate (27.8%) by a healthy margin. Further, Siakam is averaging a monstrous 37.7 minutes per game. He has played 38 minutes or more in his last four starts. With a matchup against the fast-paced Rockets on tap, Siakam should excel in what could devolve into a track meet.
Bettors should target Siakam’s perimeter shooting because of Houston’s defensive struggles. The Rockets rank a solid fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (47.7) but allow the most above-the-break 3’s (10.9) and total made 3’s per game (14.3). When these teams met back in November, Fred VanVleet nailed seven triples in a game that Siakam missed.
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Although Siakam isn’t a high-volume perimeter shooter, he should attempt plenty of triples tonight. Houston’s defense should limit him in the paint, which will force him to pull up from long range. Further, the absence of teammate O.G. Anunoby could help him draw more volume as well. Siakam has made at least a pair of triples in 17 of his 43 appearances, which gives this play a raw hit rate (39.5%) that exceeds its implied odds (37.7%).
Those looking to back Siakam from long range should head to DraftKings Sportsbook for the best price. Everywhere else, including Pinnacle, a sharp book, has this play at +160 or shorter. Fortunately, DraftKings has it priced all the way up at +165. Users who are yet to register at DraftKings can score $200 in bonus bets with a $5 wager!
Best NBA Rockets-Raptors Player Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 1.5 3-Pointers (+165 for 0.75 Unit) at DraftKings
Best NBA Rockets-Raptors Ladder Bet: Pascal Siakam 3+ 3-Pointers (+550 for 0.25 Unit) at FanDuel
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