Zach Thompson details his best player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight’s game between the Spurs and the Timberwolves.
The NBA closes out a huge Sunday of sports with eight more games on the scoreboard. One of the most interesting matchups of the evening is the Spurs visiting the Timberwolves in a Western Conference contest that tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET. The two teams are No. 5 and No. 6 in the Conference standings and looking to stay in postseason position. Both teams have lots of interesting stars and role players involved on a regular basis, giving us plenty of options to consider for some good player prop bets on the board.
In the bigger picture, on DraftKings Sportsbook, the Timberwolves are 3.5-point road favorites, with the game total set at O/U 234.5 points. The Timberwolves defeated the Celtics in a close game on Saturday night to improve to 11-8 on the season and 6-3 at home. The Spurs are 13-5, just ahead of the Wolves in the standings, and have won five of their last six games, including a big upset of the Nuggets in Denver on Friday to advance in the NBA Cup.
Let’s dive in and find a few places that player prop bets that look like juicy spots to attack for Sunday night.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Best Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Anthony Edwards 30+ points (+104)
Edwards has been red hot over the last week, and he has over 30 points in four straight games. On Saturday, in his return to Minneapolis, he poured in 39 points against Boston.
Edwards has added outstanding 3-point shooting to his already exceptional offensive repertoire. He missed four games earlier this season, but in nine of his 14 full games (64%), he has scored at least 30 points.
The Spurs have been a pretty good matchup for guards this season, and with an up-tempo environment at home, Edwards has a good chance to go over 30 points once again on Sunday.
Devin Vassell 3+ 3PM (-122)
Vassell has been a huge part of the Spurs’ recent success, so even though he only is averaging 2.8 3PM, I like his chances to hit at least three shots from long range in this matchup against the Wolves. On Friday, he went off with a massive seven 3-pointers and finished with 35 points to lead the Spurs to their big win in Denver.
While he isn’t always that productive, he has been able to make at least three 3-pointers in four straight games. He has also made at least three 3-pointers in seven straight games in which he has taken at least five 3-point attempts. With Stephon Castle missing his sixth straight game, Vassell should continue to get plenty of looks from long range, and I expect him to knock down at least three shots from long distance on Sunday night.
Keldon Johnson over 20 Points + Rebounds (+109)
Another key contributor lately for the Spurs, with Castle and Victor Wembanyama (calf) out, has been forward Keldon Johnson. In each of his 15 games this season, Johnson has come off the bench, but he has still managed to put up good numbers.
On the season, Johnson is averaging 12.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 24.0 minutes per game. However, over the last six games, Johnson has averaged 16.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game, putting his average over the 20 points and rebounds he needs for this prop.
Johnson has gone over this prop line in six straight games, and he will look to keep rolling as the Spurs continue their road trip. The trip started in Phoenix, where he had 14 points and six boards. He had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Blazers, and then on Friday, he had 14 points and eight boards to help Vassell power the Spurs to their big road win.
Without Castle and Wemby, the supporting cast has stepped up, so while we’ll back the superstar in Edwards for the Wolves, I also love grabbing these role players with good numbers lately.
