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The new week of NBA action starts with just a trio of games, but we open with a great one, as Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
I’ve found my favorite NBA player prop for that exciting matchup, it’s in a place you may not expect. That and NBA picks for the other two games, on Monday, February 23, below.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
 Duncan Robinson | Over 10.5 Points | -120 |
 Ty Jerome | Over 17.5 Points | -120 |
 Reed Sheppard | Over 3.5 Assists | +102 |
Prop #1: Duncan Robinson Over 10.5 Points
-120 at bet365
The Detroit Pistons host the San Antonio Spurs in a matchup between two of the NBA’s best teams, and while this game is full of star power, I’m backing a role player to have a big impact.
Duncan Robinson has been a great secondary scorer for Detroit, averaging 12.3 points per game, and the Pistons' sharpshooter is on fire. Robinson is putting up 15.3 points per game while shooting 47.3% from 3-point range over his last seven.
And while the Spurs are a strong defensive team, they could be better on the perimeter, ranking 16th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Peacock
Prop #2: Ty Jerome Over 17.5 Points
-120 at bet365
Reliable bucket getters are few and far between for the Memphis Grizzlies.
That is, until Ty Jerome returned. The journeyman shooting guard is averaging 19.3 points while shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc.
Sportsbooks have caught on, but it’s not enough for this matchup against the Sacramento Kings.
The Kings are bad, and it’s only gotten worse. They rank dead last in defensive rating and are next-to-last in opponent points allowed per game in February.
Jerome has topped this number in five of seven games, including going for 28 against the Kings just back on February 4.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCSCA, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis
Prop #3: Reed Sheppard Over 3.5 Assists
+102 at bet365
While we start the night with a great matchup, the nightcap is the opposite, as the Houston Rockets are massive home favorites against the Utah Jazz.
The Rockets obviously have edges all over the court, but my best bet is Reed Sheppard to go Over 3.5 assists.
The sophomore guard is averaging 4.0 assists per game over his last five, topping this number three times during that stretch.
The Jazz rank dead last in defensive rating and opponent assists per possession, and in a mismatch like this, Sheppard should get a longer run.
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Peacock
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