There are five games across the NBA on Thursday, including a doubleheader on TNT. We're targeting three plays. Let's get right to them.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Over 6.5 assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a better scorer than he is a passer, but he still creates opportunities for his teammates by garnering so much defensive attention.
He's averaging 6.3 assists on the season, and you can grab his over on 5.5 assists priced at -195. But those are short odds for a player prop. It's worth taking over 6.5 at plus money.
He dished out at least six assists in 10 of the last 14 games, and the Thunder play the Jazz, who allow over 10 assists per game to point guards, the most in the NBA.
Odds: +105
Keegan Murray: Over 2.5 threes
After an early slump, Keegan Murray has been one of the Kings' most consistent offensive players. Sacramento has lost three straight, but Murray's doing his part to keep the offense afloat.
Murray's shooting 42% from three on almost six attempts per game in January. He drilled at least three 3-pointers in four of the last five games, and the lone time he didn't was when he left early with an injury.
The Kings need Murray to remain consistent in order to get back on track against an injured Pacers group.
Odds: -130
Grizzlies team total: Under 100.5 points
The Grizzlies have the NBA's worst lineup, and no one else comes close. Ja Morant is out for the year, and Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are out for the next few weeks.
It was a miracle they knocked off a broken Warriors team on Monday, but, while this is a lost season for Memphis, it now has a chance to evaluate some younger talent like GG Jackson, Vince Williams Jr., and Ziaire Williams.
They scored 94 points against the Knicks' stifling defense this past Saturday and now face the Timberwolves, who have the NBA's top defense. It won't be easy for Memphis to score as 12-point underdogs.
Odds: -120 (playable to -130)
Sam Oshtry is a sports betting writer at theScore. You can follow him on X @soshtry for more betting coverage.
