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Steph Curry's ferocious shooting and the Magic's late-game surge gave us another winning night in the Association on Wednesday.
Thursday features seven games, including a potential Finals preview between the Nuggets and Celtics, both of whom are coming off losses. While we have no bets for that game, we've got three other player props to target.
Tyrese Haliburton: Under 18.5 points
Haliburton's scoring has been down the last few weeks, primarily because he's been cold from three.
Always a pass-first point guard, Haliburton has scored less than 18 points in five of his last six games. He hasn't averaged more than 18 points in a month since December. Thursday presents a difficult matchup for Haliburton as the Timberwolves - the NBA's best defense - visit the Pacers.
Even without Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota still has the defensive personnel on the perimeter and interior to challenge opposing offenses. The Wolves hold point guards to the fourth-fewest points per game.
Odds: -120
Bam Adebayo: Over 19.5 points
Adebayo has arguably been the Heat's best and most consistent player this season. He's certainly at the forefront of Miami's recent surge as the team has won 12 of its last 15 games.
Adebayo's rim-protection and rebounding prowess usually steal the headlines, but his scoring has been just as important of late: He's recorded at least 22 points in four of the last six games.
The Mavericks - the Heat's opponent Thursday - have an abysmal defense, and their suspect frontcourt depth contributes to those struggles. The Mavericks allow the fifth-most points per game to centers. Expect Adebayo to take advantage of a favorable matchup.
Odds: -115 (playable to -125)
Dennis Schroder: Over 6.5 assists
Ben Simmons hasn't played for the Nets since Feb. 26, and the team announced Thursday that he is out for the season. Dennis Schroder has recorded at least seven assists in four of the five games during Simmons' most recent absence.
Without Simmons, Schroder has played more minutes and assumed more point-guard responsibilities, giving him more opportunities to create for his teammates.
The Nets play the Pistons on Thursday. Detroit has the NBA's second-worst defense, so Schroder will get plenty of chances to dish and dime.
Odds: -130
Sam Oshtry is a sports betting writer at theScore. You can follow him on X @soshtry for more betting coverage.
