The NBA postseason is always wild, wacky and filled with knife-cuttable drama. With players putting everything on the line in an attempt to bask in championship glory, the pressure-packed games are tremendously fun to wager on. As a result, the sportsbooks offer many creative ways to enhance the action. What are Brad’s favorite prop plays in Kings vs. Pelicans on Friday? Check out his juicy SGP below.
The pick — Domantas Sabonis UNDER 22.5 assists and rebounds (-130, ESPN BET)
Evans, did you start shooting tequila at 7 o’clock this morning? Or have you come down with a crippling case of amnesia? You friggin’ LOVE Sabonis props more than Kirby The Gambler (Brad’s corpulent Norfolk Terrier). What’s the deal?
Yes, strange times have officially set in. Wagering repeatedly on Sabonis OVERS is a passion pet project, but sometimes the lines get too inflated, even for this gullible gambler.
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New Orleans center Jonas Valanciunas has somewhat kept the Kings’ offensive centerpiece in check in their various interactions. Exchanging pleasantries five times in the regular season, Sabonis failed to reach 23 combined assists and rebounds four times. And the one game he did — a 127-117 Pelicans win in Sacramento on Dec. 4 — Sabonis barely eclipsed the needed total with 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
New Orleans takes pride in its defensive performance. During the regular season, the Pelicans ranked No. 6 in adjusted defensive efficiency. In their last 15 regular-season contests, they landed inside the league’s top 13 in fewest rebounds and assists allowed per game.
The loins still burn for thy King, but the love of money temporarily outweighs the relationship dedication.
Blame the all mighty dollar, Domantas.
NBA postseason record: 2-2, +0.10 units