There are only two games on tap in the NBA on Monday, but I’ve got a pick for both of them.
The pregame narrative: Zach LaVine is starting to heat up for the Sacramento Kings and I like the value on his 3s prop. Elsewhere, expect Quentin Grimes to continue carrying the Philadelphia 76ers’ offence.
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Best Bet: LaVine over 2.5 threes (-104)
LaVine is finding his shooting touch for his new team. He’s coming off an impressive 7-for-11 three-point performance in an upset win over the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.
When at his best, he’s one of the top volume shooters in the NBA.
LaVine is averaging 3.1 three-point makes on 7.1 attempts per game this season (43.9%). That percentage ranks second in the league.
He’s hit four or more 3s in three of the past four games. LaVine always takes his fair share of shots, and he’s currently on a heater.
This game has a high projected point total (230.5), equalling more potential shots for the Kings’ sharpshooting guard.
Key stat: LaVine played against the Detroit Pistons once this season when he was still a member of the Chicago Bulls. He dropped 25 points on 7-of-14 from 3-point range.
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Grimes over 22.5 points (-120): Grimes is far and away the best player on the injury-riddled 76ers right now.
- Since the start of March, Grimes has been averaging 26.5 points on 50.0% from the field (40.6% from 3).
- He’s 13-4 against this number during that time.
Additionally, Grimes has attempted 14-plus shots in 12 straight games.
He fell short on this mark on March 29 vs. Miami, finishing with 15 points on a below-average shooting performance (6-for-14).
I believe Grimes can reach this total this time around with a few more attempts and better efficiency. Enough volume should be available for a Sixers team that lacks offensive options.
NBA prop picks made at 1:40 p.m. ET on 04/07/2025.
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Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.