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Best NBA prop bets Feb. 12: Back bigs Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo and Jarrett Allen

Nuggets vs. Bucks predictions

Wednesday is a monster slate in the NBA with all 30 teams in action.

The pregame narrative: There are several prop bets I like, none more so than Bam Adebayo to clear his points line. I also have plays on fellow big men Nikola Jokic and Jarrett Allen, as well as guard Coby White.

Check out the best NBA prop bets for Feb. 12.

Best NBA prop bets

Best bet: Adebayo over 16.5 points (-130)

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best record in the NBA and are the No. 1 defence. 

They’re on a six-game winning streak, blowing each team out by double digits over that stretch.

They guard multiple positions well, including centres, which OKC holds to the third-lowest scoring average per game (according to Betting Pros). 

That might signal a fade on Adebayo and other Miami Heat players, but I think we can take advantage of a light line. 

  • Through five February games, this is by far Adebayo’s best-scoring month. 
  • He’s played 50 games, exactly half of those without former disgruntled teammate Jimmy Butler. Adebayo’s per-game scoring is up two points without Butler.
  • His February usage rate is up more than 3% compared to any month this season.

Key stat: Adebayo has cleared this number in eight straight and scored 17 versus OKC in December.

NBA prop picks: Back the bigs

Jokic over 28.5 points (-118): One big concern here is blowout potential.

The Denver Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, winning by 29. But that didn’t stop Jokic from producing his seventh 40-plus point game of the season.

He has smoked the Blazers in recent years, including a 34-point effort earlier this season.

Jokic has deployed his improved three-point stroke versus Portland, which ranks 20th in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage.

Jokic has drilled a combined six triples on 13 attempts in the two meetings this season. That type of volume would go a long way tonight.

The three-time MVP is averaging 31.2 points in February.

Allen over 24.5 points/rebounds (-108): The Cleveland Cavaliers big man gets a tasty matchup against the Toronto Raptors, who are on a back-to-back.

Toronto’s starting centre and best rebounder Jakob Poeltl missed his fourth straight game Tuesday and appears to be out again tonight.

Joel Embiid took advantage of the assignment, scoring 27 points with 12 rebounds.

Allen isn’t the scorer Embiid is but he’s a better rebounder and torched Toronto twice already this season.

  • Jan. 9: 18 points, 15 rebounds
  • Nov. 24: 23 points, 13 rebounds

Allen is averaging 25.6 points/rebounds this month ahead of tonight’s game against the Raptors, who allow the eighth-most boards to centres.

Quick pick

White to score 20+ points (-136): Tuesday was a forgettable night for the Chicago Bulls. 

They got dismantled by the Detroit Pistons, losing by 40 after scoring 29 points in the first half. Chicago gets the Pistons again and a better effort feels all but guaranteed. 

White was among the duds (five points, 2-of-13 from the field). But he went into last night hot and had previously lit up Detroit this season. 

I expect a bounce-back outing. 

White is a big threat from long range, where the Pistons struggle (No. 28 in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage). 

  • He’s 5-2 against this line since Zach LaVine played his last game for Chicago. 
  • White scored 22 vs. the Pistons at the start of the month and 25 in November.

Picks made at 11:54 a.m. ET on 02/12/2025.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors same-game parlay predictions Feb. 12: Bet on Cleveland and Mobley at +390

Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions

The Toronto Raptors travel home for a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The pregame narrative: It will be the Raptors’ second game in as many nights and I’m fading them once again. This +390 SGP also includes prop picks on Evan Mobley and Ochai Agbaji.

Check out my Cavaliers vs. Raptors same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 12.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions

Parlay: Cavaliers -10.5 | Mobley 18+ points | Agbaji 4+ rebounds (+350)

Cavaliers -10.5 (-200): I faded Toronto on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers and it blew up in my face, ruining my parlay.

But I won’t let that deter me from doing it again against a much superior Cleveland side.

The Cavaliers are 43-10 overall and 18-6 on the road.

Cleveland covered this spread in one of two meetings with Toronto this season. However, the most recent 132-126 win on Jan. 9 was against a rare healthy Raptors roster.

That shouldn’t be the case on Wednesday as Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett all missed yesterday’s contest with injuries.

Even though there’s no injury report for Toronto at the time of writing, Michael Grange recently reported that Ingram was about a month away, while Poeltl (hip) and Barrett (concussion) have missed the last handful of games.

The Cavaliers are the much better team on more rest. No need to overthink this one.

SGP legs

Mobley 19+ points (-118): The 23-year-old power forward is showing off his offensive development this season.

Mobley has always been a good defender but his scoring has seen huge improvement. For the No. 1 seeded Cavs, he is averaging 18.7 points on 56.9% from the field and 38.1% from deep.

That’s incredible efficiency from all spots on the floor.

Plus, he’s simply on fire right now. He’s scored 27-plus points in three straight games and he’s cleared this mark in four of his last five.

In two games against the Raptors this season, Mobley has scored 20-plus in both contests, averaging 23.0 points.

It’s hard to say for sure with no injury report but I’m assuming Poeltl will be out again. If that’s the case, Mobley should feast but he’s capable of clearing this modest total with Poeltl in the lineup, too.

Over the last 15 days, the Raptors have allowed the fifth most points to opposing PFs (25.1), per Fantasy Pros.

Agbaji 4+ rebounds (-159): With all the injuries, Agbaji has found himself in a starting role once again.

And he’s been productive with the opportunity. He’s grabbed four-plus rebounds in three straight games as a starter.

Toronto has relied on Agbaji to start often this season with injuries continuously being a concern.

In 37 starts, he’s averaging 3.9 rebounds in 30.1 minutes of action.

Picks made at 11:20 a.m. ET 02/12/2025

Cavaliers vs. Raptors same-game parlay predictions Feb. 12: Bet on Cleveland and Mobley at +390

Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions

The Toronto Raptors travel home for a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The pregame narrative: It will be the Raptors’ second game in as many nights and I’m fading them once again. This +390 SGP also includes prop picks on Evan Mobley and Ochai Agbaji.

Check out my Cavaliers vs. Raptors same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 12.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions

Parlay: Cavaliers -10.5 | Mobley 18+ points | Agbaji 4+ rebounds (+390)

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Cavaliers -10.5 (-215): I faded Toronto on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers and it blew up in my face, ruining my parlay.

But I won’t let that deter me from doing it again against a much superior Cleveland side.

The Cavaliers are 43-10 overall and 18-6 on the road.

Cleveland covered this spread in one of two meetings with Toronto this season. However, the most recent 132-126 win on Jan. 9 was against a rare healthy Raptors roster.

That shouldn’t be the case on Wednesday as Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett all missed yesterday’s contest with injuries.

Even though there’s no injury report for Toronto at the time of writing, Michael Grange recently reported that Ingram was about a month away, while Poeltl (hip) and Barrett (concussion) have missed the last handful of games.

The Cavaliers are the much better team on more rest. No need to overthink this one.

SGP legs

Mobley 18+ points (-120): The 23-year-old power forward is showing off his offensive development this season.

Mobley has always been a good defender but his scoring has seen huge improvement. For the No. 1 seeded Cavs, he is averaging 18.7 points on 56.9% from the field and 38.1% from deep.

That’s incredible efficiency from all spots on the floor.

Plus, he’s simply on fire right now. He’s scored 27-plus points in three straight games and he’s cleared this mark in four of his last five.

In two games against the Raptors this season, Mobley has scored 20-plus in both contests, averaging 23.0 points.

It’s hard to say for sure with no injury report but I’m assuming Poeltl will be out again. If that’s the case, Mobley should feast but he’s capable of clearing this modest total with Poeltl in the lineup, too.

Over the last 15 days, the Raptors have allowed the fifth most points to opposing PFs (25.1), per Fantasy Pros.

Agbaji 4+ rebounds (-159): With all the injuries, Agbaji has found himself in a starting role once again.

And he’s been productive with the opportunity. He’s grabbed four-plus rebounds in three straight games as a starter.

Toronto has relied on Agbaji to start often this season with injuries continuously being a concern.

In 37 starts, he’s averaging 3.9 rebounds in 30.1 minutes of action.

Picks made at 10:20 a.m. ET 02/12/2025

Warriors vs. Mavericks same-game parlay predictions Feb. 12: Bet on Butler, Curry and Thompson at +330

NBA Finals Odds

An injury-riddled Dallas Mavericks squad host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

The pregame narrative: Dallas is without a centre, making Jimmy Butler an enticing target on his rebound prop. I’m also backing both Splash Brothers — Steph Curry and Klay Thompson — as they go head-to-head for a third time.

Check out my Warriors vs. Mavericks same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 12.

Warriors vs. Mavericks predictions

Parlay: Butler 6+ rebounds | Curry 25+ points | Thompson 3+ threes (+330)

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Butler 6+ rebounds (-143): It seems the basketball gods are just as angry with Nico Harrison for trading Luka Doncic as the team’s fans are.

Take a look at some of the injuries piling up for Dallas:

  • Anthony Davis (injured on Feb. 8)
  • Daniel Gafford (injured on Feb. 10)
  • Dwight Powell (out since Jan. 17)
  • Dereck Lively II (out since Jan. 14)

Rotowire projects 6-foot-6 P.J. Washington will start at the No. 5 and even he is questionable with an ankle ailment.

Golden State is healthy but doesn’t have a much better centre option, with Draymond Green playing the part. Butler is a capable rebounder and I expect him to feast as the team’s power forward.

He had nine rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday and is averaging 5.3 on the season.

SGP legs

Curry 25+ points (-230): Curry is on fire right now, scoring 30-plus points in four straight games.

He’s averaging 26.0 field goal attempts this month and draws a solid matchup against a Mavs team struggling to defend lately.

Over the last 30 days, Dallas has allowed the ninth-most points per game to point guards, according to Fantasy Pros.

If Curry attempts anywhere close to 20 shots I love our chances of cashing this leg. He’s cleared this line in three straight games against the Mavericks, scoring 26 and 37 points this season.

Thompson 3+ threes (-152): Thompson isn’t the player he used to be but this is a volume play.

The veteran shooting guard has to take more shots with Dallas’ injuries and has extra motivation to stick it to his old team.

Thompson smashed this line in both games against the Warriors this season:

  • Dec. 17. 7-for-11 from deep
  • Nov. 12: 6-for-12 from deep

Golden State has allowed the most 3s per game to SGs over the last 30 days. Thompson has cleared this line in six of his last eight games.

Picks made at 10:15 a.m. ET 02/12/2025.

Lakers vs. Jazz same-game parlay predictions Feb. 12: Back Doncic, Reaves and Kessler at +275

Lakers vs. Jazz predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz finish their home-and-home in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

The pregame narrative: Luka Doncic was quiet in his Lakers debut but wasn’t asked to do much in a blowout victory. I expect the superstar to produce tonight in this all-player-prop SGP alongside Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.

Check out my Lakers vs. Jazz same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 12.

Lakers vs. Jazz predictions

Parlay: Doncic 20+ points | Reaves 5+ assists | Kessler 12+ rebounds (+275)

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Doncic 20+ points (-245): Doncic scored 14 points and shot 1-of-7 from deep in his Lakers debut. Let’s forget that even happened.

We’re talking about a player who’s averaged north of 27.5 PPG since his rookie season and has a scoring title under his belt.

He only played 24 minutes on Monday and looked hesitant in front of a raucous Crypto.com Arena. Can you really blame him after being blindsided by the Dallas Mavericks just a few weeks ago?

The circus will follow Doncic all season but I think a road game against Utah is a nice spot for him to shake off the rust. The Jazz sit 28th in defensive rating and allow the third-most PPG to opposing point guards, per Fantasy Pros.

Doncic has reached the 20-point milestone in 83 of 93 games since the start of last season.

SGP legs

Reaves over 4.5 assists (-150): This price is a little steep for a standalone bet but is perfect for our SGP.

Reaves is having an all-star calibre month averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists. I believe now is the time to tap into his abilities as a passer, a department he’s become very consistent in:

  • Reaves is averaging 7.0 assists since returning from injury on Dec. 13.
  • In that span, he’s recorded 5+ assists in 20/27 games and 7+ assists in 13/27 games.

Reaves has at least four assists in 11 straight contests, giving us a solid floor to work with. Doncic will start filling the basket and LeBron James is still aging like a fine wine.

The shooting guard has flexed his scoring muscles recently but will inevitably take a back seat to those two.

Kessler 12+ rebounds (-125): If you put Kessler on the Lakers I believe it would instantly make them a championship contender.

Utah’s 7-foot, 245-pound centre is an efficient scorer and has been a wrecking ball on the glass lately.

He’s 5-0 against this line in February while averaging 16.0 rebounds per game. The 12 rebounds he hauled in against the Lakers on Monday was his lowest total of the month but that doesn’t worry me.

The Lakers made a blockbuster move for standout centre Mark Williams but it fell through after he failed a physical. Now, they’re stuck with free-agent signing Alex Len and an inexperienced Jaxson Hayes.

Kessler is an elite rebounder and should feast against L.A.’s undersized starting five.

Picks made at 8:55 a.m. ET 02/12/2025.

Pistons vs. Bulls same-game parlay predictions Feb. 11: Back Detroit ATS, Dosunmu and Cunningham at +310

Pistons vs. Bulls predictions

The Chicago Bulls are officially in tank mode and host a Detroit Pistons team vying for a playoff berth.

The pregame narrative: Detroit is currently the East’s No. 6 seed and I expect it to handle a Chicago team with no identity and no elite scoring. Take the Pistons to cover behind Cade Cunningham and also back Ayo Dosunmu to reach a points milestone.

Check out my Pistons vs. Bulls same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 11.

Pistons vs. Bulls predictions

Parlay: Pistons -4.5 | Cunningham 10+ assists | Dosunmu 10+ points (+310)

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Pistons -4.5 (-150): The Bulls have been the definition of “mid” for years and finally sold off an asset at the trade deadline. Gone is Zach LaVine, who was averaging a team-high 24.0 PPG.

I’m sure Chicago fans would’ve loved to see 34-year-old Nikola Vucevic moved as well, but perhaps that’s an offseason move.

And the offseason is what the Bulls should be prepping for. At 22-31, they have nothing more than the lottery to focus on.

These teams met in Detroit on Nov. 2 and the Pistons won 127-119. I expect a similar outcome tonight.

The Pistons have won four of their last six and covered this spread in each of those wins. On the season, they’re 3-2 ATS as a road favourite.

Chicago has lost back-to-back games by a combined 40 points. The bleeding shouldn’t stop on Tuesday.

SGP legs

Cunningham 10+ assists (-175): This is an A-plus matchup for Cunningham.

  • Chicago allows the second-most points per game (120.3) and ranks 21st in opponent field-goal percentage (47.2).
  • The Bulls give up the most assists per game to point guard (10.55), according to Fantasy Pros.

Cunningham averages 9.3 assists per game — the third-most in the NBA — and had 15 assists against the Bulls on Nov. 2.

He’s gone over this mark in three of his last four games.

Dosunmu 10+ points (-335): Someone has to score for Chicago and I like Dosunmu to reach this modest milestone.

Lonzo Ball is out with an illness, which is one less capable body on offence.

Dosunmu is averaging a career-high 12.4 PPG and has been reliable against this number when starting.

In 24 games as a starter this season, he’s scored 10-plus points 19 times (79.2%). That includes each of his last four starts, one of which was against the Pistons (14 points).

Picks made at 2:42 p.m. ET 02/11/2025

Best NBA prop bets Feb. 11: Back star centres Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid

NBA prop bets

Two all-star centres and a second-year forward make up today’s top prop pick recommendations.

The pregame narrative: Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns highlight Tuesday’s plays, which also feature Ausar Thompson. I like all three of them to be active on the glass.

Check out how I’m backing them in the best NBA prop bets for Feb. 11.

Best NBA prop bets

Best bet: Embiid over 9.5 rebounds (-130)

The Toronto Raptors are without their best rebounder tonight, starting centre Jakob Poeltl. 

Their third-best rebounder, RJ Barrett, is also out, leaving Scottie Barnes as the only player on the team averaging more than 5.0 boards per game. 

Embiid is questionable but should have his way on the glass if he plays.

The oft-injured Philadelphia 76ers star has not been the rebounding beast he has been in previous seasons, averaging 8.3 per game. But he’s had his minutes managed and played sporadically. 

He’s a double-digit rebounding threat any time he’s on the court and has corralled 10-plus rebounds in four of his last five games. 

Key stat: Toronto gives up the eighth-most rebounds to the centre position, per Betting Pros.

Quick picks

Towns over 38.5 points/rebounds (-112): Towns is averaging 37.5 points/rebounds on the season (a career-best mark) but this is a big number for any player. 

That said, he’s cleared it once already this season against the Indiana Pacers, who may be down starting centre Myles Turner (questionable, neck). 

Turner’s absence would leave a small Pacers lineup even more undersized, but Towns has performed in two matchups versus Indiana with Turner in the lineup. 

Towns went off for 30 points and nine rebounds against Indiana in November and had a 21 and 15 game when the teams met in October. 

The New York Knicks’ 7-footer is two games removed from a 27/20 effort and is second in the NBA in rebounds per game. 

Indiana allows the fourth-most boards to centres.

Thompson over 16.5 points/rebounds (-120): Thompson began his nice stretch of play this month against the Chicago Bulls, whom the second-year forward will see again tonight.

The Detroit Pistons’ 22-year-old has scored in double figures in five consecutive games, the longest such stretch of his young career. He’s averaging 13.4 points in February, coinciding with an uptick in minutes.

Chicago has not defended forwards well this season and, in general, struggles on the defensive end. The Bulls allow the second-most points per game in the NBA.

On top of that, Thompson is averaging 7.0 rebounds in February, hauling in eight in three straight.

He had seven boards versus the Bulls on Feb. 2 and is a perfect 5-0 against this line this month.

Picks made at 12:15 p.m. ET on 02/11/2025.

Best NBA prop bets Feb. 11: Back star centres Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid

NBA prop bets

Two all-star centres and a second-year forward make up today’s top prop pick recommendations.

The pregame narrative: Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns highlight Tuesday’s plays, which also feature Ausar Thompson. I like all three of them to be active on the glass.

Check out how I’m backing them in the best NBA prop bets for Feb. 11.

Best NBA prop bets

Best bet: Embiid over 9.5 rebounds (-137)

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The Toronto Raptors are without their best rebounder tonight, starting centre Jakob Poeltl. 

Their third-best rebounder, RJ Barrett, is also out, leaving Scottie Barnes as the only player on the team averaging more than 5.0 boards per game. 

Embiid is questionable but should have his way on the glass if he plays.

The oft-injured Philadelphia 76ers star has not been the rebounding beast he has been in previous seasons, averaging 8.3 per game. But he’s had his minutes managed and played sporadically. 

He’s a double-digit rebounding threat any time he’s on the court and has corralled 10-plus rebounds in four of his last five games. 

Key stat: Toronto gives up the eighth-most rebounds to the centre position, per Betting Pros.

Quick picks

Towns over 37.5 points/rebounds (-117): Towns is averaging 37.5 points/rebounds on the season (a career-best mark) but this is a big number for any player. 

That said, he’s cleared it once already this season against the Indiana Pacers, who may be down starting centre Myles Turner (questionable, neck). 

Turner’s absence would leave a small Pacers lineup even more undersized, but Towns has performed in two matchups versus Indiana with Turner in the lineup. 

Towns went off for 30 points and nine rebounds against Indiana in November and had a 21 and 15 game when the teams met in October. 

The New York Knicks’ 7-footer is two games removed from a 27/20 effort and is second in the NBA in rebounds per game. 

Indiana allows the fourth-most boards to centres.

Thompson over 16.5 points/rebounds (-129): Thompson began his nice stretch of play this month against the Chicago Bulls, whom the second-year forward will see again tonight.

The Detroit Pistons’ 22-year-old has scored in double figures in five consecutive games, the longest such stretch of his young career. He’s averaging 13.4 points in February, coinciding with an uptick in minutes.

Chicago has not defended forwards well this season and, in general, struggles on the defensive end. The Bulls allow the second-most points per game in the NBA.

On top of that, Thompson is averaging 7.0 rebounds in February, hauling in eight in three straight.

He had seven boards versus the Bulls on Feb. 2 and is a perfect 5-0 against this line this month.

Picks made at 12:15 p.m. ET on 02/11/2025.

Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks Feb. 11: Back Mikal Bridges and fade Karl-Anthony Towns on Tuesday

Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks re-ignite their rivalry on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

The pregame narrative: Karl-Anthony Towns is banged up, which has me fading his point total against Indiana’s strong defence. I’m also backing Mikal Bridges to clear a modest rebound and assist total at plus money.

Check out my Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks for Feb. 11.

Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks

Best bet: Bridges over 6.5 rebounds/assists (+106)

Bridges might have to assume a larger scoring role with KAT’s current form (more on that later) but he should still be in play to clear this number.

The first-year Knick is averaging 3.2 assists per game this season. He has at least two assists in 11 straight contests and cleared this line five times. That’s a solid passing floor to work with.

He’s posted similar stats as a rebounder — 3.1 per game — and should have solid opportunities to flourish on the glass tonight.

OG Anunoby (foot) is questionable having not played since Feb. 1. and Josh Hart (knee) is probable but has been lacking in the rebounding department with a nagging injury.

Indiana is also allowing the fifth-most rebounds per game to small forwards over the last 30 days, according to Fantasy Pros, and will likely be without Myles Turner (neck sprain).

Bridges had seven rebounds and four assists against the Pacers on Nov. 10 and finished with one counting stat shy of this mark in the first meeting on Oct. 25.

Key stat: Bridges is averaging 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists in his last five games against the Pacers. In that span, he’s never finished with fewer than six rebounds/assists and cleared this line three times.

Quick pick

Towns under 24.5 points (-112): Our Jordan Horrobin faded Towns against the Boston Celtics on Saturday and it went swimmingly.

KAT finished with just nine points on 3-of-8 shooting in a blowout loss. It marked the sixth time in the last seven games that he fell short of this total.

The concern with Towns is a lingering thumb injury suffered on Jan. 15. Horrobin pointed out some noteworthy splits in his write-up, and I’ll lay them out again.

  • Pre-injury (38 GP): 25.4 PPG, 55.0 FG%, 44.9 3PT%
  • Post-injury (9 GP): 18.1 PPG, 44.4 FG%, 30.0 3PT%

The big man is fighting it and won’t get a soft landing spot against the Pacers on Tuesday. Indiana is 13-4 in the new year and behind some great defensive basketball.

Rick Carlisle’s squad is sixth in defensive rating (111.5) since Jan. 1.

Picks made at 11:40 a.m. ET 02/11/2025.

Grizzlies vs. Suns same-game parlay predictions Feb. 11: Bet on Booker, Durant and Bane at +310

Grizzles vs. Suns predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns headline Tuesday’s NBA action.

The pregame narrative: I’m hesitant to pick a side in a game between two closely contested teams so I’ll be playing the props market. Picks on Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Desmond Bane make up this +310 SGP.

Check out my Grizzlies vs. Suns same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 11.

Grizzlies vs. Suns predictions

Parlay: Bane 19+ points | Booker 6+ assists | Durant 25+ points (+310)

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Bane 19+ points (-150): These teams met recently on Dec. 31, so there’s some data to study.

One thing that didn’t need much analysis is Banes production. The guard scored 31 points on 13-of-25 shooting.

And his play didn’t slow down there. Since the start of 2025, Bane has been averaging 20.9 points on 54.2/43.0/91.9 shooting splits while clearing this line in 12-of-15 games.

He is scoring the ball with elite efficiency and has done damage in this spot before.

Bane’s scored 20-plus in five of his last six games against the Suns dating back to 2023.

SGP legs

Booker 6+ assists (-148): In that late December game, Booker struggled to score but opted to tap into his playmaking and dished out nine dimes.

With 7-foot-4 Zach Edey and former defensive player of the year Jaren Jackson Jr. patrolling the paint, I can see why Booker would have more success as a passer in this matchup.

In the last two seasons, he’s cleared this total in three of four meetings with Memphis.

Booker averages 6.6 assists and has recorded six-plus assists in 26-of-47 games (55.3%).

The Suns will be without Bradley Beal, too. Beal is another ball handler when on the court and his 3.4 assists per game will need to be replaced.

Durant 25+ points (-180): Durant was officially cleared last night to return on Tuesday and I want in on his points prop.

It’s worth noting that when Durant returns from injury, it’s often with a usual workload.

His last stint of missed games was between Dec. 3rd to Dec. 13 and he played 33 minutes in his first game back, dropping 30 points in the process.

In his last game against the Grizzlies, Durant scored 29 points on 11-of-19 shooting.

Memphis has allowed the third-most points (23.8) to small forwards over the past 30 days, per Fantasy Pros.

Picks made at 11:50 a.m. ET 02/11/2025