The NBA closes out the third week of March with a 10-game slate featuring several pivotal divisional matchups.
The East Coast main event pits the Philadelphia 76ers trying to extend their 14-game winning streak over the New York Knicks in an Atlantic Division game.
It’s not a divisional rivalry, but the Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets game gives us a game with two former MVPs and teammates in Brooklyn’s James Harden and Washington’s Russell Westbrook.
To wrap up the night, the Phoenix Suns are trying to take control of the Pacific Division against a LeBron James- and Anthony Davis-less Los Angeles Lakers.
Sunday’s NBA player prop bet predictions
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New York Knicks SG Reggie Bullock OVER 2.5 made 3-pointers (+120)
New York has been dealing with several absences to its backcourt such as guards Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose and Austin Rivers, which has opened up playing time for Bullock.
In March, Bullock is averaging 31.3 minutes per game and is playing very well in the extended role. He is scoring over three points per game more than his season average on 41.1% shooting from behind the arc this month.
Also, Bullock has made three or more 3-pointers in four straight games, one of which was against New York’s opponent Sunday, the Sixers.
BET R. BULLOCK OVER 2.5 MADE 3-POINTERS (+120) for 1 unit.
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Washington Wizards C Alex Len OVER 8.5 points (-110)
The insane amount of All-Star-power on both Brooklyn and Washington should free-up open looks for each teams’ role players.
One of the guys that we could see a spike in production from in Sunday’s Wizards-Nets matchup is Len, who’s started the previous four games for Washington.
Brooklyn has a serious lack of big men and is 24th in opposing center’s points per game this season. Plus Washington attacks offensively in an area in which Brooklyn has weak defense: The mid-range.
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According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Wizards attempt the 2nd-highest volume of mid-range shots while the Nets are 23rd in defensive mid-range shooting percentage this season.
Given the gravitational pull Beal and Westbrook should have on Brooklyn’s defense, I could see Len getting a ton of open looks when one of those two players penetrates the paint.
Roughly 82% of Len’s field goal attempts come within 10 feet of the basket so if he’s just lurking around the paint, Len should get some easy putbacks or floats.
Also, Len has scored at least nine points in four straight, in five of his 10 starts this season. In four of the games Len went Under nine points, he didn’t play more than 18 minutes.
BET A. LEN OVER 8.5 points (-110) for 1 unit.
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