February 17th NBA Props – Best Player Prop Bets for All 10 Wednesday Games
- There are 10 NBA games on Wednesday, February 17th
- Many of the league’s biggest stars are due to be in action, including Nikola Jokic, Dame Lillard and Zion Williamson
- Where does the player prop betting value lie? See the odds and props available below
It’s a loaded NBA slate for Wednesday, February 17th. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks take on the inconsistent Boston Celtics in one of the early games. Damian Lillard’s Blazers challenge the New Orleans Pelicans, who beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Zion Williamson put up another huge night against the Grizz.
Still trying to rebuild their season, the Miami Heat take on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Tipping off at the same time, the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz face the Los Angeles Clippers.
February 17th NBA Player Props and Odds
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle (NYK) | 23.5 (O -106 | U -116) | 11.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 4.5 (O +106 | U -130) | 1.5 (O -166 | U +130) |
| RJ Barrett (NYK) | 14.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 5.5 (O +110 | U -134) | 2.5 (O -108 | U -112) | 1.5 (O +182 | U -240) |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| Trae Young (ATL) | 26.5 (O -106 | U -116) | 3.5 (O -140 | U +114) | 9.5 (O -100 | U -112) | 2.5 (O +112 | U -142) |
| John Collins (ATL) | 17.5 (O -116 | U -106) | 7.5 (O -120 | U -102) | N/A | 1.5 (O +122 | U -156) |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| John Wall (HOU) | 25.5 (O +100 | U -122) | 4.5 (O +110 | U -134) | 7.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 2.5 (O -115 | U -111) |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | 29.5 (O -116 | U -106) | 11.5 (O -105 | U -115) | 2.5 (O -120 | U +100) | 1.5 (O +176 | U -230) |
| Ben Simmons (PHI) | 15.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 8.5 (O +108 | U -132) | 7.5 (O -118 | U -104) | N/A |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| Bradley Beal (WAS) | 31.5 (O -104 | U -118) | 4.5 (O -134 | U +110) | 5.5 (O +126 | U -154) | 2.5 (O -102 | U -125) |
| Russell Westbrook (WAS) | 21.5 (O +100 | U -122) | 8.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 9.5 (O -105 | U -115) | 0.5 (O -146 | U +114) |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| Domantas Sabonis (IND) | 22.5 (O -116 | U -106) | 11.5 (O -115 | U -105) | 5.5 (O +120 | U -148) | 1.5 (O +130 | U -166) |
| Malcolm Brogdon (IND) | 21.5 (O -112 | U -108) | 5.5 (O +102 | U -124) | 6.5 (O +118 | U -144) | 2.5 (O +118 | U -150) |
| Myles Turner (IND) | 13.5 (O -118 | U -104) | 7.5 (O +104 | U -128) | N/A | 1.5 (O +110 | U -140) |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| Damian Lillard (POR) | 30.5 (O -118 | U -104) | 4.5 (O +116 | U -142) | 8.5 (O -115 | U -105) | 4.5 (O +106 | U -136) |
| Gary Trent Jr (POR) | 17.5 (O -118 | U -104) | 2.5 (O -142 | U +116) | N/A | 3.5 (O +122 | U -156) |
| Zion Williamson (NOP) | 25.5 (O -106 | U -116) | 6.5 (O -140 | U +114) | 3.5 (O -106 | U -114) | N/A |
| Brandon Ingram (NOP) | 23.5 (O -116 | U -106) | 5.5 (O +116 | U -142) | 4.5 (O +126 | U -154) | 2.5 (O -102 | U -125) |
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three Pointers Made |
| Jimmy Butler (MIA) | 21.5 (O -114 | U -108) | 8.5 (O +104 | U -128) | 7.5 (O -115 | U -105) | N/A |
| Bam Adebayo (MIA) | 19.5 (O -110 | U -110) | 10.5 (O +106 | U -130) | 5.5 (O -105 | U -115) | N/A |
| Steph Curry (GSW) | 30.5 (O -112 | U -108) | 5.5 (O +106 | U -130) | 6.5 (O +100 | U -122) | 5.5 (O +112 | U -142) |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | 6.5 (O -112 | U -108) | 6.5 (O +110 | U -134) | 9.5 (O +108 | U -132) | N/A |
Odds taken on Feb 17 from FanDuel.
Portland Can’t Stop Zion
Memphis couldn’t stop Zion Williamson on Tuesday, and Portland is set for a similar problem on Wednesday. The Blazers are 28th in defensive rating on the season, and they struggled to cope with Williamson last season. The former first overall pick went 20-for-34 for a combined 56 points.
Zion was dominant in the W vs. the Grizzlies 💪
➤ 31 Pts
➤ 7 Reb
➤ 6 Ast
➤ 13/16 FG pic.twitter.com/QDgt6bhmbI— ESPN (@espn) February 17, 2021
Portland has made tweaks to their defense since then. Derrick Jones Jr. and Robert Covington are two athletic options for Terry Stotts to throw at Williamson, but their presence has not been enough to transform the Blazers into a good defensive team. With Enes Kanter and Carmelo Anthony playing major minutes, they are still vulnerable on that end of the floor.
Opponents are taking almost 35% of their shots at the rim against the Blazers. That ranks 20th in the NBA. A 63.9% opponent field goal percentage on such shots also ranks 20th in the league – Williamson is among the most efficient in the NBA, owning a 65.5% true shooting percentage. He’s also in the 91st percentile by percentage of shots taken at the rim with 323 of his 467 field goal attempts coming from within four feet of the basket.
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Williamson is a nightmare matchup for most defenses. This is exaggerated against the Blazers. Having gone over 25.5 points in his last four games, only foul trouble or limited minutes can stop Williamson hitting the over here.
- Pick: Zion Williamson over 25.5 points (-106)
Bam Takes the Glass
The Warriors have been out-rebounded in each of their last three games. Playing small in the absence of James Wiseman and Kevon Looney has seen some good team performances, but Golden State is obviously vulnerable on the glass. Bam Adebayo has gone over 10.5 boards in six of his last 10 games.
The Warriors have a defensive rebound rate of 76% – good for only 26th in the NBA. Adebayo is 23rd in the league in total rebounding rate, and with no Meyers Leonard or Chris Silva, he’s the Heat’s main force on the glass.
The good folks at the NBA tell us that Bam Adebayo now has 500 offensive rebounds in his career.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) February 10, 2021
Jimmy Butler will collect a few boards along the way, and Precious Achiuwa is at 9.8 per 36 minutes, but the rebounding responsibility falls to Adebayo. Despite ranking dead-last in offensive rebounds on the season, the Heat should look to attack the glass against Golden State.
Cleveland, Dallas, Orlando and Brooklyn all got some easy second chance opportunities. Jarrett Allen got five offensive rebounds. With no active Warrior averaging more than 5.8 rebounds per game, Adebayo will have opportunities on the glass at both ends. He could get halfway to his total with tip ins.
Averaging 9.4 boards per game in 2020-21, the 10.5 line might seem a bit high. Given the Warriors’ struggles on the glass, though, the over is a worthwhile bet here. Adebayo has enjoyed some dominant games on the glass of late, and he should in for another one on Wednesday night.
- Pick: Bam Adebayo over 10.5 rebounds (+106)
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