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There are 7 games on the NBA slate on Saturday. One of the more interesting matchups tonight will be the battle out west between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz. The Trail Blazers find themselves in a slump, having lost 3 straight games. They will be hoping to put an end to that against a Jazz team hoping to prove their hot start this season is no fluke. But for now, lets take a look at player props selections for this evening’s games.
Rudy Gobert over 13.5 rebounds (-113)
While Rudy Gobert is coming into tonight’s game after his worst rebounding performance of the season, he should have a great opportunity to bounce back. He has already taken on the Oklahoma City Thunder twice this season, recording 15 and 16 rebounds in those efforts respectively. The Thunder lack the size to cause him major issues on the glass, with 6’8” Jeremiah Robinson-Earl playing center. It should allow the Frenchman to dominate both ends of the floor. The Thunder allow the most rebounds per game in the NBA and the Gobert should be the one collecting them.
Alperen Sengun over 14.5 points (-115)
Alperen Sengun has been in fine scoring form for the Houston Rockets. The center has scored 18 or more points in 3 of the last 4 games and should be able to keep that going against the Golden State Warriors. The hosts do not have great size on the inside and tend to play Draymond Green at center for long stretches. While he is a great defender, Sengun should be able to use his size to establish great post position and pull down offensive rebounds. He has a soft touch around the rim and should be well positioned to convert these opportunities. In each of the last 4 games, he has shot above 50% from the field and doing so again tonight should allow him to clear this over.
Take a look at our preview for Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
Jusuf Nurkic over 10.5 rebounds (-122)
With Jusuf Nurkic having recorded 10 or more rebounds in 3 straight games, he looks set to continue to that tonight. Up against him tonight will be Jarred Vanderbilt, a player who is unable to stretch the floor for the Utah Jazz. Considering that he also gives up a major weight advantage to the Bosnian, the Trail Blazers center should be able to dominate this matchup. The Jazz are 10th in the league in pace, so with an increased number of possessions, there should be more misses for Nurkic to go after. With a matchup that will allow him to remain in the paint, he should be able to continue his current streak and hit this over.
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