Best NBA player prop bets for today 4/19: Jackson Jr. spaces the floor

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.
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There are 3 NBA Playoff games taking place on Wednesday night. Both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to avoid a 0-2 hole before heading on the road. The Denver Nuggets on the other hand will look to build on their dominant 29-point home win tonight. All of tonight’s games will be nationally televised with a TNT double-header and on NBA TV.

You can find our predictions for tonight’s games here. But for now, take a look at my player prop selections below.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. over 1.5 made threes (-113)

Jaren Jackson Jr. was able to knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the first game of the series. Look for him to take more shots from the perimeter tonight, especially considering that Anthony Davis commanded the paint in the first meeting. The Lakers star was a defensive menace recording 7 blocks and 3 steals. I expect the Grizzlies to utilize Jackson Jr. more on the perimeter to counter this. If they can establish him as a 3-point threat, they should be able to pull Davis away from the paint where he is most effective. He has made multiple 3-pointers in 4 of his last 5 games. Considering he is making 35.5% of his 3-point attempts this season, Jackson Jr. should not need many attempts to hit this over.

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Karl-Anthony Towns over 12.5 rebounds + assists (+100)

Minnesota Timberwolves forward recorded a combined 12 rebounds and assists in the first game of the series. Considering that it was a blowout loss, he only spent 30 minutes on the floor. He is likely to see more playing time tonight. With Rudy Gobert questionable to play, he may be the main rebounder for the Timberwolves tonight. He has also been a terrific playmaker this season, averaging 4.8 assists per game. Considering he has managed at least 8 rebounds in 7 straight games, a similar playmaking output tonight should allow the over to hit. With the Timberwolves struggling for offense in the first game, do not be surprised to see them lean more on their star forward this time around.

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Gabe Vincent over 2.5 made threes (+200)

With Tyler Herro going down injured, someone else will have to provide the scoring threat from the perimeter. Look for Gabe Vincent to step up. He made four 3-pointers in the first game of the series, and this was the 3rd game in 5 against the Bucks this season in which he knocked down at least 3 triples. He also took 5 triples in his last game against the Bucks. Do not be surprised to see him push past 36 minutes of playing time. More than enough time for him to get his shots off. Tyler Herro attempted 8 3-pointers per game and Vincent should have a similar type of role here.

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