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To round off 2024, the NBA calls for a 6-game slate, with games getting underway at 3:00 pm ET. Let’s dive into our best NBA player prop bets for Tuesday, December 31, as we look to cap off New Year’s Eve on a high note. You can also find out our NBA picks for every game tonight and all the big games throughout the season.
Bennedict Mathurin (IND) Under 22.5 points+rebounds (-115)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
Bucks-Pacers has turned into one of the more enjoyable rivalries in basketball after last seasons NBA Cup fiasco. This is where we’re start our action on New Year’s Eve — a 3:00 pm ET tip-off. Bennedict Mathurin has enjoyed a nice start to the 2024 season. After coming off the bench in over 66% of games last season and being one of the best scoring options in the NBA as a 6th man, Mathurin finds himself in the starting lineup alongside Tyrese Haliburton and crew. But that means less opportunities as the #1 scoring option.
With the Pacers starting 5 active, Mathurin is under this line in 8 of his last 10 games and 65% of the games this season. When backing unders, we have plenty of outs on our side that include foul trouble, poor shooting, and even blowouts.
Read our full Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers prediction
Jaylen Brown (BOS) Over 33.5 points+rebounds+assists (-120)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
The Boston Celtics will host the Toronto Raptors as 16.5-point favorites to end 2024. After I just got done backing an under and advocating for all the outs that come with it, I’m living with the result that comes with this Jaylen Brown prop. Brown has gone nuclear over the last week with 3 30+ points games, solid rebounding numbers, and continued encouraging usage rates. On a near All-Star team, Brown is playing like one of the best wings in the entire NBA.
DraftKings is coming in at 33.5 points+rebounds+assists, with FanDuel already adjusting their number to 35.5. We’re going to take advantage of line shopping across major books — one of the most important factors when prop betting.
Lock in our NBA best bet for today to round off 2024 on a high!
