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Happy New Year, Pickswise Nation! 2025 will get underway with an 8-game NBA slate on New Year’s Day, with the majority of the action taking place on the East Coast. Let’s break down today’s best NBA player prop bet for Wednesday, January 1, while you can also check out our expert NBA picks for all of today’s biggest matchups.
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Kelly Oubre (PHI) Over 19.5 points+rebounds (-115)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
We’re pivoting our action to the West Coast, where the Sacramento Kings will play host to the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly is without Joel Embiid. The 76ers are rolling, though, winners of eight of their last 10 games and a core that is getting healthy. But without Embiid tonight, I’m looking at Kelly Oubre — a staple in this 76ers’ lineup all season long and has played in all 30 games.
Oubre has made the most of his opportunities when the 76ers’ Big 3 has missed games. He has recorded at least 20 points + rebounds in 4 of 7 games when Embiid sits but Paul George and Tyrese Maxey suit up. Oubre is a perfect third option who sees upwards of 32 minutes per contest. When playing at least 30 minutes this season without Embiid, Oubre is over this line in 8 of 14 games.
The Kings were finally able to register a win after the firing of Mike Brown — a questionable move according to most everyone. They have been one of the more disappointing teams on both ends of the floor to start the season. Even with the Kings favored by 6.5 points at home, I expect this game to be close and Oubre for to see his normal rotation and volume as the third option in the 76ers’ offense without the former MVP.
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