NBA Player Props PrizePicks: Scottie Barnes’ Defense (March 10)

PrizePicks NBA player props have become increasingly popular in recent years for good reason. These props allow individuals to place bets on specific player performances in categories like points, rebounds and assists, enabling bettors to concentrate on particular matchups and exploit inaccurate betting lines. In this article, we will examine some of the top NBA player props for March 10, using Stokastic’s PrizePicks NBA player props tool.

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PrizePicks NBA Player Props | March 10

Jeremy Sochan Under 2.5 Made Free Throws

Sochan is a rookie who has not played much this season, but he has been getting more minutes recently. However, he is not a player who gets to the free-throw line often, averaging just 1.4 free throws per game this season. The line for this prop is set at 2.5, which is very low, but the under is still the way to go here. In fact, the line is so low that even if Sochan gets fouled and makes both free throws, he would still fall short of the mark. The Spurs are facing the Denver Nuggets in this game, and Denver ranks ninth in free-throw rate, which means they don’t foul a lot. Therefore, the under on 2.5 made free throws for Sochan is an excellent bet.

Kyle Kuzma Under 3.5 Free Throws Made

Kuzma has been playing well for the Wizards this season, averaging 14.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. However, he is not a player who gets to the free-throw line often, averaging just 3.7 attempts per game this season. The line for this prop is set at 3.5, which is also low, but the under is still the way to go here.

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Joel Embiid Over 9.0 Free Throws Made

Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA, averaging 25.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game this season. He is also a player who gets to the free-throw line often, averaging 10.1 attempts per game this season.

The 76ers are facing the Portland Trail Blazers in this game, and Portland is ranked 15th in the league in free-throw rate, which means they foul at an average rate. However, the key factor here is the return of Jusuf Nurkic for the Blazers. Nurkic is not good at avoiding fouls, ranking in the 34th percentile in foul rate this season. Therefore, with Nurkic back in the lineup, Embiid is likely to draw more fouls, making the over on 9.0 free throws made an excellent bet.

Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Blocks + Steals

Barnes is projected to record 1.9 stocks (blocks + steals) for this game, which is higher than his season average. Barnes is an impactful defender, and he is likely to be highly involved in Toronto’s game against the Lakers, especially given that it is a pace-up spot for the Raptors. With more possessions and opportunities for blocks and steals, Barnes should be able to hit his prop with relative ease.

Secondly, the Lakers will have D’Angelo Russell back in their lineup, but he is still getting accustomed to the team and that could create opportunities for Barnes to exploit. Russell can be turnover-prone at times, and Barnes could benefit from his mistakes.

Damian Lillard Under 32.5 Points

While Lillard averages 32.3 points per game this season, he is projected to score 30 points for this particular game, making the under a decent pick.

The main reason for this projection is the fact that Portland is facing the Philadelphia 76ers, who are a slow-paced team and have a strong defense, led by Embiid. With fewer possessions in the game, Lillard may not have as many opportunities to score as he usually would.

Additionally, if Anfernee Simons returns to the lineup, that could reduce Lillard’s usage rate and limit his shot opportunities. Simons would likely take some of the shots that would have gone to Lillard, further decreasing his chances of reaching his points prop.

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Josh Engleman

Josh is Contributor for Stokastic.com where he hosts video and writes content regularly across the primary sports of MLB, NBA, and NFL as well as contributing to the development of models and projections for soccer. He originally started producing projections & articles for Reddit's r/DFSports in 2014 where he built a loyal following that brought him to where he is today. Josh is most known for his elaborate Excel spreadsheets, which he shares in all of his video content. You can find him on Twitter or hanging out in Stokastic's Premium Chalkboard. You can contact Josh by emailing [email protected].