There are three weekends left in 2022, although just two Saturdays remain on the NBA’s 2022 calendar as the league traditionally does not play on Christmas Eve. With seven games on the docket for December 17, including five on the main slate, there are plenty of betting opportunities tonight. The Dallas Mavericks at the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans at the Phoenix Suns are the most intriguing matchups on the night. For NBA player props and best bets, like Torrey Craig’s rebound total, visit the OddsShopper tool.
NBA Player Props | December 17
Kelly Olynyk O/U 4.5 Rebounds
Olynyk has surprisingly not rebounded the ball well this season, collecting a career-low 8.9% of all available rebounds. Olynyk has done a much better job on the defensive glass since early in the season, and he has a pretty good matchup against the Bucks.
Olynyk has grabbed at least five rebounds in six of his last 10 games, including three straight. Olynyk also has rebounded better on the road this season, averaging 5.3 rebounds away compared to 4.8 at home, as he has produced five or more rebounds in 9 of 15 games.
Milwaukee has been one of the best rebounding teams in the league this season, though they have had trouble keeping opposing centers off the backboard. Opposing 5-men are collecting 14.6 rebounds a game against the Bucks, the 14th most in the league. Olynyk averages 7.8 caroms a game over his last six games against them.
Olynyk projects for 5.4 rebounds tonight. OddsShopper gives the Over a 54% chance of hitting with an expected 8% ROI.
NBA Player Prop Pick: Kelly Olynyk Over 4.5 Rebounds
Torrey Craig O/U 6.5 Rebounds
Craig is enjoying the best season of his career. He averages 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists for the season. His rebound prop seems just a tad too high here.
Craig has collected 18 rebounds (6.0 per game) over 28 minutes in three contests against New Orleans this season. He has failed to grab at least seven rebounds in two of his three matchups against the Pelicans and five of seven overall.
Craig has hauled down seven-plus rebounds in just seven of his 26 appearances this season, including only three occasions at home. He is projected for 5.4 caroms tonight. OddsShopper gives the Under a 61% chance of hitting with an expected ROI of 9%.
NBA Player Prop: Torrey Craig Under 6.5 Rebounds
Jalen Green O/U 3.5 Rebounds
Green has improved as a rebounder in his second season. He grabs 5.8% of all available rebounds, slightly up from his rookie campaign, but he is grabbing 10.1% of the available rebounds on the defensive end. Green has been pretty consistent this season on the glass, hauling down at least four rebounds in the first three months.
Green has grabbed at least four rebounds in three-straight outings and four of five total. He had six rebounds against Portland in their first meeting and averages 5.2 boards in five career matchups against the Trail Blazers. Green has five+ rebounds in four of those five games.
Green is projected for four rebounds tonight. OddsShopper gives the Over a 60% chance of hitting with an expected ROI of 3%.
NBA Player Prop: Jalen Green Over 3.5 Rebounds
