NBA player prop picks and King of the Court predictions - 1/22

DraftKings is rolling out its exciting King of the Court promotion this Wednesday, giving you a chance to win a share of $1 million in bonus bets. The only catch? You need a player prop bet in any market, and if your player has the most points+rebounds+assists (PRA) on the slate, you're in the running. With three marquee games tonight, here are the best prop picks for players poised to light up the stat sheet and possibly claim the crown.

Predictions

Pick #1: Devin Booker 32+ Points+Assists (-115)

Pick #2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 38+ Points+Assists (-120)

Pick #3: Malik Monk 25+ Points+Assists (-105)

Pick #1: Devin Booker Over 31.5 Points+Assists (-115)

The Phoenix Suns are hungry to bounce back from their recent 118-92 loss to Cleveland, and Devin Booker is positioned perfectly to lead the charge. The Suns face a Brooklyn Nets squad playing the second night of a back-to-back, with the Nets struggling defensively – ranking 25th in defense and dead last in three-point percentage allowed.

Booker has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 27.5 points and 7 assists in January (34.5 P+A). In their previous matchup, he posted 31 points, 4 assists and hit 12 of 13 free throws. With the Nets allowing the second-most free throws per game and struggling to defend the perimeter, Booker is set up for a big night.

King of the Court Edge: Booker leads the Suns in three-point attempts, free-throw attempts and assists. His all-around contributions make him a legitimate contender for the highest PRA total of the night.

Pick #2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 37.5 Points+Assists (-120)

The Thunder are sitting pretty atop the Western Conference and get the luxury of playing a struggling Utah Jazz team ranked 29th in defensive rating. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein out, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will continue to shoulder the load for OKC.

SGA has been on a tear lately, averaging 31.5 points and 6.1 assists this season. Over his last three games, he’s posted stat lines of 32 points and 9 assists, 40 points and 8 assists, and 27 points and 10 assists. Against a Jazz defense that allows the most threes per game and ranks 27th in assists allowed, SGA is set up to thrive at home, especially after a couple of days of rest.

King of the Court Edge: SGA’s ability to dominate in scoring and distribute the ball makes him a prime candidate for racking up a huge PRA total tonight.

Pick #3: Malik Monk Over 24.5 Points+Assists (-105)

The Sacramento Kings have been on fire in January, winning 8 of their last 9 games, with Malik Monk stepping in as a key contributor, making the starting five alongside Demar DeRozan, De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, incredibly dangerous. Monk is averaging 23.6 points and 7.5 assists per game this month (31.1 P+A) and has hit the over on this line in 8 straight games.

When these two teams met earlier this season, Monk exploded for 26 points and 12 assists, draining 5 threes in the process. With the Warriors missing key defensive pieces like Draymond Green and Kyle Anderson, plus Brandon Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga, Monk has an even clearer path to success tonight.

King of the Court Edge: Monk’s recent knack for scoring and facilitating in big moments makes him a strong underdog pick to compete for the top PRA spot on this slate. With fewer bettors likely to target Monk compared to the big hitters, if he finishes the night as King of the Court, the payout could be huge.