NBA player prop picks and King of the Court predictions - Feb 5

The NBA Wednesday slate is packed with 11 games, featuring an ESPN doubleheader and debuts for players on new teams who were traded before tomorrow’s deadline. With today’s action comes a golden opportunity to take advantage of DraftKings' King of the Court promotion. 

Every Wednesday, bettors who place a player prop bet (any market) can win a share of $1 million in bonus bets if their player records the most combined points, rebounds and assists (PRA) of the night. With that in mind, we’re looking at three top prop bets that not only have a great chance of hitting but could also put you in contention for a share of the prize. Let’s get into our best bets for Wednesday’s action.

Predictions

Pick #1: Victor Wembanyama Over 37.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)

Pick #2: Anthony Edwards Over 43.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)

Pick #3: Stephen Curry Over 4.5 Threes Made (+114) 

Pick #1: Victor Wembanyama Over 37.5 Points+Rebounds (-115)

Victor Wembanyama is set for a monster night against an injury-ravaged Hawks team. The Hawks are missing Clint Capela tonight (9.4 rebounds per game) and Jalen Johnson for the season (team-leading 10 rebounds per game), leaving them extremely vulnerable in the paint. Trae Young is also a game-time decision, which could further weaken Atlanta’s offensive efficiency, leading to more missed shots and rebounding opportunities for Wemby.

In their first meeting this season, Wemby dropped 42 points against the Hawks. Now, with De’Aaron Fox making his Spurs debut, we expect Wembanyama to benefit from the playmaking guard who will likely be conservative in his first game and seeking to set up his freakish counterpart for success. Expect the Spurs to push hard for a statement win on the road, and Wemby to be the driving force. With the ability to dominate both scoring and rebounding, he’s a strong candidate to rack up the highest PRA total of the night, making him a perfect King of the Court play.

Pick #2: Anthony Edwards Over 43.5 Points+Rebounds+Assists (-110)

The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back at home against a now Zach LaVine-less (traded to Kings in Fox deal) Bulls squad playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Minnesota has dropped two straight and Anthony Edwards will be eager to put on a show and get them back in the win column.

Chicago struggles in areas that play right into Ant’s strengths. They allow the third-highest three-point attempts in the NBA, and Edwards attempts 10 threes per game at a 42% clip. The Bulls also rank second-worst in defensive rebounding and assists allowed per game, meaning Edwards should have plenty of chances to contribute across all stat categories, especially with Julius Randle out with injury. In their previous meeting this season, he put up 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists (47 PRA), comfortably surpassing this line. Expect a high-energy performance as Edwards looks to bounce back from a subpar game and reassert himself. He’s another strong contender for the King of the Court title if he goes off.

Pick #3: Steph Curry Over 4.5 Threes Made (+114)

Steph Curry, the greatest three-point shooter of all time, is getting plus-money odds to hit five threes? Sign us up. The Warriors’ superstar is coming off a tough matchup against Orlando, the league’s best team at limiting three-point attempts. He went just 2-for-12 from deep in that game, but that should change dramatically against the Jazz.

Utah allows a league-high 40 three-point attempts per game. While their defensive three-point percentage ranks eighth, volume is key when betting on Curry. The Jazz still give up 14.3 made threes per game (fourth-most in the NBA), and that’s more than enough opportunity for Steph to find his rhythm. In their first matchup this season, he hit four threes against Utah – just one shy of this line. Coming off a frustrating performance and facing a defense that allows shooters plenty of looks, Curry should have no problem clearing 4.5 threes tonight. While the Warriors may not be the juggernaut they used to be, Curry can still fill up the stat sheet and contend for King of the Court on any given night.