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Jalen Johnson<\/p>\n
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<<-115>><\/a><\/p>\n Norman Powell<\/p>\n Under 24.5 points<\/p>\n <<-120>><\/a><\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr.<\/p>\n Over 24.5 points<\/p>\n <<-115>><\/a><\/p>\n MORE NBA FREE PICKS<\/a><\/p>\n Prop #1: Jalen Johnson Over 18.5 assists + rebounds<\/p>\n -115 at bet365<\/a><\/p>\n “Breakout season” might be an understatement for Jalen Johnson<\/a>, who\u2019s averaging basically a triple double per game in December with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists over his last seven contests.<\/p>\n The Atlanta Hawks forward has posted Over 18.5 assists and rebounds in eight of his last nine games, and I expect him to lead the way in both categories this afternoon vs. the Chicago Bulls.<\/p>\n Chicago is one of the NBA\u2019s weakest defensive teams, allowing 122 ppg \u2014 the sixth-worst mark in the league. The Bulls are also bad on the boards as they give up the sixth-most rebounds per game (46).<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n All of that adds up to a bunch of points for the Hawks, as well as a bunch of rebound and assists for Johnson.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Chicago Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network SE-ATL<\/p>\n Prop #2: Norman Powell Under 24.5 points<\/p>\n -120 at bet365<\/a><\/p>\n Norman Powell<\/a> is in the midst of his most productive professional season at 32 years of age, but the Miami Heat guard is slowing down as we approach the holidays.<\/p>\n Powell has logged Under 24.5 points in five straight games while shooting just over 46% from the field in December, his worst month of the season so far.<\/p>\n Things won\u2019t get any easier for Powell tonight against the New York Knicks, who are the fifth-stingiest defensive team in the NBA, giving up just 112.4 ppg.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n With Tyler Herro sidelined, the Knicks will be able to focus all of their attention on shutting Powell down, and I suspect they\u2019ll succeed.<\/p>\n Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network SUN, MSG<\/p>\n Prop #3: Michael Porter Jr. Over 24.5 points<\/p>\n -115 at bet365<\/a><\/p>\n The Brooklyn Nets are not a good team with just seven wins on the season, but Michael Porter Jr.<\/a> is doing his best to keep things entertaining.<\/p>\n The Nets forward has been a one-man show this month, scoring 29.5 ppg while averaging five threes per contest. He\u2019s also posted Over 24.5 points in nine of his last 11 games.<\/p>\n Porter Jr. should be able to take advantage of a Toronto Raptors squad that\u2019s traveling into Brooklyn on the second half of a back-to-back after losing to the Celtics last night.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Cash your ML bets quicker with bet365’s early win payout<\/p>\n Take advantage of the early win payout at bet365, where any pre-game NBA moneyline bet gets\u00a0paid out as a winner if your team goes up by 20+ points!<\/p>\n Bet Now\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n bet365<\/p>\n Learn more about this feature, and all of bet365’s offerings, with our comprehensive\u00a0bet365 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. 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