The tip the weekend off with some winners in the NBA player prop market and with nine games on the board, there’s no shortage of value to be found.
My favorites for today include Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, primed for a big night against the Mavericks, and Kawhi Leonard carrying the momentum from his awesome All-Star game performance into a matchup with the Lakers.
Those and more NBA picks for Friday, February 20 below.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Rudy Gobert |
Over 10.5 points | -105 |
 Julian Strawther |
Over 10.5 points | +100 |
 Kawhi Leonard |
Over 2.5 threes made | +105 |
Prop #1: Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 points
The Minnesota Timberwolves are primed for a big second half, and it starts as 13.5-point favorites when they host the Dallas Mavericks. And speaking of big, T-Wolves center Rudy Gobert is primed for a big night.
Opposing bigs have feasted on the Mavs this season. Dallas ranks dead last in opponent points in the paint per game, which is where Gobert exclusively works.
Gobert averages 11.1 points per game and dominated in back-to-back games just prior to the break, putting up 17 and 18 points, and has topped this number of 10.5 in three of his last four games overall.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
Prop #2: Julian Strawther Over 10.5 points
Julian Strawther is having a breakout season for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have dealt with numerous injuries this season, which has opened the door for Strawther, and he has taken advantage of the moment.
Strawther is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 40% from three-point range over the last five games, and with Aaron Gordon still out, he should remain in the starting lineup.
Tonight, he and the Nuggets take on a Portland Trail Blazers team that ranks 19th in defensive rating and 20th in opponent effective field goal percentage. Strawther has topped this number in each of the last five games.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ALT, KUNP
Prop #3: Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 threes made
Kawhi Leonard looks all the way back after a jaw-dropping performance in the All-Star game.
The Los Angeles Clippers star put up 31 points, which included going 6-of-7 from three, in just one of the 12-minute mini-games.
He’s been locked in from three-point range for a while. Leonard is shooting 40% from deep on 7.7 attempts per game over his last 24 games, hitting three or more 13 times over that span.
I’m betting he keeps letting it fly against the cross-town rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. has a problem with the three-ball ranking 22nd in opponent three-point shooting percentage.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
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