It may be peak March Madness time, but don’t forget about the pros! There are six NBA games on the board, full of player props to bet on.
I’ve dug through the odds and found my three best bets for today, which include Amen Thompson stuffing the stat sheet against the Atlanta Hawks and Scottie Barnes dishing out the dimes when the Toronto Raptors face the Denver Nuggets.
Those and more NBA picks for Friday, March 20, below.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Amen Thompson |
To record a double-double | +225 |
 Ty Jerome |
Over 18.5 points | -120 |
 Scottie Barnes |
Over 4.5 assists | -115 |
Prop #1: Amen Thompson to record a double-double
The Houston Rockets are the best rebounding team in the NBA. They not only have great length, but everyone crashes the boards.
Tonight, they play the Atlanta Hawks, who have a great rebounder in Jalen Johnson, but are not a great rebounding team. The Hawks rank 21st in rebounding rate and surrender the fifth-most opponent rebounds per game.
So, let’s target Amen Thompson. He’s been a beast on the boards since the All-Star break, averaging 8.5 rebounds, hauling down double-digit boards seven times over 14 games.
With that in mind, let’s not just take the Over on his rebounds; let’s back him to record another double-double.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Atlanta, SCHN
Prop #2: Ty Jerome Over 18.5 points
The Memphis Grizzlies' injury report is something out of a horror story. But it has created an opportunity for Ty Jerome.
Jerome returned to the Grizzlies lineup at the end of January, and he’s basically been the only reliable bucket getter for them ever since.
The Grizz shooting guard is averaging 20.2 points while shooting 42.5% from three in the 13 games he’s played since his return.
Tonight, he takes on the Boston Celtics, who are big faves, but that could also mean they let off the gas late. Jerome has topped this number 10 times during those 13 games.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCSB, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis
Prop #3: Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
The Toronto Raptors have won three in a row thanks to an offense that is clicking. They’ll need that to continue to keep up with the high-powered Denver Nuggets, and I like their chances.
While the Nuggets have one of the best offenses in the NBA, the effort at the other end of the floor has been lacking. Denver ranks 21st in defensive rating and opponent assists per possession.
The Raptors are one of the best teams at moving the basketball, ranking fifth in assist rate. So, give me Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists. Despite a bit of a dip lately, he averages 5.3 assists per game and had 10 assists in Toronto’s other meeting with Denver this season.
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SportsNet, ALT2
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