The NBA MVP race is heating up, and for 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama, the time is now. My favorite NBA picks for today include backing Wemby against the Golden State Warriors' pitiful frontcourt.
Read on to find out what other NBA player props I'm betting on for Wednesday, April 1.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Pascal Siakam |
Over 24.5 points | -115 |
 Nikola Jokic |
Over 12.5 rebounds | -110 |
 Victor Wembanyama |
Over 36.5 points + rebounds | -112 |
Prop #1: Pascal Siakam Over 24.5 points
Both the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers are terrible defensively and play at a fast pace. They're also eliminated from the playoffs and will likely give even less effort on D, which is why the total is set at a whopping 249.
That has me taking the Over 24.5 points for Indiana's leading scorer Pascal Siakam. The All-Star has been dealing with lingering knee pain, but is probable today.
He's fresh off a 30-point performance against Miami and has dropped 25+ points in five of his last nine games.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: CHSN | FanDuel SN IN
Prop #2: Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is always filling up the stat sheet, but his work on the glass lately has been especially impressive. The Denver Nuggets center has pulled down at least 14 boards in five straight games and is averaging 16.4 rpg over that span.
Jokic and the Nuggets are fresh off two days of rest and travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz tonight. Since the start of January, Utah is 26th in the NBA in rebounding rate (48.3%) while playing at the second-fastest pace.
That should lead to plenty of rebounding opportunities for Joker.
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ALT2/KTVD | KJZZ-TV
Prop #3: Victor Wembanyama Over 36.5 points + rebounds
The MVP race is heating up, and it's become clear San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama wants it. The 7-foot-4 unicorn is coming off a game against Chicago, where he scored 41 points on a season-high 27 shots while adding 16 boards.
Wemby is averaging 28.2 ppg over the last three weeks and has grabbed at least 15 boards in four straight games.
He has a favorable matchup tonight against the Golden State Warriors, who are weak inside with Kristaps Porzingis, Quinton Post, and Al Horford all injured.
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
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