Jon Metler
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Jon Metler
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Having played, coached, and officiated basketball, Jon immediately turned his attention to the NBA when he entered the sports betting space. Sports betting has been a part of his life for over 14 years, and he specializes in futures markets and player props, particularly in the NBA. In pursuit of value, he keeps a close eye on movements in the betting markets. He believes strongly in analytics and staying ahead of the curve and, when possible, lets the numbers do the talking. Jon hosts the NBA Prop Picks show powered by EV Analytics, which airs on the Covers YouTube channel, and he is also a regular guest on Before You Bet with Joe Osborne. Jon keeps his eye on the NBA betting markets 365 days a year and uses 10-plus sportsbooks to always shop around for the best price for whichever bet he is looking to place. If there are NBA games on for that current day, you can guarantee that Jon woke up way too early, has already had some caffeine, and is ready to begin placing bets on NBA player props. His favorite sportsbooks are Pinnacle, Caesars, and Betano, with the first two being where he places the majority of his bets, while Betano sneaks into the top three because of their creative futures markets for the NBA. Before joining Covers in December 2023, Jon worked as a sports betting analyst at Sportsbook Review. He also holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor, where he studied Human Kinetics with a focus on Sports Studies. Jon's top piece of advice for sports bettors: "Any outcome is possible in sports betting; you're just hunting for one that is more probable than the sportsbooks have it priced."
Sport to bet on: NBA
Sports movie: Space Jam
Sports snack: Pizza
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The NBA Finals will tip off on Thursday, June 6, and Jon Metler has everything you need to know about this series. Find out why our NBA betting picks think the Mavericks backcourt will overpower the Celtics defense.
Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
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Celtics vs Pacers Same-Game Parlay Picks for Tonight's Game
Aaron Nesmith will do everything he can to make sure the team that traded him doesn't advance to the NBA FInal on his home court, and our NBA picks think his props make for an excellent SGP opportunity.
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With most of the focus on Luka Doncic, the secondary scoring options will play a vital role in the Mavericks' quest to go up 2-0 on the Timberwolves. Our NBA expert Jon Metler believes Derrick Jones Jr. will reap the rewards of a shift in how Minnesota defends Doncic. Find out more below!
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T.J. McConnell will be active as a helper off the bench as he can be expected to find his teammates for buckets at a reasonable rate, particularly relative to his prop. See who else we like tonight with our favorite Pacers vs. Celtics props.
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The NBA's Western Conference Finals get underway tonight and our NBA expert Jon Metler has you covered with Luka Doncic props and an SGP surrounding the Mavs superstar. Find out why he's taking Doncic Under points tonight below.
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With all eyes on Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves will need players like Naz Reid to step up vs. the Mavericks. Reid's points prop is lower than it probably should be and he highlights our favorite picks today.
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Find out why our NBA betting picks believe the pendulum has swung far too much in one direction in the Donte DiVincenzo odds when he and the Knicks visit the Pacers for Game 6 tonight.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prop Picks and Best Bets: Minnesota Sells Out With Season on the Line
The Minnesota Timberwolves are clinging to their postseason life ahead of Game 6 tonight at Target Center. With desperation starting to seep in, our Nuggets vs Timberwolves props expect the TWolves to sell out. Find out how and why below!
Cavs vs Celtics Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Blowout potential may make bettors weary about some player props, but our NBA picks have found an edge on Sam Hauser regardless of the game script.
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NBA player prop lines move more than you think over the course of a playoff series, case-and-point Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's points prop. Our NBA betting picks believe it's moved too much in one direction and that it's time to reverse course tonight.
Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Aaron Nesmith puts on his shooter's gloves tonight at Madison Square Garden as our NBA betting picks like the guard to hit double-digit points in addition to his job guarding Knicks PG Jalen Brunson.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
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The Thunder have done a fine job in limiting Luka Doncic's production, but it has come at a cost: Kyrie Irving has torched them. They need to shift gears, which can open lanes for Doncic in Game 4 tonight as he headlines our favorite NBA props.