Prop predictions for Rudy Gobert and Buddy Hield in their NBA games scheduled for Thursday, May 8th
NBA Props for This Evening: A Deep Dive into Key Players for Game 2
Grab your popcorn, basketball enthusiasts! Here's a lowdown on our three NBA player prop bets for tonight's Game 2 showdown between the Warriors and Timberwolves.
Draymond Green Over 10.5 Points
Warriors (GSW) vs Timberwolves (MIN), 8:30 PM ET
In Game 1, the Warriors managed to snatch victory, with Draymond Green proving instrumental, racking up 18 points. With Stephen Curry out indefinitely due to an injury, Green will undoubtedly be stepping up his game, giving us hope that he'll exceed the 10.5-point mark tonight.
Keep in mind that Minnesota might allow Green to score, focusing primarily on containing Jimmy Butler given his new role as the team's lead scorer. This situation could open up opportunities for Green to get unguarded triples.
Moreover, with the Warriors struggling offensively without Curry, there'll likely be more missed shots, creating additional rebound opportunities, further boosting Green's chances to score.
Pick: Draymond Green Over 10.5 Points (+105, Fanatics)
Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 Rebounds
Warriors (GSW) vs Timberwolves (MIN), 8:30 PM ET
On the other side of the court, Rudy Gobert will be looking to dominate. In Game 1, he managed to grab 11 rebounds in limited minutes. Gobert historically excels against the Warriors, registering 9 or more rebounds in 9 out of their last 13 games.
The Warriors struggled defensively against centers in the regular season, finishing 29th in rebounds allowed. Given Curry's absence, opposing teams might elect to attack the Warriors' interior, boosting Gobert's chances to collect double-digit rebounds once more.
Pick: Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 Rebounds (-130, BetMGM)
Buddy Hield Over 3.5 Made Threes
Warriors (GSW) vs Timberwolves (MIN), 8:30 PM ET
Love him or hate him, Buddy Hield will undoubtedly have an increased role in the Warriors' offense without Stephen Curry. Over the last two games, Hield has knocked down nine and five threes, showcasing his propensity for long-range shooting.
With more attempts from Hield expected in Curry's absence, making over 3.5 three-pointers tonight appears to be a viable goal. While Minnesota might key in on Hield, his proficiency in finding open looks and consistent shooting make him a formidable candidate to surpass this prop.
Pick: Buddy Hield Over 3.5 Three-Pointers Made (+110, BetMGM)
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For more extensive NBA player prop bet predictions, be sure to check official sportsbook lines and specialized NBA analytics closer to tip-off. Happy betting, folks!
- Given his impressive performance in Game 1 and the Warriors' offensive struggles without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green could potentially score more than 10.5 points tonight.
- With a strong history against the Warriors and the team's defensive struggles against centers, Rudy Gobert might exceed 10.5 rebounds in tonight's game.
