🏀 NBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Saturday, Feb. 21

The first Saturday slate after the All-Star break features six games, capped off by a showdown between the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks.

With tanking a big part of the current NBA conversation, it’s a nice treat to get a showdown between two of the better teams in the league. That’s why the Rockets-Knicks battle leads my NBA player props today.

🏀 Best NBA player props today: Feb. 21

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 3.44 units

💰 Best NBA player prop bet today

Corey Scott features more player props worth tailing in his Magic vs. Suns player props.

Tari Eason Under 19.5 points + rebounds (-119) at Knicks

Now that the Rockets are healthier in the frontcourt, Tari Eason hasn’t been as effective in his role. He’s failed to clear more than 15 total points and rebounds in his last three games, averaging eight points and 3.3 rebounds over that span.

In addition, the Knicks are a tough matchup for Eason. They rank fifth in rebounds allowed. They are also eighth in defending spot-ups, per Props Madness, which is where Eason earns 47% of his scoring production.

DraftKings stands alone with this line at 19.5, while all of our other best sports betting sites have dropped it to 18.5.

🔥 More NBA player prop picks

Jalen Brunson Over 3.5 rebounds (+142) vs. Rockets

This is a bet on Jalen Brunson’s recent form ahead of a marquee matchup on Saturday night. It’s just too tempting to pass on FanDuel’s +142 price tag, especially when the same ticket costs +123 at Caesars.

Since Feb. 1, Brunson has averaged 4.8 rebounds on 8.8 chances per game. He’s cleared this line in six of his eight matchups over that span. Last time out, Brunson had six rebounds on 12 chances against the Detroit Pistons.

I’m taking advantage of Brunson having fresh legs in a game that should be the most compelling of the night.

VJ Edgecombe Under 3.5 assists (+124) at Pelicans

More often than not, it feels like the market has inflated VJ Edgecombe’s player props. I guess that’s what happens when you score 34 points in a debut, ranking second all-time in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history.

Edgecombe hasn’t had quite the success as a passer, averaging four dimes per game this season. He’s failed to record more than three assists in five straight games, averaging 2.8 potential dimes over that span.

In 24 road games this year, Edgecombe is averaging 3.8 assists and has a 50% hit rate for this prop. I like the plus-money price on this Under, a line that’s available at both Caesars and FanDuel.

💡 How I'm betting NBA player props today

Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.

NBA in the spring is often called the silly season. With several teams actively trying to lose, it can be difficult to know who is playing or who is even trying on any given night.

That’s why I’d recommend starting any card with marquee matchups between teams fighting for playoff seeding. In this case, the Rockets and Knicks are motivated to win on Saturday for their postseason position. That’s why I have two player props from one game tonight.

You might be wondering why the silly season has started so early. Well, as the Utah Jazz demonstrated before the All-Star break, teams are extra motivated to lose this season due to a potential all-time draft class.

🚀 Best NBA parlay picks today

My NBA parlay picks focus on my favorite player props for Saturday’s slate. Since Tari Eason’s line is only available at DraftKings, I had to settle for some higher-vig values for Jalen Brunson and VJ Edgecombe. Either way, this is only worth a sprinkle at most.