🏀 Jazz vs. Rockets Player Props Today: Best Bets for Durant & Markkanen (Feb. 23)
The Houston Rockets will look to bounce back today when they host the Utah Jazz. The Rockets gave up an 18-point fourth-quarter lead against the New York Knicks on Saturday, and now they face the young Jazz with Lauri Markkanen likely returning from an illness. Let’s explore the best bets available while keeping these storylines in mind.
My Jazz vs. Rockets player props today feature Kevin Durant and Markkanen as part of our NBA picks and best bets for Monday. The Rockets are a 13.5-point betting favorite over the Jazz, with tipoff from Toyota Center in Houston set for 9:30 p.m. ET (Peacock).
🏀 Best Jazz vs. Rockets player props: NBA picks for Feb. 23
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.
| Player | Prop bet | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant, F, Rockets | Over 25.5 points (-115) | 1.15u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Lauri Markkanen, F, Jazz | Under 4.5 rebounds (-112) | 1.12u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2.27 units | Max profit: 2 units
💰 Best Jazz vs. Rockets prop bet
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Kevin Durant Over 25.5 points (-115)
Durant has been a man on a mission since the All-Star break, trying to carry the underperforming Rockets. Houston trailed by 11 against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday and surrendered an 18-point lead on Saturday, but Durant scored 30-plus points in both games.
While the Rockets are a 13.5-point favorite today, they are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games - expect Durant to shine as his team underperforms once again. Durant's points prop is Over 25.5 (-115) at DraftKings, but I would also consider playing Over 26.5 points (-110 odds or greater).
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Lauri Markkanen Under 4.5 rebounds (-112)
What’s going on with Markkanen? The Jazz rested him before the All-Star break, and he missed their most recent game due to an illness.
He’s probable to return tonight, but I’m not confident in his outlook for this matchup. The Rockets rank No. 1 in the NBA in rebounding, averaging 59 per game, and Markkanen’s time off for rest and illness doesn’t inspire confidence that he’ll be especially aggressive on the glass today.
The best widely available odds are -112 at Caesars, though this bet is good up to -130.
💡 How I'm betting Jazz vs. Rockets
I manage my bankroll by defining one unit as 1% of the funds I’ve set aside solely for sports betting.
I’m staking 2.27 units on this game because I’m confident in these wagers directionally, though the numbers aren’t far from where I would price them. If larger edges were available, I would consider risking up to 2.5 units per play, but the current edges don’t justify a bigger investment.
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📺 How to watch Jazz vs. Rockets
- Date: Monday, Feb. 23
- Tipoff: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
- TV: Peacock
📈 My NBA picks: Win/loss record
All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since Feb. 10.
| Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21-2 | +0.25 units ✅ | 0.6% ✅ |
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