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Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets: Jabari Smith over 1.5 three-pointers, Sleeper, 2:30 PM CT
Smith has done a good job of incorporating the three-point shooting into his offensive repertoire, and the results are there for everyone to see. Smith has drained multiple threes in six games in a row and nine of his last 10 contests, hitting three or more in the previous two appearances. Over that 10-game sample, Smith is making 40.5 percent of his threes while averaging 17.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.0 three-pointers per game. The fourth-year forward is having the best season of his career, and he should continue to look like an absolute menace from deep in this game against a Nets team that remains shaky on the defensive end despite their recent improvements.
Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings: Maxime Raynaud over 21.5 points + rebounds, PrizePicks, 2:30 PM CT
Raynaud is doing an admirable job of filling the void left by Domantas Sabonis, who remains sidelined due to a knee injury. The former Stanford star and 42nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Raynaud has five double-doubles over his last seven appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 16.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest. Furthermore, Raynaud is averaging 14.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a starter. Given that the Celtics' main issue right now is their frontcourt depth and the lack of a dominant presence at center, Raynaud could have a solid shot at clearing this line once again. He's done it in six of his last seven appearances.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Dominick Barlow over 13.5 points + rebounds + assists, Underdog, 2:30 PM CT
Barlow has started in all but three of his appearances this season, and the fourth-year veteran seems to have found his place in The Association after failing to have much success in his previous stops with the Spurs and Hawks. Barlow posted 17 P+R+A in his last appearance, a 139-136 win over the Grizzlies on Dec. 30, and he's reached the 13.5 P+R+A in six of his previous seven contests. He's been remarkably consistent as an offensive weapon, so Barlow should have a good shot to hover around this line due to the struggles the Mavericks have had all season long on the defensive end of the court, particularly due to their lack of depth in the frontcourt.
